Comments for Specific Subjects
Your subjects will differ depending on what your school emphasizes. Keep
comments short, yet detailed and use as many templates as you need to explain
the child's experience with each specific subject. You can write:
He/She seems to really enjoy (specific subject) and is excelling in (specific
subject-related skill).
He/She seems distracted during (specific subject) as evidenced by (insert
supporting behavior).
He/She seems to like learning about (specific subject or topic) and has been
a pleasure to teach.
He/She appears to really like (specific subject) and could use some extra
help with (insert specific topic).
He/She is very enthusiastic when (subject) is brought up and consistently
participates during discussions.
He/She has come up with very creative answers during (subject) and I've
enjoyed teaching him/her.
He/She has been a joy to have in class and especially excels in (enter several
subjects if applicable).
He/She tends to get antsy during (subject) and may need a little extra help
understanding (specific subject-related topic).
He/She loves listening to (insert subject topic) and actively shares his/her
thoughts.
He/She has seems to enjoy (insert subject) and has a deep understanding of
the material.
He/She shows advanced abilities in (subject) and would benefit from (insert
recommendation).
Improvement Comments
Letting a parent or parents know what the child needs help with can accelerate
their ability to find appropriate solutions. Doing so early on can help the little one
improve upon necessary skills before heading to kindergarten. You can write:
It seems like (child's name) could use some help with (insert behavior or
subject matter).
I've noticed that (child's name) consistently struggles with (insert behavior
or subject matter) because he/she has been (give examples).
(Child's name) would benefit from some extra practice with (insert behavior
or topic).
More often than not, (child's name) appears to have difficulties with (insert
behavior or topic).
It would help (child's name) improve upon (skill or behavior) if it were
practiced a bit more at home.
I've noticed (child's name) seems to struggles with (behavior). We will
continue to work on this at school and it would be great if (child's name) could
practice these skills at home as well.
(Child's name) seems nearly ready for (insert skill) but still could use some
extra practice getting there.
(Child's name) could use a brush up on (skill or behavior).
There's been a few instances where I've seen (child's name) have a
challenging time with (skill).
Although (child's name) has made great progress with (skill or behavior),
he/she could still use some extra help understanding it a bit better.
Praise Comments
Praise comments can be really fun to write. Highlight what each child is doing well
by writing:
(Child's name) is excelling in (list subjects) and consistently participates in
class.
(Child's name) is eager to lend a helping hand and gets along with his/her
classmates.
(Child's name) works well with others and is liked amongst his/her peers.
He/She has been a joy to teach and always comes to class with a smile.
(Child's name) is incredibly creative and consistently impresses me with
his/her (skills).
(Child's name) consistently excels in (behaviors) and has been really fun to
teach.
(Child's name) is smart, creative, and consistently kind to his/her classmates.
(Child's name) learns quickly and demonstrates (skills) at an advanced level.
(Child's name) has picked up (skills) very quickly and shows an eagerness to
learn.
(Child's name) always participates in class and has great problem-solving
skills.
(Child's name) handles misunderstandings well and is great at
communicating.
(Child's name) does very well at identifying his/her feelings and
communicating them in a calm, mature way.
(Child's name) shows an interest in learning new topics and consistently
makes insightful observations.
Comments for Behavioral Issues
Although it can be tricky to write about behavioral issues on a report card, it is
important information for the child's caregiver to understand. You can say:
He/She seems to struggle with sharing toys and learning materials with
his/her peers.
He/She is working on raising his/her hand and has shown some
improvement.
I've noticed (child's name) seems to have a difficult time following
directions. This typically happens during (activity).
(Child's name) has had a challenging time keeping his/her hands to
him/herself. This happens (amount) times a day.
(Child's name) is struggling to complete projects in entirety. This is
something we will continue to work on in class.
(Child's name) tends to throw tantrums when (insert example). We are
actively working on emotional expression with him/her.
(Child's name) has shown some aggression towards a few classmates during
playtime. Examples of this include (insert examples). We are working on using
words instead of touch.
During one occasion, (child's name) grabbed a toy from another child. Since
then we have seen great improvement, but are still working on sharing.
Socializing Comments
Noting how each child interacts with their peers and adults can help paint a
thorough picture for the child's parent. You can write:
(Child's name) tends to keep to him/herself and often prefers to observe
his/her classmates.
(Child's name) loves to engage with his/her peers and plays well with others.
(Child's name) seems to struggle with connecting with his/her peers.
(Child's name) enjoys spending time with his/her peers and reports having a
good time with his/her friends.
(Child's name) shares well with friends and gets along with everyone in
class.
(Child's name) seems to have a hard time getting along with his/her peers.
(Child's name) has developed close friendships with several classmates and
prefers spending time with one or two friends at a time.
Group Play Observations
Group projects or play can reveal a lot about a child's ability to collaborate with
peers. On their report card you can note:
(Child's name) does well working with others and tends to take on a
leadership role.
(Child's name) seems to enjoy collaborating with others during group
projects.
He/She gets along well with others and is very interactive during group play
time.
He/She tends to keep to themselves during group play time.
He/She seems to prefer listening to others' ideas during group projects.
He/She is typically withdrawn during group projects and tends to prefer
playing one on one.
He/She listens to instructions well during group activities and follows
through with the assignment.
He/She collaborates well with others and is respectful when his/her peers
share their opinions.
He/She tends to struggle with group activities and usually prefers to spend
time playing alone.
He/She reports liking group activities and thrives in this environment.
Leadership Comments
Although not all children tend to take on leadership roles, it can be helpful for
parents to know which collaboration style their child tends to gravitate towards.
On their report card you can say:
(Child's name) tends to enjoy being in charge during group activities and
projects.
He/She shows great leadership skills, especially during (insert activity).
He/She tends to shy away from leadership roles and prefers to observe
his/her classmates.
He/She usually takes on leadership roles but also seems to enjoy
collaborating with others.
He/She actively participates in group activities and tends to take charge
when offered the opportunity to do so.
(Child's name) demonstrates impressive leadership skills and is consistently
respectful of other's opinions.
He/She has a take charge spirit and enjoys doing group activities.
Referral Comments
Because you spend so much time with each child, you may notice that a few may
benefit from a referral. These can be included on their report card, along with
some supporting examples. You can write:
(Child's name) seems to struggle with (specific) subject and would benefit
from having a tutor provide a little extra help.
(Child's name) is having a hard time reading and writing and may benefit
from an evaluation with a medical psychologist.
(Child's name) is struggling socially. Some examples of this include (give
examples). You may want to consider contacting a child psychologist or
therapist for an evaluation.
(Child's name) appears anxious throughout the day, especially during
(mention examples). You may want to take him/her to a child psychologist or
therapist for an evaluation so we can increase his/her comfort level. Let me
know if you'd like to discuss this further or have any questions and I'm happy
to help.
(Child's name) seems to have a mild reaction to (list food or beverage). It
would be a good idea to consult with his/her pediatrician to make sure there
isn't an allergy that we should know about.
Writing Useful Report Card Comments
Take your time writing each child's report card. Even though the task may feel
tedious, remember that you are providing incredibly helpful and insightful
information for the child and their family to build upon.
