Upsetting natural routines may make children feel insecure. Plan ahead to avoid conflicts the morning of the test. The Morning of Test Day Get up early enough to avoid rushing. Be sure to have your child at school on time. Have your child eat a good breakfast but not a heavy one.
Research shows that students do better if they have breakfast before they take tests.
Have your child dress in something comfortable. Be positive about the test. Explain that doing your best is what counts. The important thing is to make your child comfortable and confident about the test. After the Test Talk to your child about his or her feelings about the test, making sure you acknowledge the effort such a task requires.