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Supporting your child's success on their academic journey can be overwhelming. Below are resources to help your child successfully participate in state-mandated testing.
Supporting your child's success on their academic journey can be overwhelming. Below are resources to help your child successfully participate in state-mandated testing.
Cover to Cover Parent Book Club
Cover to Cover Parent Book Club
You can find more information and previous recordings here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M1O9d_H7RYDDus1ZKdZ_Y228JmkMd2NnRJ36N1NWsJ0/view
Here are some tips to help exam day go smoothly:
Here are some tips to help exam day go smoothly:
Work out what you need to take with you on exam day and organize this the night before.
Go to the toilet before the exam starts.
If you feel yourself getting worried before your exam - spend some time focusing on your breathing.
When you sit down to do your exam, take time to slow your breathing and relax.
Read through the exam paper carefully. Underline key words and instructions.
Work out how long you have for each question or section.
Aim to have time to re-read answers through and to make any changes.
Work on the questions that you find easiest first. You don’t have to go in order.
Source: Kids Help Line
Relieve Stress Before a Test
Relieve Stress Before a Test
Physical activity is one of the best, scientifically proven methods to combat stress. Exercise directly reduces stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. At the same time, exercise stimulates the production of endorphins, which elevate your mood and are natural painkillers. In addition, when your physical health improves, you’ll be in a better position to handle stress effectively.
View this 15-minute stretching video to get started!
Increase Serotonin Levels!
Increase Serotonin Levels!
Get some sunlight every day! A way to increase your serotonin levels is to increase your exposure to sunlight. Anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes of sunlight per day will help to keep your serotonin levels in the healthy range.
Get some sunlight every day! A way to increase your serotonin levels is to increase your exposure to sunlight. Anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes of sunlight per day will help to keep your serotonin levels in the healthy range.
Remember to wear a hat and apply sunscreen if you’re going to be out in direct sunlight for longer than 15 minutes.
Get Enough Sleep
Get Enough Sleep
Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day. This helps to set your body’s internal clock and optimizes the quality of your sleep.
Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day. This helps to set your body’s internal clock and optimizes the quality of your sleep.
Avoid sleeping in, even on weekends. Aim to keep your sleep schedule as regular as possible. If you have a late night, try taking a short nap the following day, rather than sleeping in.
Avoid sleeping in, even on weekends. Aim to keep your sleep schedule as regular as possible. If you have a late night, try taking a short nap the following day, rather than sleeping in.
Keep your electronic devices out of your bedroom. The blue light emitted by your electronic devices (e.g. phone, tablet, computer, TV) is especially disruptive to sleep. - Daniel Wong
Keep your electronic devices out of your bedroom. The blue light emitted by your electronic devices (e.g. phone, tablet, computer, TV) is especially disruptive to sleep. - Daniel Wong
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