Self-Care
What can I do the morning of the test to fuel my body and brain with energy so I can focus and do my best?
Eat breakfast
What skill can I use if I get stuck on a question?
Count to 10: Give your brain a small break and try again.
Fill in the blanks: Take your time and ____ rush.
"Don't," Keep a steady pace. Think of the test like a marathon not a sprint.
What if I run out of time?
I will pace myself and take my time.
What can I do so that my body and brain are rested and re-energized?
Get a good night sleep
What can I do before the test is handed out to calm down or rid myself of anxious feelings?
Talk it out: Talk out your thoughts, feelings, and worries about the test with a grown up that your trust.
Fill in the blank: Focus on _ _ _ words.
Key words: Highlight key words in the question or passage to help you focus on the main idea.
What if it's just too hard?
I will try my best.
What can I do if I start to look around the classroom and see what my classmates are doing?
Focus on ME - Its all about ME and MY test.
What can I do if worrying thoughts pop up during the test?
Deep breaths: Take a few deep breaths. In through your nose and out through your mouth. Imagine the worries leaving your body.
Fill in the blank: Review and ______ your work.
Check: Check your work for mistakes. Give each question thought and effort. If a question is challenging, make your best guess and move on.
I am not as smart as ______.
I am Me and I am capable.
What are some signs that my body might give me if I am anxious about the test? What should can I do?
Fidgeting, shaking, headache, stomachache, heart beating fast.
Listen to your body's & use your coping skills.
What can I do if I feel nervousness in my body (like fidgeting or shaking)?
Relax my muscles: Tighten my muscles and then relax them. Example - squeeze my fists like I'm squeezing a lemon and then drop the imaginary lemon
Fill in the blank: Read the _________.
Directions: Make sure to listen and read the direction so that you know what the test is asking of you and how to proceed.
What if I'm not ready?
I have prepared all school year. I got this!
What can I do to have a positive mindset?
Focus on the positive and what I can control. I can control how I take care of myself and how prepared I am.
I can NOT control what is on the test, where I sit, or the noises in the room.
What can I do if I have stinky or negative thoughts?
Use positive self-talk: Think positive thoughts and remind yourself that you are smart and capable. "I got this."
Fill in the blanks:
Take a deep ______.
Go with the _______.
Just do your _______.
Show what you _____.
Breath
Flow
Best
Know
I know I am going to fail.
I can do this. This is not a pass or fail test.