Transcript Helping Your Child Overcome Test Anxiety

Taking the STRESS out
of the TEST
Jeanine C. Evans,
Professional School Counselor
Douglass K8 Optional School
March 27, 2014
Let’s Get Ready…
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April 29th – May 2nd TCAP (3rd -8th grades)
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May 6th – 9th SAT 10 (1st and 2nd grades)
What Can You
Do as a
Parent???
Starting TONIGHT
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Use math to solve everyday problems
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Mark test days on a calendar
Continue to build your child’s vocabulary
Read everyday
The Week of the Test
Prepare clothes each night
before school.
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Clothes and shoes worn on testing days
should be comfortable.
Have your child to dress in layers.
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If your child wears glasses, make sure
they have them on testing days.
The Week of the Test
Make sure that your child gets enough
sleep each night before the test.
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Prepare a pleasant, relaxing evening
everyday.
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Stick to your normal routine.
Make sure you handle any unresolved
issues involving your child after the test.
The Week of the Test
Make sure that your child gets up early enough
so that they will be at school ON TIME!!
School starts at 8:00 a.m. and testing begins
at 8:30 a.m. !!!
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Morning time should be calm and stress-free.
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If your child eats breakfast at home make
sure it’s a healthy breakfast!
Avoid heavy foods that may make them groggy
and high-sugar foods that may make them hyper.
The Week of the Test
Try your BEST NOT to remove your
child from school on test days for
appointments!
 Please have your child at school
EVERYDAY!
 Make up Days
The Week of the Test
If your child becomes
seriously ill, please allow
them to stay at home!
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Only give medications that your child
usually takes
Encourage your
child to do their
best!