Academic Achievement and Improvement Remarks for

Preschool Students
 ____________ is progressing in ____________. Good job! Continue to [read/count] at
home together.
 ____________ excels in the area(s) of ____________. It’s been a delight seeing your
child really love learning so much.
 ____________ is progressing in the area(s) of ____________, but is having difficulty in
the area(s) of ____________. With continued support at school and at home, I’m sure
we’ll see growth.
 _____________ is struggling in several academic areas and I’d like to schedule a
conference on ____________ at ____________ to discuss your child’s progress with you.
 ____________ seems to really enjoy learning ____________.
 ____________ really enjoys school and [his/her] enthusiasm is reflected in the quality of
work [he/she] does in class and at home. [He/she] is a great student!

Behavior Remarks for Preschool Students

 ____________ uses self control [most of/some of] the time. I’ve seen your child struggle
in the area(s) of ____________. We’ll continue working on this together.
 ____________ manages and regulates [his/her] emotions appropriately and responds well
to feedback.
 ____________ has trouble keeping [his/her] hands to [himself/herself]. This happens
between ____________ times a day.
 ____________ needs to work on following directions during ____________ time.
 ____________ is struggling with consistency in [his/her] attitude in school. While
[he/she] is very good at [behavior/attitude], [he/she] sometimes struggles with
[behavior/attitude]. We will continue to work on this, and your assistance would be
greatly appreciated.
 ____________ is struggling with completing work and other tasks on time and without
assistance. {He/she] is easily distracted and has difficulty staying on task when this
happens.
 ____________ shows great behavior most of the day and follows directions the majority
of the time. I love having your child in my class!
  ____________ remains focused on the task at hand [most of/some of] the time.
____________ is off-task mostly when ________________________.
 ____________ is struggling with consistently following classroom rules, especially those
having to do with [behavior/attitude/norm]. I am confident that with ongoing support and
reminders, [he/she] will make quick improvements in this area.

Social Skills Remarks for Preschool Students

 ____________ is thoughtful, pleasant, curious, and a hard worker. [He/she] enjoys school
and is a great classmate. Great job!
 ____________ shows respect for teachers, students and staff most of the day. Great job!
 ____________ is a leader and the rest of the class looks up to [him/her].
 ____________ enjoys participating in class activities, working in groups, and helping
others. [He/she] adds a lot to the personality of our classroom and is well-liked by other
students.
 ____________ treats the property of the classroom and of others with respect.
 ____________ loves to ask questions and is interested in what [he/she] is learning
throughout the day.
 ____________ [knows/needs reminders for] when it’s time to use [his/her] inside and
outside voice.

Group Play/Interaction Remarks for Preschool Students

 ____________ sometimes has trouble sharing with [his/her] peers.
 ____________ participates in class discussions [most of/some of] the time. [He/she]
really shows an interest when we talk about ____________.
 ____________ cooperates well with others in class. The other students love doing group
time with [him/her].
 ____________ does well during centers or circle time and doesn’t complain when it’s
time to transition to a new activity or place in the classroom.
 ____________ has trouble with cooperative play and would rather play alone. I’m a bit
concerned after observing [him/her] and would like to schedule a conference to discuss
this with you.
 ____________ is always looking for ways to be helpful to other students and members of
the school community.
Class Participation Remarks for Preschool Students
 ____________ participates during ____________. He/she puts in [his/her] best effort
most of the time.
 ____________ needs little prompting to participate in what we’re doing in class.
 ____________ listens attentively during carpet/circle time and loves to ask questions!
 ____________ doesn’t like to or want to participate during ____________ time. [He/she]
needs several reminders to stay on task.
 ____________ encourages [his/her] classmates to participate and needs few reminders to
do the right thing!

Time/Task Management Remarks for Preschool Students

 ____________ transitions well between activities during class and/or in the hallway.
 ____________ sometimes needs a 5 minute warning when it’s time to transition between
____________ and ____________.
 ____________ needs to work on transitions during ____________ and ____________.
[He/she] struggles with leaving that area to go on to the next activity.
 ____________ keeps [his/her] area organized and [his/her] materials put away nicely.
Great job!
 ____________ completes [his/her] work on time. It isn’t rushed or hurried through and
[his/her] work is well thought out.