Brainy News Blog


Very experienced Montessori Teachers needed

Brainy Academy is seeking very experienced certified Montessori teachers with 10 years of Montessori teaching experience or more. This is a flexible position that allows an experienced Montessori teacher to continue to teach full time while earning an additional income through consulting work. Primary responsibilities include helping train new Montessori teachers, creating curriculum, helping set […]

Read More » | June 11, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments: none

Regents Preparation in Sheepshead Bay for Earth Science and Living Environment

Regents Science Prep Classes: Living Environment and Earth Science Regents workshops are being conducted in our Sheepshead Bay location. Living Environment on June 2nd from 9 am to 4 pm. Covers the entire exam, taught by an experienced NYC high school science teacher specializing in this subject. Cost is $149, includes all materials and registration […]

Read More » | May 23, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments: none

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On the American system of education

On a recent family vacation to an exotic faraway land I traveled in a tour group with a world famous oncologist.  An attractive, youthful woman in her early 40’s, with a thriving career, three well behaved young girls and a loving husband she was to me a picture of accomplishment, a portrait of how much […]

Read More » | May 20, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments: none

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Should I prepare my child for NYC Gifted and Talented test now?

Its early April and Brooklyn is finally starting to wake up. I am glad to see the sun shining just a little brighter, the birds singing just a little louder and the children seem to be growing quite a bit faster. But its April and that means every few days I get a phone call […]

Read More » | April 3, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments: none

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Why we don’t use “smart boards” in our classrooms.

Often new parents come in before class starts and ask me to take a peek in on our classroom. When parents and I tiptoe into the doorway, quiet, so as not to interrupt eager learners arriving early to set up their favorite materials, many parents point out almost immediately a complete lack of any electronic […]

Read More » | January 26, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments: none

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BIG changes with placement for G&T test

In addition to  restructuring the G&T test in the fall of 2012 NY city board of ed has decided to also change the placement rules.  These are very big changes that will affect all applicants and will outdate certain test preparation strategies. Change 1 – composite score now matters.  Previously a child could answer 73 questions correctly […]

Read More » | October 12, 2012 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments: none

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Big changes for the Gifted and Talented Test

In an unprecedented move NYC board of ed has announced even an even bigger overhaul of the Gifted and Talented test administered to pre-kindergarden students than previously suspected.  Students who receive a grade of 97 or above on this test qualify for admission to the city’s 5 citywide gifted and talented schools (Anderson, NEST, TAG, […]

Read More » | October 9, 2012 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments: none

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Rosh Hashanah Program (September 17th and 18th)

What will you do with your school age child for Rosh Hashanah? Brainy Academy is announcing a full day program on September 17th and September 18th. Schedule is as follows: – 8 am to 9 am – Drop off, music and movement, board games – 9 am to 11 am – Science with Lego (explore […]

Read More » | September 8, 2012 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments: none

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Mad Science Program

The amazing mad science program will take place at Brainy Academy from August 27th to August 31st.  Most camps shut down for this week, so this is an amazing opportunity to finish your summer with an exciting week! In the morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm participate in the Crazy Chemworks session.  Combine elements to […]

Read More » | June 28, 2012 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments: none

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“The Homework Club” – convenient drop off care!

Starting September 10th Brainy Academy presents a new program called “The Homework Club” – convenient drop off care in the heart of Sheepshead Bay. Hours are Monday Through Friday from 2:30 pm to 8 pm on school days, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm, and 8 am to 8 pm on school […]

Read More » | June 27, 2012 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments: none



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