Preparing for Standardized Testing the Right Way
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...
Testing Incentives
Below are a variety of treats and notes you can use to motivate your students do their best when they test.
Add this cute note to a pack of cookies to show your students how much you believe in them.
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
Motivational bookmarks are a great way to encourage your students and let them know how much you believe in them. #affiliate
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.
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
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...
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!
This is a great end of the week reward for testing all week. It goes great with the tag, "It's time to KISS testing goodbye! Great work! It's in the Mega Tag Bundle. #affiliate
What student doesn't like a cute message to motivate during testing week? This goes great with a bag of goldfish snacks.
This is a great tag to use at the beginning of your testing week with a bag of goldfish snacks. It's just the motivation your students will need.
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
This Starburst tag will remind your students that they have the knowledge within to do well on the test. Couple it with an mini pack of Starbursts and you will make their day.
These fun size miniature packs of Starburst candies go great with the tag “You are BURSTING with knowledge. DO YOUR BEST TODAY!!” #affiliate
"Put Your BEST FOOT FORWARD! You're GOING to do great" is a great tag to remind your students to do their best. It works great with the Fruit by the Foot candy.
If you don't like the other version of this tag, you can select this option. It also works great with the Fruit by the Foot Fruit snacks.
This box of Fruit by the Foot will go perfect with the tags: Put Your Best Foot Forward. You're Going to do Great! #affiliate
Pair this tag with Rice Krispies treats, and your kids will be so excited. It's a great way to encourage them.
If you purchase the tag, “A Little treat to make testing sweet! Good Luck,” you are going to need this box of mini squares. You get thirty-two squares for a great price. #affiliate
Kids love fruit snacks, so this tag will be perfect to give your students to motivate them on testing day.
This box of forty packs of fruit snacks is a great deal! It goes perfect with motivational tag: It's Time to Do Your Berry Best #affiliate
This Beary Best tag is a great way to encourage your students on testing day. It goes great with Teddy Graham snacks.
Teddy Graham Honey Graham Snacks are the perfect pair with the Beary Best tag. #affiliate
Testing Shirts
Testing shirts are great motivators for students. When they look at your shirt, they will be reminded to do their best and not worry.
This testing shirt comes in a variety of sizes and colors. It is currently on sale for fifty percent off, but I don't know if it will be when you buy it. :-)
An inevitable thing that at least one student will ask during testing is “what is the answer”? This shirt will remind them that you cannot give them any answers.
This shirt comes in fifteen different colors and six different sizes. You are sure to find one that you like.
Get this great testing t-shirt that has different motivational phrases for your students.
Choose from a variety of S'More style shirts for testing. A few of the phrases include the following: You are S'More than a Test Score, You Will Do Graham-tastic, Fired up on Test Day, etc.
This shirt comes in a whopping twenty-five colors. It has three different brands available. Reach out to the seller to find out.
These funny t-shirt designs are sure to be a hit with your students. The design will be made with DTG printing. Personalization box is only for design color information.
DETAILS↓ ✨Crewneck T-shirt ✨Short Sleeve ✨Unisex Fit (Bella Canva) ✨100% Cotton & Cotton/Poly Mix ✨Machine wash in cool water with gentle detergent. Dry on low heat tumble or air dry
Test Prep Articles & Other Resources
Below is a list of articles with helpful tips for preparing your students for testing.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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...
Testing Signs
Having a testing sign on your door is a great reminder to non-testers to walk quietly when they pass your door. It will also help them not to knock on your door.
SHHHH! Please Do Not Disturb. We are Testing is a colorful sign that is sure to get every student's attention.
This sign comes with twine string already strung. Use a Command hook, push pin, or nail to hang your sign where you'd like.
This is a cute sign that you can put outside your door when your students are standardized testing. You can personalize it with your name.