Report card comments for preschool and kindergarten

Young children's progress reports work best when they describe what a child can do and suggest playful ways to help at home. These original comments are grouped by area of development.

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Preschool reports usually describe skills rather than grades. Keep the wording warm and concrete, and avoid comparing children with each other.

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Language and communication

• [Name] is gaining confidence in language and communication. A real strength is that they listen closely at story time and answers questions about the story. Next, we would love them to use words to say what they need.
• [Name] has grown in language and communication this year. He talks in longer sentences to share ideas, which is a real strength. The priority for next year is to describe pictures in books using full sentences.
• [Name] has grown in language and communication this year. In particular, she uses new words in play and conversation. Next, she should take turns talking and listening with a friend.
• [Name] has made good progress in language and communication. It is pleasing to note that they join in with songs and rhymes. A useful next step is to take turns talking and listening with a friend.
• [Name] is gaining confidence in language and communication. He joins in with songs and rhymes. To move forward, he needs to use words to say what he needs.

Social and emotional growth

• [Name] is gaining confidence in social and emotional growth. Notably, they use words to solve small problems with friends. Next, they should join group activities with confidence.
• [Name] has grown in social and emotional growth this year. In particular, he makes friends easily. The priority for next year is to clean up after play without reminders.
• [Name] has grown in social and emotional growth this year. She shares toys and takes turns kindly. To move forward, she needs to name feelings and use calm-down strategies.
• [Name] has made good progress in social and emotional growth. It is pleasing to note that they follow classroom routines with confidence. In order to progress further, they should aim to join group activities with confidence.
• [Name] is gaining confidence in social and emotional growth. A real strength is that he makes friends easily. The next target is to name feelings and use calm-down strategies.

Motor skills

• [Name] has grown in motor skills this year. Notably, they run, jump and climb with control. A useful next step is to practice zipping a coat and putting on shoes.
• [Name] is gaining confidence in motor skills. It is pleasing to note that he cuts along a line with scissors. He will benefit from trying to practice hopping and balancing on one foot.
• [Name] is gaining confidence in motor skills. She builds tall towers with blocks, which is a real strength. To move forward, she needs to strengthen fingers with play dough and beads.
• [Name] has made good progress in motor skills. They hold a crayon or pencil with a good grip. Next, they should strengthen fingers with play dough and beads.
• [Name] has grown in motor skills this year. In particular, he holds a crayon or pencil with a good grip. The next target is to practice zipping a coat and putting on shoes.

Early literacy

• [Name] has grown in early literacy this year. We are delighted that they enjoy looking at books and turns pages carefully. Next, we would love them to point to words while an adult reads aloud.
• [Name] is gaining confidence in early literacy. He hears rhyming words, which is a real strength. A useful next step is to play rhyming and sound games at home.
• [Name] is gaining confidence in early literacy. She recognizes the letters in her name. Next, she should practice writing her first name.
• [Name] has made good progress in early literacy. Notably, they know many letter sounds. In order to progress further, they should aim to practice writing their first name.
• [Name] has grown in early literacy this year. In particular, he recognizes the letters in his name. The next target is to point to words while an adult reads aloud.

Early math

• [Name] has grown in early math this year. In particular, they recognize basic shapes. They will benefit from trying to recognize numbers to 10.
• [Name] is gaining confidence in early math. It is pleasing to note that he counts objects to 10 accurately. To move forward, he needs to count objects at home, such as spoons or toy cars.
• [Name] has grown in early math this year. She makes and continues simple patterns, which is a real strength. The next target is to compare groups using more and fewer.
• [Name] has made good progress in early math. Notably, they sort objects by color, shape and size. A useful next step is to count objects at home, such as spoons or toy cars.
• [Name] is gaining confidence in early math. He makes and continues simple patterns. Next, he should compare groups using more and fewer.

Creative arts and discovery

• [Name] is gaining confidence in creative arts and discovery. It has been lovely to see that they use paint and clay with imagination. The next target is to try new materials at the art table.
• [Name] has grown in creative arts and discovery this year. It is pleasing to note that he enjoys music and movement. To move forward, he needs to talk about the art he makes.
• [Name] has grown in creative arts and discovery this year. In particular, she invents stories during pretend play. Next, she should explore outdoors and notice changes in the seasons.
• [Name] has made good progress in creative arts and discovery. Notably, they ask curious questions about nature. A useful next step is to talk about the art they make.
• [Name] is gaining confidence in creative arts and discovery. He invents stories during pretend play, which is a real strength. He will benefit from trying to try new materials at the art table.

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Kindergarten report card comments

Kindergarten report cards often add early reading, writing and math skills to the areas above.

• [Name] approaches kindergarten with real confidence. In particular, they follow two-step directions. To move forward, they need to write a simple sentence about a picture.
• [Name] has shown a secure grasp of the key ideas in kindergarten. He counts to 100 by ones and tens, which is a real strength. He displays a positive attitude to school. The priority for next year is to retell a favorite story with the main events in order.
• [Name] is developing her skills in kindergarten. A real strength is that she reads simple sight words and short sentences. The next target is to practice writing lowercase letters.
• [Name] has achieved a very high standard in kindergarten. Notably, they write words by listening for the sounds. They have a positive attitude to learning. A useful next step is to count objects to 20 and write the numbers.
• [Name] is a capable and steady learner in kindergarten. He works and plays well with classmates. A useful next step is to practice sight words for a few minutes each day.
• [Name] has been working hard in kindergarten. It has been lovely to see that she writes her first and last name independently. She settles quickly to work and gets on well with others. Next, she should write a simple sentence about a picture.
• [Name] has made excellent progress in kindergarten this year. In particular, they add and subtract within 10 using objects. They will benefit from trying to practice sight words for a few minutes each day.
• [Name] has grown in confidence in kindergarten. We are delighted that he knows all letter names and sounds. He is a friendly and reliable member of the class. The next target is to count objects to 20 and write the numbers.
• [Name] is building her understanding in kindergarten. It is pleasing to note that she reads simple sight words and short sentences. Next, she should retell a favorite story with the main events in order.
• [Name] approaches kindergarten with real confidence. They write words by listening for the sounds, which is a real strength. They are a cheerful member of our class. Next, we would love them to practice writing lowercase letters.
• [Name] has a sound understanding of the kindergarten we have covered. It is pleasing to note that he follows two-step directions. In order to progress further, he should aim to write a simple sentence about a picture.
• [Name] has made steady progress in kindergarten this year. A real strength is that she knows all letter names and sounds. She settles quickly to work and gets on well with others. To move forward, she needs to retell a favorite story with the main events in order.

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