Calming Strategies
-I am capable!
-I am prepared!
What are positive thoughts?
Make sure to go to bed early so you feel rested and ready.
What is get a good night's sleep?
Pay close attention to what the teacher says before you start.
What is listen carefully to instructions?
Look at the review page and make sure to answer all flagged questions.
What I am to do to make sure I have answered all questions?
Everyone works at their own pace and comparing myself to others only adds stress.
What is why we do not compare ourself to others on tests?
First breathe in for 2 seconds, the hold your breath for 3 seconds, and then breath out for 4 seconds.
What is a quiet breathing strategy to help you relax?
Fuel your brain with good food so you can focus.
What is eat a healthy breakfast?
This builds your confidence and saves time for harder questions.
What is answer the easiest questions first?
Raise your hand and let your teacher know you are finished and have double checked your work.
What is what I do before I submit my test?
Cross out answers I know are wrong.
What is the process of elimination?
These are a part of life but you should not let them get the best of you. They are normal and actually help you to do your best.
What are nerves?
Tell yourself, "I will try my best!" and "I can do this!"
What is stay positive?
You should use the restroom and get a drink before testing starts.
What is because you are not to leave the class during testing times except if it is an emergency?
Read a book, rest, stay quiet and still so I do not disturb my classmates who are still testing.
What is what I can do after I submit my test?
Answer all questions to the best of my ability.
What is you should not leave any questions unanswered?
If your shoulders feel tight, gently roll them back and down. If your hands feel tense, wiggle your fingers.
What are ways to relax your muscles quietly during the test?
Stay hydrated by drinking water.
What is helps your brain function at its best?
Used to highlight important information.
What is the Highlighter tool?
Celebrate your effort.
What is be proud of yourself for trying your best?
Read the questions.
What is the first thing you should do before reading a passage?
Positive thoughts can boost your confidence and reduce test anxiety.
What is why we should have positive self-talk?
Eggs, yogurt, oatmeal, fruit, and proteins.
What are good brain-boosting breakfast foods?
Used to mark a test question to review at a later time.
What is the Flag button?
Whether you think you can or think you can't--you are right!
What is your mindset?
This allows you to enlarge the screen.
What is the Magnifier?