2011 CRCT Testing Snacks

CRCT Testing is here!  This is my child's 3rd standardized test this year.  WHEW!  The snack plan I used for the last 2 tests were a big hit so I am basically implementing the same plan.  Unlike the other standardize tests, students are NOT allowed to eat a snack during their testing break (I know, just another reason to love the CRCT).  My teacher asked if we could still have a snack everyday because the kids were looking forward to it and so I am doing a snack in my class - but I don't think it is necessary.  I asked parents to send in breakfast items which I listed below for the teacher to offer the students each morning - this I do recommend!!  Often times the children either didn't have time to eat breakfast, were too nervous before school to eat or they did eat and just enjoy the extra boost before testing.  I then am sending in my usual snack bags (see below).  And I'm sending in an afternoon tas a reward for the students.  To see the snack plans I used earlier in the year click here.  To see the CRCT snack plan I used last year click here.  

Breakfast Items - Highly Recommend
Granola Bars
Nutragrain Bars
Mini Bagels
Homemade Granola
Bananas
Clementines

*NOTHING with HFCS or food dyes

Snack Bags - These daily snack combinations are all individually bagged to make it easier for the teacher to distribute
Monday - Pretzel Rods, Carrot Sticks, Grapes
Tuesday - Wheat Thins, Apple Slices & Cheddar Cheese Squares
Wednesday -  Clementines & Pretzel Sticks
Thursday - Cheddar Crackers, Grapes and String Cheese
Friday - Pretzel sticks, Cheddar Cheese Squares Carrot Sticks

Daily Snack Treat
Monday - Cookies because each student is "One Smart Cookie"
Tuesday - Smarties since the kids are all "Smartie Pants"
Wednesday - Cookies because each student is "One Smart Cookie"
Thursday - NERDS  because nerds are cool!
Friday - Popcorn because that is what the teacher wants to give during the movie:)


I also purchased this plate at Spiritwares for around $13 to give our teacher as a gift.  They work so hard for this test and it's ALL in the students' hands.  It's a VERY stressful week.

O"FISH"AL Valentines

I had to make my son valentines for his class.  I've never made valentines for a boy before so I wanted to make something "boyish" and toddler appropriate.  So, I thought up these cute little valentines.  This idea stemmed from the testing snacks I did for ITBS and the eighteen25 blog.  You could use goldfish crackers OR Swedish fish candy.

Supplies:
Straws
Card Stock
Ribbon
Goldfish Crackers or Swedish Fish Candy (you may be able to find them already individually packaged)
Small Clear bags (I used lollipop bags)
Stapler
Hole Punch

Directions:

1. Print the wording onto colored card stock making sure to space out the words so you can draw a fish around them.  Mine read: You're a Catch!  Will you O"FISH"ALLY be my Valentine?
2. Draw or trace (from a template) a fish around the words.  Cut the fish out, add a face if you like and punch a hole in the mouth.
3. If you bought prepackaged crackers or candy great, then just punch a hole into the bag!  If not, put some candy or crackers into the small clear bags, fold and staple to secure shut - then punch a hole in the bag.
4. String the ribbon into a straw.  Tie a knot at the bottom of the straw to secure the ribbon.
5. Bend the top of the straw, string the ribbon at the top through a cardstock fish and then through a bag of crackers or candy and tie the ribbon to secure the cardstock fish and candy/crackers at the end.
6. Enjoy!