The Test Prep Game Show

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What Others Say

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“My students loved this so much! They are still asking when we will play it again! So much fun and no prep on my part! LOVE!”
Faith C.
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“Text prep doesn’t always have to be boring. This activity allowed students to relax and understand that testing shouldn’t be stressful because when we stress we don’t do our best. Kids in my class enjoyed the game.”
Playing School
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“MY STUDENTS ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS. I am a counselor and used this for test prep before ACT Aspire. The teachers had been working on test prep with them and this was a fun way to review the week before and give them a break from working so hard. Even my super cool 5th graders were super engaged. I made it a competition between the classes to see who could get the most points in the allotted time and they were all over it.”
Natasha D.
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Test Taking Skills Game Show – Teach Stress Management and Test Prep Strategies

Looking for a fun, low-prep, interactive test taking skills lesson? This engaging, quiz-show style SEL activity makes preparing for tests exciting and meaningful. Students will not only learn practical test-taking tips and strategies to manage test anxiety, but they’ll also strengthen team building, executive functioning, and reflective thinking skills—all while having fun!

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Ways to Use This SEL Activity

• Use as a stand-alone classroom guidance lesson on test taking skills

• Perfect supplement to your social emotional learning activities

• Great for small group counseling sessions

• Distance learning ready with both Google Slides™ and PowerPoint versions

• Ideal for teletherapy, virtual counseling groups, and in-person lessons

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What’s Special About This Lesson

• Interactive Game Show Format – Keeps students engaged with role-play, drawing, imagination, and cooperative problem solving.

• Encourages Critical Thinking – Helps students apply strategies for managing stress and staying confident during tests.

• 100% Customizable – Edit questions and challenges to fit your students’ specific needs.

• Low-Prep & Ready-to-Use – Perfect for busy teachers and school counselors.

• Includes a Lesson Plan – Provides structure and step-by-step guidance.

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The Game Show Categories

• Act It Out – Teams role play the prompt.

• True or False – Decide if the statement is correct.

• Sketch It – Teams quickly draw their answers.

• Imagine If – Respond to creative problem-solving scenarios.

• Risk – Choose a mystery challenge revealed only after selecting.

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What You’ll Need

• In person: Best used with a Promethean White Board or projector (Google Slides™ or PowerPoint).

• Distance learning: All players need internet access—simply share your screen.

• Screen-free option: Use included printable task cards with the same prompts as the digital game.

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Built-In Flexibility

The Test Taking Skills Game Show usually takes 40–60 minutes to play. But not every day allows for a full game. That’s why this resource includes 6+ additional printable formats for shorter timeframes, tech-free days, or when quieter, more reflective activities are needed.

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ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Covered

• M 1: Belief in development of whole self, including mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being

• M 3: Sense of belonging in the school environment

• M 6: Positive attitude toward work and learning

• B-LS 2: Demonstrate creativity

• B-SS 2: Create positive and supportive relationships with peers

• B-SS 6: Use effective collaboration and cooperation skills

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✅ The Test Taking Skills Game Show is a powerful, flexible way to teach stress management, test preparation, and resilience skills—while keeping your students motivated and engaged.

 

Looking for other social emotional learning lessons in the quiz show style format?  Be sure to check out other guidance lessons here.  For a super deal, save 50% off with our 53 SEL lesson bundle!