Building Stamina For Testing Season with Andrew Smith, Behavior Coach

Today Andrew and I are talking about something every teacher feels this time of year—how to help students build the stamina they need to stay focused, regulated, and confident during testing season. Because stamina isn’t just about working longer; it’s about helping the brain feel safe enough to stay engaged. In this episode, we’ll break down simple, low‑stress ways to stretch students’ cognitive endurance, strengthen their regulation skills, and create routines that make long testing blocks feel more doable. You’ll walk away with practical strategies you can use tomorrow—micro‑stamina sessions, reset rituals, pacing tools, and the tiny habits that make a big difference for overwhelmed brains. If you’re craving a calmer, more supported testing season—for you and your students—you’re in the right place.  Join now:  The Behavior Mastery Membership - A monthly coaching community for educators who want to respond to challenging student behavior with calm, clarity, and confidence.                 https://diane-bachman.mykajabi.com/mastery     Nurture your students’ emotional health and reduce stress by introducing gentle, reflective journaling practices.         GET YOUR STUDENT BEHAVIOR JOURNAL on AMAZON TODAY!                                             https://a.co/d/iFwFezb         You’ll get trauma-informed language swaps, quick-response scripts, what-to-do flowchart, print-and-go intervention cards, student regulation menu, and an impulse tracking chart….ALL for only $10!                    https://diane-bachman.mykajabi.com/impulsivity-toolkit If you found today’s episode valuable, subscribe and leave me a review in Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, IHeart, or wherever you’re listening. Your voice matters and will help others!   Is there a behavior topic you would like to hear or hear more of? We can chat through any of these ways….   Website: Behavior Strategies 4 Class    Book a FREE Strategy Call Today:  https://calendly.com/4behavior    Let’s Connect! - [email protected],    Join my Facebook Group! - Behavior Strategies 4 Class (193) Diane Bachman - YouTube (25) Diane Bachman | LinkedIn