Hey hey!
So my son took his first ANet test back in the fall and I literally didn't even know it was happening until after it was over. Like, nobody told me? Or maybe they did and I missed the email. Either way, I felt terrible.
But ANet 2 is coming up in January, and this time I’m not going to be completely caught off guard. So I sat down and made a practice test.
What are ANet exams anyway?
If you’re new to Baltimore City Schools (or just as clueless as I was), ANet tests happen three times a year. They’re basically interim assessments that test reading and math to see where kids are and what they might need help with.
They’re timed. They’re kind of long. And if your kid isn’t used to sitting through that kind of test, it can be rough.
Here’s what I made:
An actual interactive practice test specifically for 2nd graders. It’s not just tips or worksheets, it’s a timed test that simulates what the real thing feels like.
Why? Because my son needs practice with the sitting-there-and-focusing part, not just the actual content. And I figured if I need this, probably other Baltimore parents do too.
It’s free. Use it, don’t use it, whatever helps your kid feel more prepared.
Quick December reminders & events for Baltimore families:
Winter Break: December 24 - January 4. Mark your calendars.
Parent-Teacher Conference Window: December 8 - 12
Free indoor things to do when it’s cold:
Baltimore Museum of Art - always free, plus drop-in art activities Sundays 2-5pm
Walters Art Museum - free, plus family programs on weekends
Enoch Pratt Library - 22 locations, storytimes and craft activities (Rosedale and Woodlawn have “Storyville” play spaces for little kids)
Miracle on 34th Street in Hampden - okay this one’s outside but it’s a Baltimore thing, the lights are up
That’s it for this month.
If you want practice tests for other grades (3rd, 4th, 5th), just reply to this email and let me know. If enough people ask, I’ll make them 😊
-Gift
Hello Charm City Kids
P.S. Got questions about Baltimore schools or neighborhoods? Just reply. I’m figuring this stuff out too, but I’m happy to share what I know.