Testing Zen Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Testing Zen lesson, featuring objectives, vocabulary, a detailed instructional sequence, and differentiation strategies.
Testing Zen Slides
An expanded slide deck for students, now including slides on the "Fight or Flight" response, the Muscle Squeeze technique, and a comprehensive preparation checklist for the night before and morning of a test. All text has been updated to be large and highly readable.
Anxiety Antidote Activity Sheet
A student activity sheet for identifying physical anxiety symptoms, practicing the 'Thought Flip' from negative to positive self-talk, and selecting a preferred relaxation technique.
Zen Test Poster
A visually engaging classroom poster featuring tips for test preparation, in-the-moment strategies, and positive self-talk phrases to help students manage test anxiety.
Anxiety Antidote Answer Key
A teacher answer key and exemplar for the Anxiety Antidote Activity Sheet, providing suggested reframes for negative self-talk and guidance for leading the classroom discussion.
Testing Zen Slides Expanded
An expanded 13-slide deck for students, now including a "Spot the Critic" game, the "Mistakes as Maps" mindset shift, and an "After-Test Reset" strategy to help students decompress. All text is large and highly readable.
Zen Test Checklist
A student-facing 'Ready for Test Day' checklist focused on essential physical and mental preparation habits like 9 hours of sleep, eating breakfast, staying hydrated, and light review. Features improved space for student handwriting.
Testing Zen Teacher Guide
An updated teacher facilitation guide for the Testing Zen lesson, now incorporating the expanded slide deck content, the "Spot the Critic" game, the growth mindset concept of "Mistakes as Maps," and the student checklist.
