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Preparing for Standardized Testing the Right Way

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Getting ready for state testing can be an anxious time for your students. Even though they've been taught the information, they often worry that they won't remember it and fail the test. Teachers play an integral role in how students approach standar...
 
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Test-Taking Superhero Test Prep Pencil Pouch comes with a pencil with a cape, an eraser, a wristband, a pouch, and a bookmark. The bookmark shows strategies for test-taking such as eating a good breakfast, getting to school on time, taking a deep bre...
Test-Taking Superhero Test Prep Pencil Pouch | Positive Promotions
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This article provides insightful tips that you can use to help your students prepare for standardized testing. By preparing your students in advance, they won't feel pressure or intimidation when these tests roll around.
Test Prep Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming
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Practicing procedures and tips for standardized testing all year long will make it a less daunting experience for your students when it rolls around. Check out the tips in this article.
Standardized Test Prep: 5 Easy Tips to Prepare for Testing Season
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Big Test Jitters by Julie Danneberg is part of the “Jitters” series of books. This book focuses on the stress and anxiety students might feel before a test. Each day leading up to the test, the students become more and more stressed. The teacher help...
Big Test Jitters (The Jitters Series)
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In this article, you are sure to find creative ways to motivate your students before testing. All of the ideas in this article are great, but my faves are #1 and #5!
How to Encourage Students before Testing - Sweet Tooth Teaching
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Reviewing the tips on this poster is a great idea before students begin testing. By following these strategies, they will be  closer to choosing the right answer. #affiliate
Test Taking Tips - NEW Classroom Motivational Poster
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Get your free resource from Jennifer Findley to prepare your students for testing. She has a free printable with cards of cute sayings to remind students what they need to do, when testing.
Test Taking Strategies (Free Resources!)
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Motivational bookmarks are a great way to encourage your students and let them know how much you believe in them. #affiliate
Iconikal Motivational Encouraging Inspirational Bookmarks, 100-Count
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If you want to create treat bags for your students leading up to testing, check out these pre-made tags. Placing these notes on your goodie bags are sure to be a hit with your students!
Testing Motivation Tags Candy Testing Gift Tags Smart Cookie Smartie Donut Stress Tags Testing State Assessment Teacher Downloads
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Some teachers prefer giving their students peppermints while testing. It's always a good idea to give them soft mints rather than hard ones to ensure it doesn't become a loud, chewy distraction or they accidentally swallow it (it happened at one of t...
Bobs Sweet Stripes (1.8 Pound) Soft Peppermint Candy, Individually Wrapped Mint Candy, The Perfect Christmas Candy.
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Add this cute note to a pack of cookies to show your students how much you believe in them.
Testing Day Cookie Printable Tags, Smart Cookie Good Luck Tag, Encouragement Digital Download, Printable Snack Tag, PTA, College Game Night
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Kids love treats and encouraging words! Pair this bag of cookie with the note “You are one smart cookie” and you'll have your students smiling ear to ear. #affiliate
CHIPS AHOY! Original Chocolate Chip Cookies, 20 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack)
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Students love eating smarties because they feel like the candy is making them smart…lol. It's a simple inexpensive way to give your students a treat before testing. #affiliate
LaetaFood Smarties Candy Rolls Original Flavors (1 Pound Bag)
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This is a great tag to pair with bubble gum. This set also offers other tags for smarties, bears, goldfish, etc.. You are sure to find a tag that suits you and your students.
Test Motivation Treat Tags | Testing Motivation Treat Tags | Set ONE
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Studies show that students who chew gum during testing often perform better than students who don't. If your school allows this option, consider passing gum out to your students right before testing. #affiliate
Dubble Bubble Cotton Candy Bubble Gum 4 Pieces Per Sleeve - 36 Count
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Goldfish are a great snack to give your students as an end of the day snack after testing. It can be paired with the tag “Testing is o’fish’ally over!” #affiliate
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box
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