Take the Stress Out of Tests! 11 Ways to Manage Test Anxiety
Though no obituary has ever read, “Cause of Death: Flunking the SAT,” the stress of high-stakes testing can feel make a student feel like they are in a life or death situation. Without effective coping skills, test anxiety can negatively impact students’ physical, emotional, and mental health. For tips on helping students manage test anxiety, check out this week’s blog.
8 Tips to Create a Mentally Healthy Classroom
It’s common for teachers to have students with challenges that impact their learning such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression just to name a few. With so many different obstacles, what can teachers do to ensure their classroom supports the needs of all of their students? Our Specialists at Variations Psychology compiled 8 classroom strategies for teachers to use to support the mental health of every student. Check it out before you head back-to-school!