Helping children manage their anxiety and build confidence before a test is crucial, especially for elementary students who may find the process overwhelming.
One powerful tool that can make a big difference is the use of positive affirmations. These simple yet effective statements help students replace negative thoughts with encouraging messages, boosting their confidence and helping them stay calm during exams.
Introducing these affirmations into a child’s routine can create a positive mindset around testing, making it less stressful and more manageable. This printable resource available includes several pages designed to support students before a test.
It provides 10 easy-to-remember positive affirmations that children can repeat to themselves, along with a longer list of 25 additional affirmations to boost their confidence. The printable also includes handwriting exercises where students can write their favorite affirmations, helping them internalize the positive messages. These exercises allow children to choose the affirmations that resonate with them, reinforcing their belief in their abilities.
Using affirmations at key moments before and during a test can be highly beneficial. At home, parents can introduce these affirmations the night before an exam to help calm pre-test nerves. On the way to school, children can repeat affirmations to start their day with positivity, while in the classroom, they can use them silently as they wait for the test to begin.
During the test, if students feel stressed or unsure, they can pause and quietly repeat their favorite affirmation, helping them refocus and manage their emotions. This practice not only improves test performance but also encourages long-term positive thinking.
In addition to affirmations, other strategies can help students stay calm during testing. Sensory tools, like fidget stickers, offer tactile input and can be discreetly used during the test to release nervous energy. Brain breaks, such as brief stretches or breathing exercises, are also a helpful way to refresh focus and maintain calm. By combining positive affirmations with these calming techniques, students are better equipped to face tests with confidence, resilience, and a sense of control.
DOWNLOAD Printable Positive Test-Taking Affirmations
Check out these links below for more free positive affirmations printables:
- Affirmations Word Search
- Think Happy Thoughts – Emotions Free Printable
- 9 Ways Homeschoolers Can Share Positive Affirmations + FREEBIE
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