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Another TAKS Test To Cringe Over
Well, here we go again, ONE down ONE to go for my son, ZERO down TWO to go for my daughter!
This time it is my son and daughter who are testing today. I pray that they do well. My son seemed to have a better attitude than my daughter today and I was happy to see that he was happy, but I had to perk her up just a bit before she got out of the car this morning. Just to make them feel relaxed and loved, last night I ordered their favorite meal, YES... PIZZA, I gave them a PEP TALK, I then gave each of them a MASSAGE and we PRAYED as momma was spoiling them. I wanted them to unwind as much as possible before today. I worry about them and I want so badly for them to do well on these tests the first time, so that they don't have to go back and have to worry about doing it for a 2nd time. Anyway, I will be spending my time today, every hour on the hour saying my affirmation in favor of my children. Not only did I pray for my children last night, but I prayed for "your" children as well. I want to see all of them press forward and succeed. We all know how I feel about the TAKS test. It's a pity that they let this test hold so much power. Anyway, have a grand-old day! And stay tuned for the outcome. ~AR 4 comments from 4 users
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posted by
FroySilva
on May 8, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Reading that reminds me of my days of TAAS testing: my mom didn't do any of that stuff at all. I'm not jealous, but you sure do treat your kids well. Graduation in 2 days! posted by
darlins64
on Apr 30, 2008 at 05:48 PM
Altha, I really enjoyed hearing your techniques for relaxing your kids.... especially the praying part! I feel somewhat inadequate as I gave my son 3 chocolate doughnuts and 2 red bulls yesterday morning!!! It is a shame that such emphasis is put on these tests. IMO they do not measure how much a child knows nor how well a teacher teaches..... but the government requires it!!! I hope your children did well! posted by
roberttx
on Apr 29, 2008 at 01:50 PM
I hope they really do well on their tests.
posted by
Rebecca
on Apr 29, 2008 at 01:01 PM
What good ideas on helping your children not be so nervous during this TAKS season! I wish I would have thought of those things when my son was freaking out about the TAKS. If they know that someone is praying for them while they are taking the test it can make them more confident.
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