At the shocking news that students are being required to perform state testing this year, many educators are left shaking their heads over lawmakers' decisions to add more stress to an already overwhelming year.
If you are one of those educators trying to prepare students for testing, be sure to take care of emotional and physical wellbeing. Now more than ever, teachers and students are in need of self-care tips and techniques, so give these ideas a try:
Relax with brain music:
Gary Lamb's 60 Beats Per Minute Relaxation Music
Cosmic Kids Spring & Easter Yoga
Stress Management Tips for Teens & Kids
Educator Helper Activities, Tips & Techniques
Take time to take care of emotional and physical health during testing! Then, conduct a letter writing campaign and invite your state lawmakers to visit your classroom to chat with educators and students about the effects of testing in an over-stressed pandemic society.
Use testing tips and techniques to help you and students de-stress during difficult times!
Beth, Educator Helper
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