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We want to partner with your school to:

 

​  Strengthen Test Scores

​  Increase Academic Achievement

​  Enhance Motivational Climate at School

​  Complement Existing School Themes

Our school-wide character education program centers around a 45 minute assembly called The NED Show. NED is a loveable cartoon character whose name is an acronym for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best. Teachers love that NED is simple, relatable and kid-focused.

Never give up, Encourage others, Do your best

 

Three Intermediate Lessons on Testing Preparation and Reducing Stress.

LESSON PLANS

 

Every Lesson includes:

  • Identifies key vocabulary
  • Discussion starters and questions to check for understanding
  • Engaging writing prompts
  • Activities and at least one printable activity or resource

Intermediate Lessons, 3-6

3 book-based lessons,
Student Activities

23 pgs -  PDF

LESSON PLANS BY BOOK TITLE:

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VIDEO

NED's 10 Testing Tips Rap Video

In this video, 3 students and 2 NED performers drop knowledge on preparing for the big test.

 

Warning…This catchy rap will be stuck in your head for days!

Video Lesson

Includes writing prompts, discussion starters, activities and printables.

5 pgs -  PDF

 

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Rap Lyrics

Follow along with the song!

1 pg. PDF

Want to have the Mp3 for keeps? Right click the text and choose "Save As."

ACTIVITIES

INCENTIVES

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PARENT RESOURCE

Student Activity

Actively engage students in test preparation with this activity sheet. Students can color each tip and fill in specific ways they can prepare for the big day.

1 pg. - PDF

Parent Reminder (Customizable)

Provide this letter to parents as a reminder of their child's upcoming test day. The bottom half has testing tips for parents and includes tear-off encouragement cards they can give to their child.

Brain Breaks Wheel

Spin NED's wheel to choose a fun, refreshing, movement activity for your students.

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CLASSROOM

DECOR

Noodle Doodle

Rest your noodle and color a doodle. This is an excellent brain break activity for kids, especially around test prep time!

1 pg. PDF

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Testing Pencils and Erasers

Students will love these shiny silver #2 pencils with NED's encouraging message.

Classroom bundles (30 pencils & 30 erasers). $25 Special bundle price.

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Bulletin Board Kit - NED's 10 Testing Tips

Print onto colorful paper or have your students color in each tip for a collaborative, classroom display.

14 pgs - COLOR PDF

 

Schedule The NED Show