140 Preschool Report Card Comments | PreSchool Teacher Comment Bank

Richa

Apr 06, 2023 - 19 Min read

In this article you’ll find plenty of preschool report card comments on various abilities that kids demonstrate in this age group. 3-5yr olds are developing a variety of skills and most common of those are covered within this article.

Using these preschool report card comment examples, you’ll be able to write precise and motivating preschool report card comments for your preschool children.

20 Preschool Report Card Comments for Learning skills

Here are 20 comments for preschool children on their learning skills. Make use of these positive comments for both outstanding as well as average students to write on their preschool report card.

10 Preschool Report Card Positive Comments on Learning skills

{student name} is showing great progress in language development and is able to develop the context when {he/she} shares something with the class. {He/She} is a quick learner.
{student name} has made significant improvements in cognitive skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. {His/Her} learning abilities are remarkable.
{student name} demonstrates a strong ability to focus and pay attention during class activities and learns things faster than most children. {He/She} is a bright student.
{student name} shows great curiosity and is always eager to explore and learn. {He/She} participates in almost all activities and performs really well.
{student name} has a great memory and is able to retain information well. {He/She} is a talented child.
{student name} is becoming more confident in {his/her} ability to work independently and complete tasks on {his/her} own. Great work!
{student name} is developing strong creative skills and is producing imaginative and colourful artwork. Keep it up!
{student name} is showing improvement in maths and number sense, and is making strides in basic counting and recognizing shapes. Keep up the good work.
{student name} is becoming more confident in early literacy skills such as letter recognition and phonemic awareness. {He/She} has been a good kid and I’ll miss {him/her} next year.
{student name} is a fast learner and is almost always among the first few children to finish their class work. Great work!

10 Preschool Report Card Needs Improvement Comments on Learning skills

{student name} can learn what is taught in class if {he/she} puts {his/her} mind to it. On various occasions they have displayed such capacity, but {he/she} needs to be more consistent in their efforts.
{student name} struggles to follow directions independently but follows them well within groups. Parent’s support might add to the confidence level {he/she} needs to act independently.
{student name} needs more practice in recognizing and writing letters and numbers. {He/She} recognises almost 70% of the letters and numbers {he/she} studies in class. With more practice, {he/she} will perform very well.
{student name} requires assistance with basic counting and memorising, with some more practice, {he/she} can do so much better.
{student name} needs to work on fine motor skills such as cutting, colouring, and writing. {He/She} has a shaky hand and it generally goes away with practice.
{student name} struggles to concentrate during group activities and tasks. Communicating with parents will help us understand {him/her} better to help them engage better in class.
{student name} needs more support with social skills such as sharing and taking turns. Practising at home will help develop this habit.
{student name} engages in activities that {he/she} likes, but doesn’t try out new games. Trying new things is healthy for {his/her} development. With your support, {he/she} should be able to explore more.
{student name} finds it difficult to pronounce words and spell them out. Some practise at home will help {him/her} learn faster.
{student name} needs more encouragement to participate in class activities and engage with peers. Playing with children in {his/her} age group may help {him/her} open up.

20 Preschool Report Card Comments for Behaviour

You can find some very balanced comments on behaviour of preschool children to put on their report card. These include both positive and needs improvement in behaviour comments.

10 Preschool Report Card Positive Comments on Behavior

{student name} demonstrates kindness and empathy towards peers and teachers.
{student name} consistently follows classroom rules and routines and sets a very good example for others.
{student name} shows respect towards materials and equipment in the classroom. {He/She} puts them back in place after using them every time. {He/She} is very organised and considerate.
{student name} displays enthusiasm for learning and trying new things. {He/She} joins every activity and quickly learns the rules.
{student name} exhibits responsibility by taking care of personal belongings and belongings of peers. {He/She} is a keeper.
{student name} works cooperatively with peers during group activities like ring time and building clay models.
{student name} shows initiative by taking on tasks independently and works sincerely on every task assigned to {him/her}
{student name} demonstrates good manners, respects teachers and peers and uses polite language.
{student name} displays a positive attitude towards school and learning. {He/She} brings a lot of energy to the room and is always ready to begin a new day.
{student name} shows appreciation for the efforts of others and gives compliments wherever {he/she} can.

10 Preschool Report Card Needs Improvement Comment on Behavior

{student name} struggles to follow classroom rules and routines, but is a well-behaved child. A conference with parents may help us guide {him/her} better.
{student name} needs reminders to treat classmates and teachers with kindness and respect. Parent’s involvement may be useful in helping {him/her} engage better with peers.
{student name} has difficulty sharing and taking turns with peers. {He/She} may use a little practice sharing things at home with siblings and friends to develop this habit.
{student name} requires more encouragement to involve peers in the activities {he/she} engages in. Meeting {his/her} peers outside the classroom setting may prove beneficial.
{student name} needs more practice with listening and following directions. {He/She} is more of a free spirit, but some coordination may help {him/her} connect better with peers.
{student name} sometimes exhibits disruptive behavior during class and we would be able to understand and support {him/her} better after communicating with parents.
{student name} requires reminders to use polite language and good manners. Practising the same at home with friends, siblings and family should be very helpful.
{student name} may need more support and confidence to share with class during circle time. Doing similar activities in a more friendly environment like home may be very fruitful.
{student name} often interacts rudely with peers {he/she} isn’t friends with. We will be able to make {him/her} more comfortable with all her peers with some support from parents.
{student name} doesn’t like to engage in group activities and often plays alone. Being a single child, {he/she} may find it beneficial to play with family friends more often to build a habit of doing things together.

Below are 10 positive and 10 needs improvement comments for the preschool report card that you can use to write a balanced report on social skills of the children of your class.

{student name} is developing strong social-emotional skills and is becoming more adept at recognizing and managing emotions in themselves and others.
{student name} builds positive relationships with peers and teachers and is therefore a lot of fun to be with. {He/She} is a very energetic child.
{student name} demonstrates empathy and understanding towards others' feelings. {He/She} listens patiently to {his/her} peers and supports them where needed.
{student name} shares toys and materials willingly with classmates. Has a healthy habit of borrowing and returning things in good shape.
{student name} communicates needs and wants effectively with peers and teachers. {He/She} is often able to convince {his/her} peers to follow {him/her}.
{student name} participates in group activities and shows willingness to collaborate. {He/She} often leads the activities.
{student name} respects personal boundaries and demonstrates good social manners.
{student name} participates in every activity almost everyday. {He/She} is energetic and keeps the atmosphere lively in the class. {He/She} is a pleasure to have in the room.
{student name} is curious and interested in learning about different cultures from {his/her} peers and adapts well in new social situations and environments.
{student name} shows appreciation when peers and teachers help {him/her} do difficult tasks such as perfecting a clay model.

10 Preschool Report Card Needs Improvement Comments on Behavior

{student name} struggles to make friends and build relationships with peers. Social interaction with children {his/her} age in a family setting is a good way to support the child.
{student name} should be more comfortable in sharing {his/her} toys with other children. Sharing {his/her} stuff with others at home might help develop the habit.
{student name} requires more support in understanding and respecting personal boundaries. Having {him/her} practise the same at home would help establish the habit.
{student name} may exhibit aggressive behavior towards peers when {he/she} is not listened to. Often likes to do things {his/her} own way. An opportunity to talk to the parents may help figure out good ways to help {him/her} bond with classmates.
{student name} struggles to communicate needs and wants effectively with others and therefore, often plays alone. Having friends over at home to play with might help develop better collaboration skills.
{student name} has difficulty understanding social cues and may misinterpret others' intentions thereby, getting into arguments with peers. Learning to adjust with other children is a necessary skill and {he/she} can practise this at home with the help of parents.
{student name} needs to develop more patience while interacting with others in the class. {He/She} easily gets frustrated, often not being able to finish the group tasks. Parents’ involvement will be appreciated and will prove fruitful for the child.
{student name} is timid and finds it a little difficult to adapt to new circumstances such as playing with a group of children {he/she} has never met before. Meeting new friends and family members may help make this easy for {him/her}.
{student name} frequently fails to use respectful language towards others in the class and needs reminders to follow through. Some guidance and support at home might prove beneficial for {his/her} growth and development.
{student name} may need more help in understanding and respecting cultural differences as {he/she} finds {himself/herself} in a multicultural environment at school. Learning about differences will make {him/her} more accepting of various cultures.

20 Preschool Report Card Comments for Group Interaction Skills

Use the below comments to write about the group interaction skills of average to outstanding students. All comments are well balanced to share the capabilities of the children while keeping it positive and motivating.

10 Preschool Report Card Positive Comments on Group Interaction Skills

{student name} actively engages in group activities and discussions and enjoys the process very much. {He/She} is a catalyst for the class.
{student name} shows respect towards peers and their ideas and responds by adding {his/her} points to the existing ideas. Often brings new ideas to the table to bond with others.
{student name} collaborates well with others to complete group tasks. {He/She} participates actively in class.
{student name} exchanges ideas with group members during group discussions and waits enthusiastically for {his/her} turn to speak.
{student name} demonstrates good listening skills when others are speaking, appreciates and encourages {his/her} friends who struggle to participate and share with the group. {He/She} is a mature child. It is a pleasure to have {him/her} in my class.
{student name} offers help and support to peers when needed. {He/She} is very kind hearted.
{student name} uses problem-solving and critical thinking skills to find solutions in group tasks. {His/her} group is always among the top 5 to finish the task. Keep up the good work.
{student name} shows enthusiasm for working in groups and values others' contributions. {He/She} is a very considerate other’s emotions.
{student name} understands the importance of teamwork and cooperation. {He/She} is quick to select team mates in the group once a group task is assigned. {He/She} is a bright child.
{student name} celebrates group achievements and gives compliments to peers and shows genuine interest and happiness in the achievement of others.

10 Preschool Report Card Needs Improvement Comments on Group Interaction Skills

{student name} requires more encouragement to participate in group activities. {He/She} will gain more confidence by playing or doing activities with parents or friends at home.
{student name} struggles to take turns during group activities and often misses {his/her} turn leading to lower levels of participation and practise.
{student name} needs reminders to join and interact with group members during show and tell sessions.
{student name} has difficulty listening to others during group discussions. {He/She} shares their ideas during their turn, but does not acknowledge similar other ideas shared before.
{student name} needs practice using kind and respectful language when interacting with peers. Developing this habit will lead to a healthy social life for the child.
{student name} has trouble making meaningful contributions in group discussions and show and tell activity. Helping {him/her} recite small stories may help {him/her} develop story-telling skills.
{student name} needs encouragement to include all classmates in activities and games. Struggles to work collaboratively with others. Doing things together at home might be a simple way to help develop collaboration skills.
{student name} needs practice in expressing thoughts and feelings appropriately to peers. Oftentimes {he/she} is more direct in expressing and {he/she} ends up hurting other children. Regular guidance from parents will prove to be beneficial.
{student name} requires some practice in using “sorry”, “thank you”, “please”, and make use of similar expressions and gestures in their conversations to express their feelings better.
{student name} seldom interacts during class group discussions, {he/she} may find it helpful to interact in a more friendly atmosphere of their home to practise sharing stories from school or simply speaking at length about anything that interests {him/her}.

20 Preschool Report Card Comments for Class Participation

Here are some comments for average to outperforming children in their preschool age. Use these to express and share with parents on a variety of behaviours from children that is observed in their class participation.

10 Preschool Report Card Positive Comments on Class Participation

{student name} actively participates in all class activities. Loves to share in show and tell activities.
{student name} demonstrates enthusiasm and curiosity for learning. Asks questions often in class when {he/she} has a doubt.
{student name} shows willingness to try new things and take on challenges.
{student name} participates in classroom activities and follows directions independently.
{student name} shows good listening skills and understanding of class instructions. {He/She} does not hesitate in asking questions which is the best way to learn in class.
{student name} collaborates well with peers during group projects and activities. Keeps a healthy participation all the year around.
{student name} displays active participation in all activities whether educational or recreational. {He/She} loves singing and dancing a lot. {He/She} is a very cheerful child.
{student name} Shares ideas and thoughts with the class during group discussions. Always has stories to tell in the class, {he/she} is an active participant in our class.
{student name} demonstrates creativity and imagination in class assignments. {He/She} has made several drawings that I adore personally.
{student name} genuinely loves participating in circle time and sharing with class.

10 Preschool Report Card Needs Improvement Comments on Class Participation

{student name} needs encouragement to actively participate in group discussions. {He/She} is a little shy and should open up in time with regular practice.
{student name} requires support to engage in classroom activities on {his/her} own. {He/She} may feel more confident if encouraged to participate and express themselves frequently.
{student name} needs reminders to stay focused and on-task during class. {He/She} participates more often if the activity is of their interest. Opening up and exploring new things might help {him/her} be more engaged in new activities.
{student name} participates in games and activities more often than educational activities. Perhaps {he/she} finds it difficult to understand. Parent’s support at home in preparing {him/her} before or after class would help immensely.
{student name} needs help in asking for assistance when needed. Some practise on how to ask for what {he/she} needs will help {him/her} get through the day smoothly.
{student name} struggles to stay on topic during class discussions. More often shares unrelated stories with the class but always participates in ring time. Assistance from parents at home can help {him/her} focus on the topic of discussion.
{student name} seldom asks questions during class and I feel {he/she} simply needs more confidence to speak up in larger groups. Appreciation from parents and practice should help {him/her} boost confidence.
{student name} needs to timely complete assignments to be able to participate more effectively in class. When {he/she} has completed {his/her} tasks, {he/she} is more active in class.
{student name} is a quiet student who does most of the work independently and communicates less often with peers. Discussing with class is a talent which boosts confidence and the opportunity to interact more often with children will be a great help.
{student name} needs practice in raising hands and waiting to be called on during class. {He/She} participates in class, just needs to be more patient and organised to make the activities more efficient for the whole class.

20 Preschool Report Card Comments for Time/Task Management Skills

Use the below comments to write in your preschool report card comments for average to bright children. The comments balance both improvement remarks and excellence remarks with future expectations from the children.

10 Preschool Report Card Positive Comments on Time/Task Management Skills

{student name} completes assigned tasks in a timely manner. {He/She} has never come to class with incomplete work. Bravo! Keep up the good work.
{student name} uses time effectively during class activities, completes the work during class and does not keep any pending tasks to complete at home. Very focused child.
{student name} takes responsibility for completing class assignments and always finishes before time.
{student name} follows daily routines and transitions well in a timely manner. {He/She} is a very well organised child.
{student name} shows a sound understanding of start and finish time during activities and follows the instructions very well.
{student name} manages school time very well and keeps {his/her} work complete and up-to-date. Always comes prepared to class, indicating that {he/she} is very organised in personal life as well.
{student name} takes initiative to start and complete tasks without reminders. {He/She} is often the first to copy items from the board.
{student name} maintains a clean and organised work area, clears off space timely before and after each activity.
{student name} transitions timely between activities and uses the time in each activity efficiently and almost always completes the tasks in the given time.
{student name} displays good time management skills during group activities. {He/She} prepares within the given time and speaks sufficiently during their turn.

10 Preschool Report Card Needs Improvement Comments on Time/Task Management Skills

{student name} struggles to complete tasks within the allotted time. Often needs more time and is therefore unable to finish tasks in class. Preparing the lessons before class might help gain speed.
{student name} needs reminders to use time effectively during class activities. Due to incomplete classwork, {he/she} struggles with large amounts of work to do at home. Help from parents after school will help keep the assignments complete.
{student name} requires assistance in organising personal belongings and materials. {He/She} will be able to better manage their time if they organise their personal belongings well before each class. Practising to do so at home will be very useful in developing the habit.
{student name} has difficulty transitioning between activities and routines. {He/She} needs more practice switching between tasks and activities.
{student name} needs help in understanding time concepts (e.g., days of the week, seasons, etc.). {He/She} faces issues due to lack of proper understanding of the deadlines on their assignments.
{student name} requires reminders to complete classwork in class and homework at home. {He/She} usually finds {himself/herself} doing homework in class and class assignments at home. Parent’s involvement will help organise {his/her} schedule better.
{student name} needs to organise {his/her} time so {he/she} can complete each task in the assigned time and transition to the next class.
{student name} has trouble maintaining a clean and organised work area and that leads to loss of time in beginning and finishing the tasks assigned in class. Organising {his/her} toys and belongings at home will be a good practice to become more organised.
{student name} requires assistance in using available resources (e.g., materials, tools) efficiently. {He/She} often takes more time with each material and is unable to pass it on timely to the other children.
{student name} struggles to manage time during group activities and projects. Learning to multitask on building models could be a fun way to learn more and be more efficient.

20 Preschool Report Card Comments for Communication Skills

Below comments on communications skills are written to help you describe every student’s talents and improvement areas in language learning. Use these expressive and motivating comments to help boost confidence in the children in your classroom.

10 Preschool Report Card Positive Comments on Communication Skills

{student name} communicates effectively and clearly with peers and adults. Good work!
{student name} uses a wide range of vocabulary to express {himself/herself} and to share stories with class. Great work!
{student name} expresses thoughts and ideas with confidence and enthusiasm. {He/She} uses very polite language to communicate. I’m proud to have {him/her} in the class.
{student name} listens attentively and follows directions well. Responds precisely and adequately to questions asked during class. Possesses very good communication skills.
{student name} participates actively in group discussions and is able to explain {his/her} ideas clearly. Keep up the good work.
{student name} shows interest in learning new words and concepts. {He/She} quickly learns the new vocabulary and takes no time in putting them to use in daily conversations.
{student name} uses appropriate tone and variation of voice in conversations. Speaks enthusiastically and has a talent to make {his/her} presentation interesting and lively.
{student name} asks and answers questions with ease and clarity. Handles communication well in both formal and informal contexts. Very mature and thoughtful child.
{student name} expresses feelings and emotions verbally in a healthy way.
{student name} uses nonverbal cues effectively to support verbal communication. Excellent work!

10 Preschool Report Card Needs Improvement Comments on Communication Skills

{student name} needs improvement in using complete sentences to express thoughts and ideas. Practice will help develop the skill further.
{student name} needs practice reading aloud to hear {his/her} own voice and gain confidence while reading in class.
{student name} needs to practise using polite words such as “please” and “thank you” more often when communicating with peers.
{student name} needs to develop better eye contact during conversations. It helps one understand if {he/she} is being understood or not. This skill can best be developed by encouraging and appreciating the child so they gain confidence in speaking.
{student name} needs to learn to take turns when speaking in group settings. {He/She} is often very excited to share during group speaking activities and find it hard to hold on to their thoughts. Practising to speak taking turns at home could infuse habit and patience over time.
{student name} should practise expressing feelings and emotions verbally. {He/She} often engages in non verbal communication such as being upset or angry rather than expressing what they feel. Appreciation and encouragement from parents when the child expresses verbally might help develop the habit.
{student name} needs to work on using the appropriate tone of voice and volume when speaking. {He/She} is often very loud and excited to talk. With practice and patience, {he/she} can develop good command over {his/her} voice.
{student name} needs to improve ability to ask and answer questions clearly. Should work on framing questions and understanding them when asked by another student.
{student name} needs to practise using descriptive language to explain ideas and experiences. You may assist {him/her} by describing various objects to {him/her} and asking {him/her} to repeat after you.
{student name} needs to work on using appropriate gestures and body language to support verbal communication. {His/Her} written communication skills are good, but oral expressions need support of facial expressions and body language.