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A Mind Set for Testing Issue
Issue No. 99 April 15, 2024
Testing Unit: Get in the Mindset
"Trust yourself; you know more than you think you do.” ~ Benjamin Spock
Is your student feeling a little nervous about the current CAASPP or end of the year STAR 360 testing? I'm excited to introduce a fantastic resource designed to help your student get into the perfect mindset for test-taking success. This was presented at our test prep parties and is available for all families at The Cottonwood School. This awesome slideshow is great for all ages, kindergarten through 12th grade, and beyond! It is packed with practical tips, mindfulness exercises, and confidence-boosting strategies; it's your ultimate companion for conquering exams with ease.
The slideshow is designed to empower your student with the tools they need to approach test-taking with calmness, focus, and positivity. Dive into the slides today and unlock the secrets to mastering your student's mindset for test success. This presentation will continue to be included in each SELF Talk for the month of April in the buttons at the bottom of each newsletter.
Mindset Lesson: Best Practices for Test Taking
“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” ~ Thomas Jefferson
This lesson includes an engaging slideshow, video, and tools that supports you and your student beyond the testing season. Click on the links that match your student's readiness for each lesson, beginning with the slideshow. You'll find a fun video, and few short, interactive, and independent activity ideas you can use to invite your student into building a calm, cool, confident attitude. Have fun connecting and learning how to have a Mind Set for Testing!
What Zone Am I In: Zones of Regulation
Getting in the Green Zone: A Slideshow for All Ages
Learning how to Relax on Purpose: Breathing Tools
Believing You Can: Short Inspirational Video
Mindset Mondays!
Even towards the end of the year, Mindset Mondays are growing! If your student(s) haven't joined yet, come see what it's all about! No sign-ups ups needed; just join at the time for your student(s) age group listed below! Each session is designed to be self-contained and doesn't require students to have attended before...which means your student(s) can join at any time. Mindset Mondays are on all Mondays that school is in session.
I look forward to seeing your students in class as we explore the Time is Now mindset back Live on Zoom, next week!
You will find the class times below. Classes are arranged by grade levels as follows:
Grades K-3: 10 AM with Kelly McIntosh Zoom link
Grades 4-6: 11 AM with Kelly McIntosh Zoom link
Grades 7-12: 1:15 PM with Kelly McIntosh Zoom link
The lessons are designed to be interactive group lessons; however, because we recognize the importance of students attending comfortably, each student may choose their level of participation in the lesson.
Big Life Journal & 7 Mindset Activities
These Big Life Journal printable activities, purchased by Cottonwood for your students, offer additional opportunities to extend learning as students focus on learning more about becoming aware of their emotions and continuing their exploration of being Mindset Marvels!
Active April Activity Calendar
Positive Self Talk Activity: Kind words
Mindset Marvel
The Cottonwood School is a 2024 Kindness Certified School! Please share with us any random act of kindness activity your family participates in to Make a Difference! Send your photos to us to celebrate all the kindness that is created!