Testing day treats

Do you have state testing coming up soon? This can be a stressful time for students, to say the least! I know my own fourth grader is a bundle of nerves. I made these labels to give the kids something to look forward to after testing is over. I found that the candy was a pretty good deal at the bulk section in my grocery store. You can print the labels below and tape/staple them to the bag or simply place them inside a plastic sandwich bag. Enjoy! Download the free labels here!

My friends are currently in the midst of our yearly state testing. Our 5th graders are testing this week and the 4th will test next week. ...

End-of-Grade test motivation

I have the best testing hack that is guaranteed to improve scores: Snacks! Check out the best testing treats for students!

After state testing is over, it’s time to celebrate with some fun activities for students! From scavenger hunts and science experiments to art projects and field trips, there are plenty of ways to keep your students engaged and entertained. Here are 25 ideas of what to do after state testing that will help you plan a day or week full of exciting activities for your students.

Use a donut and a witty saying to pump kids up for state testing.

Standardized state testing doesn't have to be stressful. This blog post contains teacher tips for stress-free testing. It also contains a free printable resource full of testing treats labels to use with your students. Encourage testing motivation with these tips, ideas, and free printables. Your students will love the testing treat labels. They are perfect to encourge testing motivation. Click below for more information.

The fifth grade class that serves as “book buddies” for the PCP’s first grade class spent the week in standardized tests. These kids have spent a great deal of time throughout the year helping and …

This week, the third graders in my school began their state testing, PSSA. It's the first year in the past eight years, that I haven't been a test administrator. I am not missing it at all! The thing I'm loving, though, is spoiling our 3rd grade buddy class and their teacher. If your school doesn't do this, consider it! It's so fun for everyone! Here are a few fun things that my students and are are doing this week for our sweet buddies. Day 1- With our first grade buddies, my kids wrote…