5 Tips for Children in Testing Season- BAHMM! You Got This!

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“At many times throughout their lives, children will feel the world has turned topsy-turvey. It’s not the ever-present smile that will help them feel secure. It’s knowing that love can hold many feelings, including sadness, and that they can count on the people they love to be with them until the world turns right side up again.” Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers)

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Breathe

A Sip of Juice

Hugs

Meditate

Mints

BAHMM!

Standardized testing season can bring up children’s fears, anxieties and insecurities…especially this year. After a fractured 2020 school year and an ever changing 2020–2021 school year, kids could use some extra support. Building resiliency is an important tool (please see article on resilience) but getting some quick test-taking tips may give children that extra bit of support they need. Check out the BAHMM strategy below.