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Testing day checklist (free printable for students)

A short list a child ticks the morning of a test: sleep, breakfast, pencils, water, a quiet book for when they finish. Edit the list, print it, and send it home the day before.

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Ready for Testing Day, page 1Ready for Testing DayNameDateReady for testing dayA good night's sleepBreakfast eatenSharp pencils in my bagWater bottle filledA quiet book for when I finishBathroom break before we startComfortable clothesA deep breath and a calm startIf I get stuck, I willFree at teach.peabody.kids

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About this sheet

On a test morning, a good night of sleep and a real breakfast matter more than any last-minute review. This checklist puts that in front of the child and the family. It lists eight things to be ready, each with a box to tick: sleep, breakfast, sharp pencils, water, a quiet book, a bathroom stop, comfortable clothes and a calm start. At the foot is a line for what the child will do if they get stuck, written in their own words. Send it home the day before so families can help, and edit the list for your school, such as what to bring and what to leave in the bag. Keep it friendly, never frightening.

Grades: 2 to 8. Best in: February, March, April, May.

How to use it

  1. Edit the eight items so they match what your school asks students to bring and do on testing days.
  2. Print a copy for each child and send it home the day before, with a short note inviting families to help.
  3. Have children tick the boxes at home or at their desks, and fill in the line about what to do if they get stuck.

Five ideas for class

  1. Send the checklist home two days ahead so families have time to plan an early bedtime and a good breakfast for the child.
  2. Add what to leave at home or in the bag, such as phones and snacks, so the rules are clear before the morning.
  3. Have children read the last line aloud to a partner, rehearsing what they will do if a question feels too hard.
  4. Keep the tone calm with a smiling note on top, since a worried family can pass on worry, and a relaxed one passes on ease.
  5. Pair the sheet with the strategies poster, and review both in a short circle the day before the test begins.

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Questions

Can I change the eight items?

Yes. Type your own list in the box, one item per line, and the checklist updates. Use the school's actual rules about snacks, devices and materials.

Who fills it in?

The child, ideally with a family member at home. The tick boxes are for the child, and the last line is their own plan for a hard moment.

Should I collect the finished sheets?

You can glance at them and hand them back. They are a readiness tool for the child, not a form you need to store or grade.

How do I save it as a PDF?

Choose Print, then pick “Save as PDF” as the printer. Only the sheet prints: the page around it is hidden. You can also save a sheet as a PNG image under the preview.

Can I print it in black and white?

Yes. Switch to Black and white beside the sheet: fills turn white and lines turn black, so it saves ink and photocopies cleanly.

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