Boost student confidence during testing season with these printable encouragement tags! Includes 6 easy ideas with candy and trinket pairings to make test days fun, low-prep, and stress-free for elementary classrooms.
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If there’s one hallmark of teaching 3rd grade… It’s testing season. Honestly, I read a statistic somewhere that said third graders sit for more testing hours than even high schoolers… and I can honestly attest to that.
Why…so…much…testing?
Anyway… here is Florida, third grade is a mandatory retention year.
Meaning?
If students don’t pass their end-of-year reading exam, they are retained.
And let me just say…teaching is already stressful… but that sort of pressure is a whole other level of stress.
Testing season = stress 😅 …but it doesn’t have to feel that way in your classroom.
So, to help take a little bit of the edge off the students around testing time, I made these simple testing encouragement tags to give my students a little boost (and honestly… it changes the whole vibe of the room 💛).
Each tag pairs with a small treat or non-food item, a low-prep way to build confidence!
And did I mention you can grab them for free? Details on how are at the end of the post!
“Don’t Stress… You’re going to Nerd Out!”
This cute tag is great to give at the beginning of your testing time.
Pair it with:
- Nerds Gummy Clusters for a fun little treat
- Fake Glasses for a Clark Kent testing change
- I love these Star Emoji stress balls!
“You are One Sharp Student!”
This simple tag is perfect for writing or math testing days, where the pencil can make or break the test!
Attach to a freshly sharpened pencil and ta-dah! You’ve got a great, easy, testing encouragement tag!
I love these pencils from Ticonderoga! The silver sparkle and black wood make them feel special for the test day!
Lucky Duck! Testing Encouragement Tag
Are your students obsessed with the mini ducks floating around? These encouragement tags pair perfectly with a mini plastic duck!
I love these glitter ones I found on Amazon!
Teacher tip! Use a glue dot to attach the duck to the card.
You are One Smart Cookie! Testing Tag
You’re ‘mint’ to Rock this Test! Mint Testing Tag
This is the OG! Back when I taught third grade the first time (how was that 10 years ago???) I made these simple “encourage-mint” testing tags.
Now, this simple tag has been updated! Add a pillow mint for a fun, simple treat right before testing.
You’re O-fish-ally Done! Goldfish Cracker Testing Tags
This simple tag is perfect for celebrating the end of testing season! Add some goldfish crackers!
Testing Encouragement Tags for Elementary School
These take just minutes to prep but make your students feel so seen and encouraged during a stressful time!
Grab these tags for FREE!
Grab the tags here and make testing week a little brighter for your students!
