Test Taking Strategy Parent and Student Workshop for 50 people

Test Taking Strategy Parent and Student Workshop for 50 peopleDURATION: 2 Hours Oh Sweets Natural Skin Care will provide the following instruction for Parent and Student Engagement for Test Taking Strategies paired with a hands on product creation for stress relief with key takeaways for students to feel empowered and prepared to master the standards and skills on their State Tests. For engagement parents and students will: Explore ways to reduce stress and encourage healthy habits through a wellness workshop

DURATION: 2 Hours

Oh Sweets Natural Skin Care will provide the following instruction for Parent and Student Engagement for Test-Taking Strategies paired with a hands on product creation for stress relief with key takeaways for students to feel empowered and prepared to master the standards and skills on their State Tests.

For engagement parents and students will:

Explore ways to reduce stress and encourage healthy habits through a wellness workshop with soap and bath salt creation using aromatherapy. We will focus on relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, or mindfulness to help manage test anxiety.

Incorporate Healthy Habits: Ensuring students get enough sleep, eats a healthy diet, and exercises regularly is vital. Physical health significantly impacts cognitive function and academic performance. The products that the parents and students create in this workshop promote healthy habits to get a good night’s sleep and relaxation in preparation for testing day.  

Effective test-taking strategies that parents can help their students implement:

Start with Organization: Encourage your child to organize study materials, notes, and textbooks well before the test. Help them create a study schedule leading up to the test date.

Understand Test Format: Familiarize your child with the format of the test they will be taking. Knowing the structure of the test can help them prepare better.

Practice, Practice, Practice: Practice tests are invaluable. Help your child find practice tests online or create your own based on past exams. Regular practice can help reduce test anxiety and improve performance.

Teach Time Management: Show your child how to manage their time effectively during the test. Encourage them to allocate time to each section based on its weightage and difficulty level.

Stress Reduction Techniques: Teach your child relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, or mindfulness to help manage test anxiety.

Encourage Healthy Habits: Ensure your child gets enough sleep, eats a healthy diet, and exercises regularly. Physical health significantly impacts cognitive function and academic performance.

Break Down Instructions: Teach your child to carefully read and understand all instructions before starting the test. Misunderstanding instructions can lead to costly mistakes.

Emphasize Confidence Building: Encourage your child to believe in their abilities. Positive self-talk can help boost confidence and performance.

Focus on Problem-Solving Strategies: Teach your child different problem-solving techniques for different types of questions they might encounter in the test.

Review and Reflect: After taking practice tests or studying, encourage your child to review their performance and identify areas where they need improvement. Reflection helps reinforce learning.

Provide Emotional Support: Be there for your child emotionally, offering encouragement and understanding. Tests can be stressful, and knowing they have your support can make a significant difference.

Encourage Breaks: Remind your child to take short breaks during study sessions and on the day of the test. Breaks help prevent burnout and maintain focus.

Stay Positive: Remind your child that a test is just one measure of their abilities and that they are more than their test scores. Encourage them to do their best without putting too much pressure on themselves.

By incorporating these strategies into your child's test preparation routine, you can help them feel more confident and perform better on their exams.

What's included with your workshop?

• Make a 4 oz Body Scrub or Bath Salt 
• Individual Wellness Gift Bags for Attendees (Bags include: Bathbombs, scoops, with #2 pencils.

Please call 901-286-2116 availability and times. This is for kids and an adult chaperone. 

This event will be for 2 hours of class time and 10 minutes to get settled with class instructions. Built into your booking we have reserved a complimentary *10 min grace period if needed.