Kindergarten Report Card Comments: 150+ Ready-to-Use Examples
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How to Write Effective Kindergarten Report Card Comments
Kindergarten comments require a different approach than older grades. Here are key principles for writing comments that parents of young learners will value.
Focus on Milestones
Kindergarten is about developmental milestones, not grades. Describe where each child is on the learning continuum using specific examples like "recognizes 20 of 26 uppercase letters" rather than vague phrases like "progressing in reading."
Celebrate Growth
Five- and six-year-olds grow at vastly different rates. Celebrate individual progress rather than comparing to peers. Use language like "has grown from... to..." to show parents the trajectory.
Include the Whole Child
Kindergarten is as much about social-emotional growth as academics. Comment on friendship skills, self-regulation, independence, and the child's unique personality and contributions to the classroom community.
Work Habits & Classroom Behavior Comments
Comments addressing the daily habits and behaviors that support kindergarten success: following directions, staying on task, independence, and classroom conduct.
Work Habits & Classroom Behavior
Kindergarten report card comments for following directions, staying on task, independence, and classroom behavior.
[Student] follows classroom rules and routines consistently, setting a positive example for classmates.
[Student] listens attentively during whole-group instruction and responds to directions the first time they are given.
[Student] works independently during center time, staying focused on activities for age-appropriate periods.
[Student] completes assigned tasks with care and effort, taking pride in the quality of their work.
[Student] raises their hand to speak and waits patiently to be called on during group discussions.
[Student] transitions between activities smoothly, putting away materials and moving to the next task quickly.
[Student] shows responsibility by keeping their personal space, cubby, and materials organized.
[Student] demonstrates a strong work ethic and gives full effort to every activity, even when tasks are challenging.
[Student] follows two- and three-step directions independently with consistency.
[Student] is developing independence in completing morning routines such as unpacking, turning in folders, and making lunch choices.
[Student] is working on staying seated and focused during whole-group instruction and would benefit from movement breaks.
[Student] sometimes needs reminders to stay on task during independent work time and is developing strategies for self-monitoring.
[Student] is encouraged to follow directions the first time they are given without needing individual reminders.
[Student] is learning to complete work before moving to free-choice activities and is making progress with this expectation.
[Student] responds well to clear expectations and visual schedules that support daily routines.
[Student] shows improvement in raising their hand instead of calling out and is developing self-control during group time.
Comments for Parent Conferences
Warm, collaborative comments perfect for kindergarten parent-teacher conferences, progress narratives, and end-of-year summaries.
Comments for Parent Conferences
Warm, collaborative comments ideal for kindergarten parent-teacher conferences and progress narratives.
[Student] has had a wonderful start to kindergarten and has adjusted to school routines beautifully. They are a joy to have in our class.
[Student] brings a contagious enthusiasm to our classroom every day. Their positive energy lifts the spirits of classmates and teachers alike.
I appreciate your support at home, which is clearly reflected in [Student]'s confidence and readiness to learn each day.
[Student] is making excellent progress across all areas of kindergarten development. Together, we are building a strong foundation for future learning.
It has been wonderful to watch [Student] grow in confidence and independence since the beginning of the year.
[Student] is a kind and thoughtful member of our classroom community. They make our class a better place through their caring actions.
I would love to discuss strategies we can use together at home and at school to support [Student]'s growth in [specific area].
[Student] shows great potential and I am confident that with continued practice and encouragement, they will continue to thrive.
[Student] has formed strong friendships and is well-liked by classmates for their generous and inclusive nature.
Thank you for being an active partner in [Student]'s education. Your involvement makes a meaningful difference in their progress.
I am so proud of the growth [Student] has shown this term. They should feel very proud of their hard work and accomplishments.
[Student] is ready for the challenges of first grade and has built a solid foundation of skills and confidence to carry forward.
Working together as a team, I know we can support [Student] in reaching their full potential. I welcome your questions and ideas at any time.
[Student] lights up when learning new things, and it is a privilege to be part of their kindergarten journey.
Growth-Oriented Kindergarten Comments
Forward-looking comments that celebrate progress, encourage a growth mindset, and motivate kindergarteners toward continued development.
Growth-Oriented Comments
Encouraging, forward-looking kindergarten report card comments that celebrate progress and inspire continued development.
[Student] has made remarkable progress in letter recognition this term, moving from recognizing a few letters to identifying most of the alphabet.
[Student] is developing a growth mindset and is learning that mistakes are a natural part of learning something new.
[Student] has shown wonderful improvement in writing their name, progressing from tracing to writing independently.
[Student] is beginning to take more risks in class, volunteering answers and sharing ideas during circle time more frequently.
[Student] has grown in self-confidence this semester, and this is reflected in their willingness to try new and challenging activities.
[Student] demonstrates increasing independence in daily routines and requires less one-on-one support than earlier in the year.
[Student] has developed stronger listening skills this term, which are directly supporting growth in reading readiness and following directions.
[Student] shows wonderful progress in social skills, moving from parallel play to actively engaging and cooperating with peers.
[Student] has improved significantly in managing transitions and now moves between activities with confidence and minimal reminders.
[Student] is gaining confidence in math, moving from counting with support to counting objects independently with one-to-one correspondence.
[Student] has shown tremendous growth in fine motor skills, and their letter formation has improved noticeably this quarter.
[Student] continues to grow as a reader and is encouraged to keep exploring books at home to build on the excellent progress made in class.
[Student] has transitioned from needing frequent support to completing many tasks independently, which is a fantastic area of growth.
[Student] is making steady progress toward all kindergarten benchmarks and will benefit from continued practice over the summer break.
[Student] has demonstrated that persistence and daily effort lead to real results, and I am excited to see their continued growth.
[Student] is blossoming into a confident, capable learner, and I look forward to seeing all they will accomplish in first grade.
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Literacy & Language Development
Kindergarten report card comments for reading readiness, phonics, letter recognition, and early writing.
[Student] recognizes all 26 uppercase and lowercase letters and is beginning to associate each letter with its corresponding sound.
[Student] demonstrates strong phonemic awareness, consistently identifying rhyming words and isolating beginning sounds in spoken words.
[Student] is developing early reading skills and can blend CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words like cat, dog, and sun with increasing confidence.
[Student] shows a genuine love of books and eagerly participates during read-aloud time, making predictions and connections to personal experiences.
[Student] recognizes a growing bank of sight words and uses them to read simple leveled readers with support.
[Student] retells familiar stories in sequence, identifying the characters, setting, and main events with enthusiasm.
[Student] is learning to distinguish between uppercase and lowercase letters and is making steady progress with letter formation.
[Student] demonstrates understanding of concepts of print, including reading left to right, top to bottom, and pointing to words while reading.
[Student] participates actively during shared reading, tracking print with a finger and joining in on repetitive phrases.
[Student] is developing listening comprehension skills and answers questions about read-aloud stories with increasing detail.
[Student] shows strong oral language skills, speaking in complete sentences and sharing ideas clearly during circle time discussions.
[Student] is working on building letter-sound fluency and would benefit from daily practice identifying letter sounds at home.
[Student] can write their first and last name legibly and is beginning to use invented spelling to label pictures and write simple sentences.
[Student] is encouraged to practice recognizing lowercase letters, as uppercase letter knowledge is strong.
[Student] demonstrates early writing skills by drawing detailed pictures and dictating stories for the teacher to transcribe.
[Student] would benefit from reading together at home for 10-15 minutes each evening to build vocabulary and print awareness.
Math & Number Sense
Kindergarten report card comments for counting, number recognition, patterns, shapes, and early math skills.
[Student] counts to 100 by ones and by tens with accuracy and confidence during whole-group counting activities.
[Student] demonstrates strong one-to-one correspondence when counting objects up to 20, touching each item and assigning one number per object.
[Student] recognizes and writes numbers 0 through 20 and is beginning to understand the quantity each number represents.
[Student] identifies and names basic two-dimensional shapes including circle, square, triangle, rectangle, and hexagon.
[Student] creates, identifies, and extends simple AB and ABB patterns using colors, shapes, and classroom manipulatives.
[Student] compares groups of objects using the vocabulary more than, less than, and equal to with growing accuracy.
[Student] demonstrates understanding of addition as putting together by using counters and fingers to solve simple story problems.
[Student] sorts objects by color, shape, and size and can explain the sorting rule they used.
[Student] is developing skills in comparing numbers and identifying which number is greater or less than another.
[Student] uses positional words such as above, below, beside, and between accurately during math and play activities.
[Student] shows enthusiasm during math activities and willingly uses manipulatives to explore new concepts.
[Student] is working toward consistently recognizing numbers 11 through 20 and would benefit from practice identifying these numbers at home.
[Student] can count forward from any given number within 20 and is beginning to count backward from 10.
[Student] demonstrates understanding of subtraction as taking away by acting out simple story problems with objects.
[Student] is encouraged to practice counting objects at home during everyday activities such as setting the table or sorting toys.
[Student] describes measurable attributes of objects such as length and weight using comparison language like longer, shorter, heavier, and lighter.
Science & Discovery
Kindergarten report card comments for scientific curiosity, observation skills, and exploration of the natural world.
[Student] demonstrates natural curiosity about the world and asks thoughtful questions during science explorations.
[Student] observes living things carefully and describes changes in plants and animals with growing vocabulary.
[Student] participates enthusiastically in hands-on science activities, making predictions and sharing observations with classmates.
[Student] shows understanding of basic weather concepts and enjoys recording daily weather observations on our classroom chart.
[Student] demonstrates knowledge of the five senses and uses them to explore and describe materials during science investigations.
[Student] identifies the basic needs of living things, including food, water, air, and shelter.
[Student] shows interest in the natural world and brings observations from home that connect to our classroom science topics.
[Student] compares and contrasts objects based on observable properties such as color, texture, and size during sorting activities.
[Student] is developing skills in making simple predictions before experiments and checking whether predictions were correct.
[Student] demonstrates understanding of push and pull forces through building and testing structures during STEM challenges.
[Student] enjoys exploring cause and effect during water table and sand table activities.
[Student] shows care and responsibility when handling classroom plants and observing our class pets.
[Student] is encouraged to continue exploring nature at home by observing insects, plants, and weather patterns.
[Student] describes seasonal changes and connects them to clothing choices, outdoor activities, and changes in nature.
Social-Emotional Development
Kindergarten report card comments for sharing, cooperation, self-regulation, empathy, and friendship skills.
[Student] shares materials willingly during center time and takes turns without needing reminders from the teacher.
[Student] demonstrates empathy by comforting classmates who are upset and offering kind words of encouragement.
[Student] works cooperatively with partners and small groups, listening to others' ideas and contributing their own.
[Student] follows classroom rules and routines consistently, showing respect for the learning environment.
[Student] is developing the ability to manage strong emotions and uses calming strategies such as deep breathing when frustrated.
[Student] shows kindness to all classmates and actively includes others in play activities during recess and center time.
[Student] expresses feelings using words and is learning to resolve disagreements with peers through conversation rather than physical actions.
[Student] demonstrates growing independence in self-care tasks such as zipping jackets, opening lunch containers, and managing personal belongings.
[Student] respects classroom materials, handling books, supplies, and shared tools with care.
[Student] transitions between activities smoothly and begins new tasks without excessive prompting.
[Student] is a caring member of our classroom community who celebrates classmates' achievements and offers help without being asked.
[Student] is developing patience and is learning to wait for their turn during games and group activities.
[Student] shows growing confidence in making choices and expressing preferences during free-choice time.
[Student] is working on keeping hands and feet to themselves during circle time and while waiting in line.
[Student] responds well to positive reinforcement and takes pride in earning recognition for kind and responsible behavior.
[Student] is encouraged to practice using words to express needs and solve problems with friends at home and at school.
[Student] demonstrates a positive attitude toward school and arrives each day ready and eager to learn.
[Student] builds friendships naturally and is well-liked by classmates for their generous and cheerful spirit.
Fine Motor Skills
Kindergarten report card comments for cutting, writing, drawing, coloring, and small-muscle coordination.
[Student] holds a pencil with a proper tripod grip and demonstrates good control when writing letters and numbers.
[Student] cuts along straight and curved lines with scissors accurately and safely.
[Student] writes their first and last name with correct letter formation and appropriate spacing.
[Student] colors within the lines with increasing accuracy and takes time to produce neat, detailed artwork.
[Student] demonstrates strong fine motor control when using glue, tape, and other craft materials.
[Student] traces and copies letters and numbers with growing accuracy, forming most letters from top to bottom.
[Student] manipulates small objects such as beads, pegs, and puzzle pieces with ease and precision.
[Student] is developing pencil pressure control and is learning to write without pressing too hard or too lightly.
[Student] shows creativity and detail in drawings, adding features and elements that tell a story.
[Student] buttons, snaps, and zips independently, showing strong self-help fine motor skills.
[Student] is working on consistent letter size and spacing when writing on lined paper.
[Student] would benefit from activities that strengthen hand muscles, such as playing with clay, stringing beads, or using tweezers.
[Student] is developing scissor skills and is encouraged to practice cutting along lines with safety scissors at home.
[Student] shows improvement in pencil grip this term and is beginning to form letters more fluidly.
[Student] uses drawing and writing as tools for self-expression, often choosing to draw and label pictures during free-choice time.
Gross Motor Skills
Kindergarten report card comments for PE, movement, balance, coordination, and physical development.
[Student] demonstrates strong balance and coordination during physical education activities and outdoor play.
[Student] runs, hops, skips, and gallops with control and confidence during movement activities.
[Student] follows directions during PE and participates enthusiastically in group games and activities.
[Student] shows good spatial awareness, moving safely around classmates during gym and on the playground.
[Student] demonstrates developing hand-eye coordination when catching, throwing, and bouncing a ball.
[Student] participates actively in music and movement activities, following rhythm and copying actions with enthusiasm.
[Student] shows perseverance when learning new physical skills such as jumping rope or balancing on one foot.
[Student] practices good sportsmanship during games, congratulating others and following rules respectfully.
[Student] demonstrates improving climbing and balancing skills on playground equipment.
[Student] is developing coordination for activities that cross the midline, such as catching a ball or doing stretching exercises.
[Student] moves confidently during structured PE lessons and follows multi-step movement directions.
[Student] enjoys active play and benefits from daily opportunities to run, jump, and climb.
[Student] is encouraged to practice skipping and hopping at home to strengthen coordination and balance.
[Student] demonstrates safety awareness during physical activities and respects personal space of classmates.
Art & Music
Kindergarten report card comments for creativity, artistic expression, music participation, and imaginative play.
[Student] shows exceptional creativity in art projects, using a variety of colors and materials to express ideas.
[Student] approaches art activities with enthusiasm and takes pride in completing projects with care and detail.
[Student] participates joyfully in music class, singing along with songs and moving to the beat with rhythm.
[Student] experiments with different art materials and techniques, showing willingness to try new things.
[Student] demonstrates growing ability to represent ideas and experiences through drawing, painting, and collage.
[Student] engages in imaginative play during center time, creating elaborate scenarios with peers.
[Student] recognizes and claps simple rhythmic patterns and enjoys participating in instrument exploration.
[Student] listens attentively during music instruction and remembers lyrics to classroom songs.
[Student] shows an eye for color and composition in artwork that reflects careful thought and planning.
[Student] uses dramatic play to retell stories, explore roles, and practice social skills with classmates.
[Student] demonstrates patience and focus during longer art projects, working through multiple steps to completion.
[Student] expresses emotions and ideas through creative work in ways that enrich our classroom community.
[Student] is encouraged to continue exploring art and music at home through drawing, singing, and creative play.
[Student] shows developing ability to follow step-by-step art directions while adding personal creative touches.