Lindsey Raines, a participant in my workshop in Odessa, TX,  last week, shared a great idea for calming students during state testing. She recalled how her 9th grade Algebra teacher, Mindy Mayes, gave students “Warm Fuzzies” to keep on their desk during state testing. These “Warm Fuzzies” were those craft balls that you can find at most department stores and craft stores. Mindy simply told the students to hold the “Warm Fuzzies” in their hands while they were thinking or if they started to feel stressed. Lindsey, herself, is now a teacher in Odessa, TX.