Boulden Test 2

Study Skills - Test Preparation
Focus on the Test
Buddy Learns From His Mistakes
Anger Management
Five weekly lessons designed to teach
test taking skills. Gr: 3-5
Activities, Reproducible Story,
Poster and CD. Gr: K-2 I’m Not Bad, I’m Just Mad
ItÕ s time for standardized tests. All
thoughts are on how well your students
Learning from ones mistakes in
Workbook and CD. Gr: 1-6
will measure up to national and local
fundamental to good academic
Anger control problems are common in
expectations. TheyÕ ve been taught
performance in school. Kids will identify
children and can hamper academic and
what needed to be taught, but will they
with Buddy as he discovers how he can
social development. In IÕ m Not Bad, IÕ m
remember the information? Will they take
learn from his mistakes. At ﬁ rst he is
Just Mad kids learn skills for managing
the test seriously? Will they know how to
embarrassed to admit his mistakes or
anger. They learn how to express anger
best take the test?
admit that he doesnÕ t understand. He
in nondestructive ways, use problem-
feels that there is something wrong with
If youÕ re not sure, itÕ s time for FOCUS On
solving skills to head off anger, and
him when he fails or makes an error.
The Test.
cope with feelings of frustration.
As a result, he tells himself that he canÕ t
FOCUS On The Test is a ﬁ ve-lesson classroom or small-group
Anger is one of the most difﬁ cult
succeed. This attitude changes when the school counselor shows
program that packages effective test-taking strategies and relates them
emotions for children and adults. The
Buddy how mistakes can help him improve his knowledge and skills.
to the word FOCUS. Each lesson emphasizes one of the letters of the
skills offered in here can last into the
He learns to keep trying and ask for help if he needs it.
word and students learn:
teen years and beyond, and can help to ensure that a child reaches his
This convenient pack contains reproducible illustrated story with
or her full potential. This book is appropriate for kids between the ages
F is for FACE IT- FACE IT refers to having a positive attitude about
discussion questions, lesson plan, follow up activities, 11Ó x 17Ó
of six and twelve. #6065CD $24.95
tests and paying attention.
colored poster, reproducible 8-1/2Ó x 11Ó coloring poster, paper bag
O is for ORGANIZE IT - ORGANIZE your body in a testing position, puppet templates, parent guide and a CD of all reproducibles.
work at a medium pace, and organize the answer choices. #78X $19.95
C is for CONQUER IT - CONQUER negative feelings about taking
What to Do When Your
Animated DVD Video. Gr: K-2
tests and use brain power to beat the test! Temper Flares
The BuddyÊLe arnsÊF romÊH isÊM istakes
U is for UNDERSTAND IT - Read carefully so you UNDERSTAND
A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming
story comes alive in color, sound and
what you read. Hear the words in your mind. Underline key words and
Problems with Anger. Gr: 1-5
animation. Children will identify with
absolutes like all, never, etc.
Buddy as he learns the importance of
What to Do When Your Temper Flares
S is for SCAN IT - SCAN the entire test when you’re ﬁ nished. Check perseverance and the consequences
guides children and their parents through
for any Ò trouble with the bubbleÓ or skipped sections. of a poor attitude. The story is followed
the cognitive-behavioral techniques used
Modalities used to hold studentsÕ interest include posters, activities,
with a lively animated DragonÊBas ketballÊ
to treat problems with anger. Engaging
and worksheets. Students’ weekly entries reﬂ ect their comprehension
exercise and review questions to reinforce
examples, lively illustrations, and step-
of the concept presented and how they will incorporate it into their test-
the lessons presented. Kit includes:
by-step instructions teach children a set
taking procedures. #F0096M $14.95
12 minute video, activity book master,
of Ò anger dousingÓ methods aimed at
discussion guide, parent guide, game and
cooling angry thoughts and controlling
follow-up activities.
angry actions, resulting in calmer, more
#78XV-DVDKIT $19.95
effective kids. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource
Toby! The Terrific Test
for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward
change. #801341 $15.95
Taking Toucan
True or False? Tests Stink!
Activities, and Strategies. Gr: 2-4
Book and Resources. Gr: 2-6
Testing is the main measurement of a
To succeed in school, kids need to ask, Ò How
studentÕ s academic success. In order to
Dr. Playwell’s
can I be a better test-taker?Ó This book offers
motivate students to want to learn test-
proven strategies and practical advice, plus
Anger Control Games
taking skills, the programs presented need
plenty of humor and goofy cartoons. As kids
Set of 6 Games. Gr: K-4
to be motivating as well as educational.
smile and laugh their way through the pages,
In this unique anger control program,
The program teaches about different types
theyÕ ll discover tips and information that will
you get six colorful games for the price
of tests and gives strategies for preparing
help them survive and thrive in all kinds of
of one, all in a convenient and portable
for and taking tests. #TT016M $10.95
test situations.
package. The six games teach children
Topics include: how to overcome test anxiety,
such skills as recognizing what triggers
procrastination, and perfectionism; how to
their anger, learning self-control, self-
prepare for speciﬁ c types of tests (multiple choice, true-false, timed,
calming and much more. The program
How to Do Homework
take-home, standardized); how to handle cheaters; how to get extra
comes complete with cards and markers
help from tutors, mentors, and/or study groups; the pros and cons of
for each game. These games were
Without Throwing Up
guessing; how to feel better about tests in general; and much more.
invented by Dr. PlayWell (also known as
Book and Resources for Kids. Gr: 2-6 #420738 $8.95 Dr. Lawrence Shapiro), so you know that they are fun! For 2-4 players.
Trevor Romain knows how horrible
#349951 $39.95
homework can be, and kids will see this right
away as they page through this book, grin
Try Test Bingo Gr: K-3
at the cartoons, and smile at TrevorÕ s funny
insights. Meanwhile, theyÕ ll discover valuable
Bingo is a great learning tool. As students
Don’t Pop Your Balloon!
truths and pointers about homework:
search their cards, they are reading each
test-taking skill which reinforces their
Story and Activity Book. Gr: 2-6
Ò People who say homework is a waste of
time donÕ t know what they are talking about.Ó
learning.
This book explores the physical,
Ò The best way to get your homework done Includes 30 two color game boards,
emotional and relational causes,
without feeling sick every time you see it is to just do it.Ó directions for presentation, calling cards,
expressions and consequences of
and a reproducible bingo checklist to keep
anger. The reader is empowered to
Kids will also learn how to make a homework schedule, when to do the
track of which calling cards have been used.
choose from a host of healthy and
hardest homework (ﬁ rst!), the beneﬁ ts of doing homework, and more—
#TR917M $16.95
safe ways to express this familiar
serious suggestions delivered with wit and humor because laughter
emotion rather than letting it build up
makes learning fun. #420110 $8.95
and Ò popÓ in harmful ways. #178 $12.95
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