Boosting Student Confidence: The Benefits of Using Test Prep Resources with Test-Like Questions
State testing season is coming, and using test prep resources with test-like questions can help students feel confident and ready. Familiarity with the format reduces anxiety, builds problem-solving skills, and improves focus.
The Good Egg Book Activity
I recently purchased The Good Egg by Jory John as part of a promotion at Barnes and Noble and I am so glad that I did! Just a few pages into the story I realized what a gem this book is! The Good Egg sends such a positive message about self-care! While written for kids, it […]
Show What You Know… Let It Go!
My school district is testing late this year, so we have just kicked off our big testing theme. Teachers at my school voted and the winner was… “Show What You Know… Let It Go!” I always try to do a testing bulletin board in the hallway. The past few years I have had my students create […]
TESTO Presto! Test Prep Reward Strategy
It’s that time of year again and aren’t we all trying to find ways to make test prep a little easier and less painful? A few years ago I started creating a class “TESTO” board. As I review class data, I pick out the areas that we still need to work on and review. I […]