Testing encouragement for students

Are you looking for some ideas to motivate your students on testing day? Here you will find links to some great motivational ideas for test day.

April showers not only bring May flowers they also signal that it is that time of year again...time for standardized testing. As testing time approaches follow these three simple steps to help you Keep Calm and Test On. Step 1: Pretesting Motivation Spend some time the week before the test investing students by explaining why they are taking these tests and why it is important for them to do their best. It can be helpful to have your administrator or an older student visit your class to help…

Do you have state testing coming up soon? This can be a stressful time for students, to say the least! I know my own fourth grader is a bundle of nerves. I made these labels to give the kids something to look forward to after testing is over. I found that the candy was a pretty good deal at the bulk section in my grocery store. You can print the labels below and tape/staple them to the bag or simply place them inside a plastic sandwich bag. Enjoy! Download the free labels here!

Here is a great way how to show students you believe in them on the day of a state assessment. This is a quick little pep and motivation!

Hey everyone! I wanted to share some testing notes I made to help motivate students for our state testing next week. With many of our schools years coming to an end, I know many of us are preparing our kids for this important time! Click on the file above to head to my TPT shop ... Read More about Candy Motivational Test Notes

Looking for ways to encourage your students before stare testing begins? Check out these 8 tips to get your students' heads in the game!

Do your students dread testing season? I like to look for fun & exciting ways to make testing time special and stress-free! Testing treats for students are a great way to get the kids prepared to conquer their testing time. It makes students feel so special and gives them an extra boost of encouragement! Head over to the Sprinkle Topped Teacher blog to see a few of my favorites testing treats to give students that are budget friendly! | school testing motivation | school testing snacks |

Directional vocabulary is an important, but often forgotten, part of preparing students for their high stakes test.

As much as I love the Spring Time, I hate the fact that it's also a reminder that state testing is right around the corner. Unfortunately, it's not something that we can really escape! If so, I think we'd all be on that train #canIgetanAmen... What we CAN do, is make sure that we're prepared for the BIG DAY

Prepare your students for state testing with these tips and ideas! Learn a variety of test taking strategies, ways to motivate your students before testing, and get some ideas on how to engage them during test prep!