SATs week begins next week and it can be a very stressful time for primary school children. If your child is sitting SATs next week, here’s a few things you can do to help your child feel confident and less stressed!
- Keep things relaxed at home – starting the day in a positive mind-set can be really helpful as well as coming home to a calm place after a busy day
- Eat right – we’re providing breakfast so they will be raring to go!
- Get a goodnight’s sleep – try and put your child to bed earlier than normal, so if they struggle to get to sleep because they’re worried they should get their usual amount of sleep
- Encourage your child that they have nothing to worry about – it’s okay to feel nervous, it’s completely normal!
- Exercise – it’s important that your child gets some exercise, go to the park, a walk or a bike ride
- Speak openly to your child and ask about their day/feelings towards the tests to settle any worries
- Provide constant praise/reassurance and help them with anything they feel unsure about
- Come in to speak with the Year 6 team to get some additional support
- Do something fun to take their mind off the tests even if it’s just going for a walk
- Set a fun goal/treat for the evening when all the tests are complete
Good luck to our Year 6 pupils!