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It's almost inevitable that testing will cause stress for many students. But you can alleviate some of that anxiety and prepare students to do their best. You can also help them look forward to being rewarded for work well-done. Positive Promotions has just what you need!
Positive Promotions’ catalog features a variety of fun incentives and educational tools that can make getting ready for test taking easier for students as well as for teachers. We invite you to use the ideas below and our unique products to make this year’s testing successful for all of those involved. |
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Take A Breather |
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Relaxation is key when it comes to doing well on tests. Invite stress-reduction experts (yoga instructors, aromatherapists, etc.) to visit your school the week before testing begins. Have them practice deep-breathing exercises or any other appropriate methods of stress relief with students. If it’s not possible to have people come into the school, simply have teachers instruct children in ways to stay calm. Have teachers hand out “Don’t Sweat The Test…Just Do Your Best” Heat-Sensitive Pencils or “Relax and Do Your Best On The Test” Bookmarks to remind students to relax. |
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Bring In The Reinforcements |
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Some messages bear repeating; ones that can improve test scores definitely do. At least a month in advance, hold a special luncheon for teachers to discuss test-preparation strategies. Distribute “Believe, Achieve, And Succeed At Test Time” DVD Classroom Packs, which include a DVD, 25 Educational Activities Books, and 25 Pencils. Pack also includes an Instruction Sheet just for teachers and class leaders. Teachers can present pencils to students to do the activities and then use the DVD interactively with the book. The DVD can also be used alone as a refresher course. |
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Put It In Writing
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Children are often more apt to listen to their peers than to adults. Therefore, create your own group of student motivational speakers. Two weeks before test-taking time, have interested students write and submit a short essay about why it’s important for them to do their best on tests. Hang “Do Your Best On Your Test!” Banners throughout your school. Set a deadline for entries and give a “Be A S.M.A.R.T. Cookie!” Cookie Pack to each student who turns in an essay. Select a winner for each day testing takes place. Have the winning essay writers read their entries on the morning announcements. |
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Extra Activity |
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Exercise is one of the healthiest ways to relieve stress. Take advantage of this fact by allowing students time to play sports inside or outside on test days. Coordinate activity schedules for classrooms that are taking tests to make sure that students are allotted at least 30 minutes of exercise. Provide teachers with “Score Your Best On The Test” Key Tags and “Score Your Best On The Test” Mini Basketballs to give to students. |
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On The Right Path |
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Get students excited about test taking by holding a parade! Ask each classroom to come up with its own test-taking tip or motivational phrase to put on a banner or sign. Provide teachers with enough “Learn It, Know It, Show It” Highlighters for every student to use when creating signage for the event. Before testing begins, have the children march through the halls with their creations and then into a gymnasium or auditorium that’s decorated with “Do Your Best On Your Test!” Test-Taking Balloons. At the end of the parade, give a short inspirational speech before teachers and students return to their classrooms. |
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Meaningful Meal |
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Involve non-teaching staff in helping students gain confidence during test time. The week before testing begins, give cafeteria workers “Do Your Best On The ______ ” Water Bottles. ( It allows for an imprint of a specific test!). On a designated day, as students go through the lunch line, have cafeteria workers ask them if they’ll be taking the test next week. Each student who responds “yes” gets a water bottle on his or her tray. |
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Plenty Of Rest |
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A good night’s sleep is essential when it comes to doing well on a test. Have fun emphasizing this prior to test-taking week by having Pajama Day. Let students wear their pajamas to school and encourage teachers and staff to do so as well. On the morning announcements, stress the importance of getting at least six hours of sleep each night and eating a healthy breakfast. Tell students that if they wore pajamas they can stop by your office to receive a “Do Your Best On The ______” Dog Tag . ( It allows for an imprint of a specific test!) or a “Learn It, Know It, Show It” Temporary Tattoo. |
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Positive Promotions specializes in promotional items for school promotions and educational aids,health and wellness programs, safety awareness, staff recognition and appreciation gifts. Positive Promotions offers thousands of imprintable products and awareness tools that are ready to be imprinted with your company’s logo, slogan or your customized designed.
We offer high-quality, yet affordable promotional duffle bags, tote bags and lunch bags; T-shirts, caps and sweatshirts; key chains, flashlights and automotive items; lapel pins, I.D. badges, staff awards and desktop and office items. Our promotional goods and products are perfect for any and all corporate events, fundraisers, dinners and luncheons. Our promotional gifts make great giveaways and incentives at events during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Red Ribbon Week, Customer Service Week, and countless more. Positive Promotions is your one-stop source for special events, education and awareness tools.
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