Thursday, April 10, 2014

Positive Thinking Thursday - Fun Dress for the Week Before Testing!

I have a VERY positive thought for today to link up over at Mrs. Laffin's Laughings Positive Thinking Thursday!


My positive thought is about...standardized testing!  Wait, what?  Yes it's true!  While searching around on the internet for ways to motivate my students and lessen the stress of testing, I came across the Connections Academy Blog.  They have this amazing, super creative idea for a fun dress code that ALSO reinforces testing tips for every day of the week before your school's tests.  For example, "Wear pajamas on Monday" reinforces the testing tip of getting a good night's rest the day before any test. 

I didn't want to break any copyright laws by posting all of the days of the week right here, but if you click the picture below it will take you right over to their page.  


I found this idea last night, got approval from my Dean of Instruction (in fact, he wants to share it with all the other testing grades in my school), and typed up a quick flyer this morning.  And just like that, my positive thought for today is that next week I know my kids will be excited about the idea of "testing" because it now involves a really fun week's worth of clothing!  Yay!  

I am still on the lookout for other fun ways to motivate my class next week, so let me know if you have any other ideas you use with your class.  Can't wait to see more positive thoughts over at the linky!




8 comments:

  1. That is cute! I will have to go check it out!

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    1. My Dean announced Pajama Monday on the announcements this morning, and my kids were thrilled! Now they are looking forward to next week instead of dreading the stress of the upcoming tests :)

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  2. Awwww...what a fun idea! I know that your students will love wearing their PJ's to school. Good luck on your testing!

    Thanks for linking up and for sharing this fun idea!
    Jennifer
    Mrs. Laffin's Laughings

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    1. Thank you for the good luck wishes! My brain is overcrowded with wondering how they'll do and if I'm doing everything I can these last couple weeks. It'll be a big sigh of relief when it's over!

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  3. That sounds like fun! Too bad they would totally take advantage of it in Middle School... :( I'm always on the hunt for some motivational ideas so maybe we can modify it....

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    1. I definitely admire you for teaching middle school haha! You are a special kind of person. :)

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  4. What a fun idea and I'm sure the kids will remember those strategies!!
    Rachel
    A Tall Drink of Water

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  5. That's what we're hoping! Looking forward to wearing my comfy PJ's tomorrow :)

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