As educators reach the end of eventful Term 1, the time has come to provide thoughtful and comprehensive end-of-term comments for students. These comments serve as a reflection of their progress, accomplishments, and areas of growth. In this article, we will explore the importance of incorporating social and emotional elements alongside academic comments, and provide sample comments for kindergarten and elementary teachers to utilize as they write their own. End of Term 2 and End of the Year Report Comments can be found here.
The Value of Comprehensive Comments:
End-of-term comments offer an invaluable opportunity to assess and celebrate students’ holistic development. While academic performance is crucial, acknowledging their social and emotional growth fosters a well-rounded educational experience. By embracing a comprehensive approach, educators can support students’ well-being and help them thrive academically and personally.
Including Social and Emotional Comments:
- Encouraging Collaboration:
[Student’s Name] consistently demonstrates excellent teamwork and collaboration skills. They actively listen to their peers, contribute constructively to group discussions, and are sensitive to others’ perspectives. Their ability to work effectively with others is commendable. - Promoting Self-Reflection:
[Student’s Name] shows a genuine commitment to self-reflection and personal growth. They readily analyze their own strengths and areas for improvement, seeking feedback and implementing strategies to overcome challenges. Their dedication to self-improvement is inspiring. - Fostering Resilience:
[Student’s Name] exhibits remarkable resilience in the face of difficulties. They approach setbacks with a positive mindset, persevere through challenges, and maintain a resilient attitude. Their ability to bounce back and learn from setbacks is commendable.
Sample Academic Comments:
- Reading Progress:
[Student’s Name] has made significant strides in their reading skills this term. They demonstrate improved fluency, comprehension, and engagement with a variety of texts. Their enthusiasm for reading is evident in their eagerness to explore new stories and ideas. - Mathematical Growth:
[Student’s Name] has shown impressive progress in their mathematical abilities. They confidently apply mathematical concepts, solve problems creatively, and demonstrate a deep understanding of mathematical principles. Their passion for numbers and problem-solving is commendable. - Written Expression:
[Student’s Name] has developed into a skilled writer this term. Their written work showcases creativity, clarity, and an expanding vocabulary. They effectively convey their thoughts and ideas with organization and coherence, capturing the reader’s attention.
Sample Academic, Social and Emotional Comments
[Student’s Name] is an eager, and enthusiastic student who enjoys his day at school. He explores the classroom to see what new learning will take place. [Student’s Name] enjoys participating in discussions, sharing his knowledge and understanding as well as learning from his classmates. He enjoys learning new words and being able to use them in discussions. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] is able to blend and read with minimal support. In writing, he is learning to build simple sentences, write them and keep a finger space between his words. In Math, [Student’s Name] is able to count to 100 from any given number and is able to do addition within 20. His next step is subtraction within 10. [Student’s Name] enjoys science experiments. He is able to talk about what he has observed and is attempting to predict the outcome of the experiment. His next step in Science is to construct an argument supported by evidence.
[Student’s Name] is an enthusiastic and engaged learner. Over the term, she has settled well into the new classroom routine and has developed her confidence to contribute to learning conversations. She is a well-liked student who always offers a helping hand to her classmates. _________ has developed her reading skills and has begun reading more fluently without blending letters aloud. She has worked hard to improve her writing skills and enjoys drawing and writing with her friends. In math, Afra has shown a real passion for numbers. She has been challenging herself by counting to 100 and writing these numbers. She is working hard on number composition and learning to break down numbers larger than twenty. In Science, _________ has been very eager to learn about animals and their habitats. She has challenged her thinking on how animals can adapt their environment to suit their needs. Well done, _________!
[Student’s Name] is an eager and energetic learner. Over the term he has worked hard on improving his listening skills during carpet time. He is a well-liked student who enjoys playing and learning with his friends. _________ has been challenging himself with learning to sound out and read two-letter and three-letter words. He has been developing his writing skills and has shown excitement about writing simple sentences, independently. _________ has been trying his best to use more English language in the classroom to develop his vocabulary. In math, _________ has put his full effort into recognizing and writing numbers 1-20. He is now challenging himself by using two smaller numbers to create one large number. In Science, _________ has enjoyed learning about animals, and he is learning to observe experiments and make predictions. Great job _________!
[Student’s Name] is a quiet but engaged learner. She has settled well into the classroom routine and has consistently worked on her listening skills during circle time. She participates well in small group work and has been building her confidence to participate in classroom discussions. She is a kind and caring student who is well-liked by all. _________ has been developing her reading skills through blending three-letter words and using them in sentences. She is now working on answering questions about a story she has read. _________ has shown a real passion for numbers, in particular addition and subtraction. She has been challenging herself with addition above 10 and assisting other classmates with their learning. In Science, she has enjoyed learning about the weather and is learning to make observations and predictions about experiments. Well done, _________!
[Student’s Name] is an enthusiastic and eager learner. She has settled well into the classroom routine, participating confidently in all learning conversations. While she may seem shy at times, she has shown such kindness to her classmates and is well-liked by all. _________ has been working hard on developing fluency in her reading. She has put her full effort into breaking down and blending two letter and three letter words. She is now working on retelling stories and developing story maps. _________ has shown a real interest in math by challenging herself with addition above 10. She has been working consistently on subtraction and learning to count backwards from 10. In Science, _________ has enjoyed learning about animals and their habitats. She has enjoyed researching about animals and exploring their needs. Well done, _________!
[Student’s Name] is an energetic and eager student. She has settled well into the classroom routine and has developed her listening skills during circle time. _________ is a kind and caring student who has made great friendships in the classroom. She has worked hard this term on mastering letter recognition and recalling their sounds. She is now working on blending two sounds together to make a word. She has made a good effort to extend her English vocabulary by contributing during small group and partner work. _________ has been challenging herself in Math by learning numbers 1-20. She is now learning to write these numbers and represent number values using objects. In Science, _________ has been learning about animals and their habitats. She has consistently worked on exploring desert animals and their needs. Well done, _________!
[Student’s Name] is an enthusiastic and confident learner. He has settled well into the classroom routine, and he has made great progress this term. Bader is always willing to help others and is a confident and helpful student. In English, he has been developing his reading skills and enjoys reading and completing quizzes on Raz Kids. Bader has been challenging himself in writing, learning to write more complex sentences and draw detailed pictures. _________ has shown a real passion for math and has enjoyed the challenge of addition with numbers above 20. He enjoys counting to 100 and has begun writing these numbers in the mornings. He is now working on subtraction above 20 and mastering the skill of counting backwards. In Science, he has participated consistently in classroom discussions and has been learning to predict what will happen in experiments. Excellent work _________!
[Student’s Name] is a passionate and eager learner. She has settled well into our daily routine and consistently participates in classroom activities and discussions. _________ is a kind and caring student who has established great friendships with her classmates. She has worked hard to develop reading fluency and she seems to enjoy reading and engaging is discussions around books. _________ has put great effort into her writing this term, in particular, she has been working on sounding out words to write more complex sentences. _________ has been challenging herself in math also, learning to count and write numbers to 100. She has shown great determination with mastering addition above 10 and now she is exploring subtraction. In Science, she has shown an interest in ocean animals and enjoyed observing how fish breathe and now she is working on recording her observations. Great job _________!
[Student’s Name] is a lively, enthusiastic learner. She has settled easily into the classroom routine and consistently participates in all classroom activities. She is a sociable student who is well-liked by all. She is always keen to learn and lend a helping hand to her classmates. _________ has been working hard on her reading skills this term. She has been reading and practicing her sounds, she has shown great improvement. She is now challenging herself to write sentences and label her drawings. In math, _________ has been challenging herself by counting past 20 and learning to break down numbers into two smaller numbers. She has been putting a lot of effort into addition until 20 and she is making good progress. In Science, she has shown a keen interest in learning about different animal habitats. She is learning to make predictions about different experiments and extending her vocabulary. Well done, _________!
[Student’s Name] is an energetic and enthusiastic learner. He has settled well into the classroom routine and has worked hard on his listening skills during class activities. He is an entertaining, joyful student who is well-liked by all. _________ has worked consistently to learn all his letters and sounds. He is now challenging himself to read two-letter and three-letter words. He has shown a keen interest in learning to read and enjoys reading with his friends. _________ has a passion for numbers and has enjoyed learning about patterns and trying to create his own. _________ has been challenging himself by breaking down a large number into two smaller numbers. He is persistent in his learning and enjoys a challenge. In Science, he has shown a keen interest in learning about animals and their habitats. _________ is working on extending his English vocabulary to make observations during experiments. Great effort _________!
[Student’s Name] is an energetic and passionate learner. He has settled well into our daily routine and consistently participates in all classroom activities. _________ is friendly and shows care for his classmates and teachers, he is always willing to lend a helping hand. _________ is making great progress with his reading. He has been working hard on blending three letter words and practicing his sight word recognition. _________ is now challenging himself with writing more details sentences about pictures he has drawn. In math, _________ has put all his effort into counting to 100 and being able to write the numbers. He has now been learning about addition and subtraction above 10 and writing math equations. In Science, _________ has enjoyed learning about different animals and their habitats. He has been developing his vocabulary to describe weather conditions and animal needs. Great work, _________!
[Student’s Name] is a quiet but enthusiastic learner. He has settled well into the daily routine and participates well in all classroom activities. _________ is an active, joyful student who has established great friendships with all students in the class. He has shown compassion and kindness with other students and always lends a helping hand. _________ has worked hard to develop reading fluency and continues to improve his reading skills and is now challenging himself to develop his ability to write simple sentences and detailed drawings. _________ has shown an interest in addition and subtraction. He is enjoying learning how to add two small numbers together to create a larger number. In Science. _________ enjoyed learning about ocean animals, and he is learning to expand his vocabulary to record observations made. Excellent work _________!
[Student’s Name] is a quiet but eager learner. She has settled well into the classroom routine and is slowly building her confidence to contribute to learning discussions. _________ is a kind and caring student who has established great friendships in the classroom. _________ has made a great effort to learn all letter sounds this term. She is now challenging herself to blend sounds together and read words. _________ has been developing her English vocabulary by engaging in discussions during small group work. In math, _________ has been working hard to learn numbers from 1-20. She is now learning how to break down larger numbers into two small numbers. In Science, _________ has shown a keen interest in learning about ocean animals and their habitat. She is developing her vocabulary to make verbal observations and predictions during experiments. Great effort _________!
[Student’s Name] is a confident and eager learner. She is settled well into the classroom routine and consistently contributes to learning activities and discussions. _________ is a mature student who is well liked by all. She has enjoyed helping other students with their learning. _________ has enjoying challenging herself with reading. She enjoys reading books, retelling stories and drawing story maps. _____ is now developing her writing skills and learning to write paragraphs about her drawings and experiences. In math, _________ has been challenging herself with addition and subtraction above 20. She has mastered counting to 100 by tens and she is now learning to count by 5’s. In Science, _________ _________ enjoyed learning about the weather and creating our rain bags. She is learning to develop her vocabulary to make predictions about experiments and how to record her observations. Excellent work _________!
[Student’s Name] is a quiet but enthusiastic learner. He has settled well into the daily routine and has been developing his confidence to contribute to classroom activities. _________ is a caring student who has shown kindness toward his classmates. He has worked hard to learn all his letter sounds and he has been learning to blend three-letter words independently. _________ has been challenging himself by developing his writing skills and learning to construct sentences. In math, _________ has shown a keen passion for addition and subtraction. He has been learning to use two smaller numbers to make one large number. _________ has mastered counting to 100 and he is now learning to count by 10’s. In Science, _________ was eager to learn about different animals and where they live. He is learning to develop his observation skills during experiments and how we can record our findings. done, _________!
[Student’s Name] is a quiet but enthusiastic learner. She has settled well into the classroom routine and her confidence has grown considerably. She enjoys taking part in classroom activities and classroom discussions some of the time. _________ has been working hard on her reading skills by reading new books frequently and answering questions about the book. _________ is challenging herself to write more complex sentences about her experiences and drawings. _________ has mastered counting to 100 by 1’s and by 10’s. She has been challenging herself with addition above 20 and breaking down larger numbers. In science, _________ has shown a keen interest in learning about the weather and recording changes during our rain in a bag experiment. She is working on developing her vocabulary to make predictions about experiments. Great work _________!
[Student’s Name] is an active and enthusiastic learner. She has settled into the classroom routine and has been developing her social skills throughout the term. _________ is a kind and joyful student who is well-liked by all her classmates. _________ has adapted to the classroom routine easily and she is now learning to eat with her classmates at snack and lunch time. _________ has shown a great passion for letters and reading. She has learned all letter sounds and has started reading three letter words. She has started developing her writing skills through mark making and drawing. _________ has learned to count to 100 by 1’s and 10’s. She has shown an interest in learning addition where she can add two small numbers together to make a large number. In science, _________ has enjoyed learning about animals and where they live. _________ is learning to work with her classmates in a small group during experiments. Excellent work _________!
[Student’s Name] is a quiet but eager learner. She has settled into the classroom routine and is developing her engagement skills during circle time. _________ is developing her confidence to participate during class discussions. She is a kind student who has established great friendships in the classroom. _________ has made a great effort to learn all her letters this term and continues to practice the letter sounds. She is now challenging herself to read three-letter words in a storybook and answer questions on the text. In math, _________ has been learning her numbers 1-20. She has been challenging herself to count out the correct number of objects to match the number she has written. In science, _________ shown a keen interest in learning about the weather. She enjoyed observing what happened in our rain bags and she is developing her vocabulary to make observations. Great effort _________!
[Student’s Name] is an energetic, eager learner. She has adapted well to the classroom routine and has developed her listening skills during circle time. She is an active, friendly classmate who has established great friendships in the classroom. _________ has made amazing progress this term, she has learned all her letter sounds and has begun reading three letter words fluently. She is developing her writing skills by constructing sentences with sight words. In math, _________ has shown a keen interest in addition, she has been exploring how two smaller numbers can make one large number. She has mastered counting to 100 by 1’s and she is reviewing how to count backwards from twenty. In science, _________ has been very interested in learning about animals and where they live. She is developing her English vocabulary to make predictions on the outcomes of experiments. Well done, _________!
[Student’s Name] is an energetic and eager learner. He has settled into the classroom routine and has worked hard to develop his listening skills during carpet time. _________ is a lively student who has established great friendships with his classmates. _________ has made great progress with his writing this term, he has been developing his drawing and writing simple sentences. He is consistently practicing his reading and he continues to improve each week. _________ has challenged himself to begin writing more complex sentences about real life experiences. In math, he has shown a keen interest in addition above 20 and enjoys being challenged by math equations. He is now learning to count by 5’ as she has enjoyed learning to count by 10’s. In Science, _________ has shown a passion for learning about animals and their needs. He is learning to gather research to learn more about specific topics. Great work _________!
[Student’s Name] is a quiet yet eager learner. He has settled into the classroom routine and has developed his confidence by contributing to classroom activities. _________ is a kind and friendly student who is well-liked by all students. _________ has worked hard to learn all his letter sounds this term, and he is now learning to blend three letter words. He is developing his writing skills and learning to write simple sentences. In math, _________ has challenged himself to learn his numbers 1-20 and he has begun teaching his fellow classmates. He is now showing an interest in learning about adding two numbers together and becoming familiar with + and – symbols. In science, _________ has enjoyed learning about animals and their habitats. He has been developing his English vocabulary to make predictions about experiments. Well done, _________!
[Student’s Name] is an energetic learner. He is still adapting to the classroom routine and has been trying his best to improve his listening skills this term. _________ has been developing his social skills this term and is establishing good friendships in the classroom. _________ has been making a great effort with washing his hands, eating his lunch independently, and sitting on the carpet. He has been dedicated in his learning of letters and sounds, particularly through songs. _________ enjoys learning through pictures, songs, and dances. In math, he has begun counting from 1-5 and he is now learning to count objects and toys. In science, _________ has enjoyed learning about animals and where they live. He is learning to develop his English vocabulary to take part in classroom discussions. Great effort _________!
It is great to see that [Student’s Name] attends school regularly lately. [Student’s Name] is still adjusting to the classroom environment, remaining quiet and learning to stay focused during class sessions. His understanding is growing daily and when prompted he can show his understanding which will improve as his confidence increases. [Student’s Name] is learning the letters of the alphabet and is practicing his writing daily as well as his fine motor skills, it is the first thing [Student’s Name] does when he arrives at school. As the muscles in his hand get stronger, the better his writing will become. In Math, [Student’s Name] is learning to count to 10 and is working on numbers to 5 recognition. He has enjoyed engaging with the hands-on science experiments. His next step is to learn and use scientific vocabulary words significantly.
[Student’s Name] constantly tries her best and participates in any learning activity. She enjoys sounding out words independently and encourages the members of her team to do so. [Student’s Name] is a mentor to other classmates and is a confident speaker. [Student’s Name] enjoys being a big helper in class. She joyfully gives her support to those who need it. In Mathematics, [Student’s Name] is able to do addition to 10 with minimal support. Her next step is to be able to do it independently and then work on subtracting within 10. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] labels her drawings with her word knowledge. Her extension is to label her drawing confidently with less support and to be able to build and write down simple sentences using writing strategies correctly. In Science, [Student’s Name] describes the daily weather. Moving forward in Science, she is encouraged to identify and name animals’ habitats more confidently.
[Student’s Name] is a gentle, loving girl who has made a lot of friends this term and loves being surrounded by them. She approaches her schoolwork with enthusiasm and is quick to help a friend who needs assistance. [Student’s Name] is learning to participate actively during our morning gatherings and small group sessions and learning that mistakes are ok. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] is able to read three-letter words with minimal support. Her next step is to build simple sentences and write them out using writing strategies correctly. In Math, [Student’s Name] has made good progress with counting to 100 from any given number, and now learning how to add and subtract within 10 independently. [Student’s Name] liked spending time at the Science weather station, where she would draw different types of weather as well as in the animals’ habitats area. Her next step in science is to verbalize her discoveries and speak in full sentences.
[Student’s Name] comes in with a smile every day. He is our little helper in the class. [Student’s Name] is able to recognize and write his name with less support. [Student’s Name] is beginning to speak up more and is more confident to raise his hand to respond to questions presented. In the learning areas, [Student’s Name] interacts well with all of his classmates. In Math, [Student’s Name] is able to count to 100 from any given number and learning how to add and subtract two numbers with minimal support. His next step is to do addition and subtraction within 10 independently. In Phonics, he continues to read three-letter words with support. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to be able to read three-letter words confidently with minimal support. In Science, he can describe the weather for the day and is learning to identify and name animals’ habitats. Moving forward in Science, he is encouraged to name animals’ habitats more confidently.
It has been a delight to witness [Student’s Name]’s personality shine through this term, it has been a joy to see her confidence grow with each day. She approaches her learning with enthusiasm and has well-developed receptive language, showing a solid understanding of what is expected or asked of her. [Student’s Name] shows amazing persistence in trying to verbalize her comprehension. In Phonics, she is able to read some of the three-letter words and is learning high-frequency words. Her next step is to build simple sentences and write them out using writing strategies correctly. In Math, she is learning to add and subtract independently within 10. Her next step is to add and subtract within 20. In Science, she is able to describe the weather for the day and learn to identify and name animals’ habitats.
[Student’s Name] is a quiet, observant and friendly student who has developed positive relationships with his classmates and has begun to settle into the classroom routines. [Student’s Name] is now learning to pay attention and participate actively during our whole group discussion. In Phonics, he can recognize most of the letter sounds and attempts to read some three-letter words by sounding them out. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to learn how to spell short words with less support and write them out; forming letters correctly. In Math, [Student’s Name] is doing well in counting and recognizing numbers to 20 and his next step is to count smoothly to 50, as well as learn 3D shapes. In Science, [Student’s Name] was attempting to name animals’ habitats with a support of a teacher. His next step is to identify and name animals’ habitats independently.
[Student’s Name] has been a pleasure to teach this term. I have enjoyed seeing his confidence build. He has begun responding to questions during class discussions and is developing confidence in speaking in a group and sharing his work with others. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to work on speaking in complete sentences. In Math, [Student’s Name] is able to count to 100 from any given number and is learning how to add and subtract within 20 with minimal support. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] has made good progress and now learning how to put together sounds, read and write words and keep them on a line. His next step is to build simple sentences and write them using strategies correctly. [Student’s Name] loves our outdoor activities and the science water lab. His next step in Science is to ask and answer questions about his observations using scientific vocabulary. Well done, [Student’s Name]! Next term I would like to see you at school every day.
The growth in [Student’s Name]’s confidence has impacted positively in all areas of his development. There are times when he needs reminders about staying focused and adding more details to his work in wring and drawing. [Student’s Name] enjoys participating in all class activities and sharing his knowledge with his classmates. [Student’s Name] is learning to take turns and work as a part of a team. [Student’s Name]’s English is improving daily and he is always trying to use the new words he has learned in his conversations with others. In phonics, [Student’s Name] is now able to read three-letter words with minimal support. His next step is to build simple sentences and write them using strategies correctly. In Math, [Student’s Name] is learning how to add and subtract within 10. In Science, he enjoyed all hands-on experiments and activities. His next step is to share his thoughts and ideas by adding more details.
[Student’s Name][Student’s Name]v is comfortable talking and sharing what he did or saw in English. He enjoys the reading area and is beginning to independently complete activities provided in the learning areas. Khaled persistently tries hard to sound out letters in English. His next step is to sound all letters, including letter combinations, with minimal support. [Student’s Name] is still learning to add more details to his drawings, including labeling. In Math, he is learning to identify missing numbers on the 100-chart as well continuing to practice counting from any given number. His next step is to add two small numbers up to 20 using the mental math strategy more independently. During Science experiments, [Student’s Name] listens and observes well and likes to give his well-thought opinion of the experiment. His next step is to predict local weather from daily weather observations. Keep persisting [Student’s Name]!
[Student’s Name] is settling into classroom routines and he is now more aware of the procedures. He can listen when given encouragement during whole class lessons and his attention span is improving. [Student’s Name] responds when prompted and is beginning to use words instead of body gestures when responding. He is learning to take turns with his classmates in the learning areas. In Math, he can count smoothly up to 10 and to 20 with support. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to continue counting numbers up to 20. In Phonics, he is gradually sounding more letters. His next step is to be able to read two and three-letter words, such as: at, in, mat, and sat. In writing, [Student’s Name] is continuously practicing the correct formation of the letters. In Science, he is able to identify the weather for the day. Moving forward in Science, [Student’s Name] is to continue recognizing the weather patterns in the (mention your country).
[Student’s Name] is a model student who is willing to offer assistance to children who might be in need. [Student’s Name] is always absorbing new information with relative ease and is quick to share his knowledge with friends. [Student’s Name] is a happy boy, who is growing with confidence and ability. He shows a strong understanding of all the Math concepts this term and is now developing by counting in 5s and confidently answering the question- What number makes ten more or ten less than…? In Phonics, [Student’s Name] has started the journey of reading for joy. [Student’s Name] is able to write a few sentences independently and his next step is to start all sentences with uppercase letters. Science always excites him as he loves experimenting and discovering new things. His next step in Science is to ask and answer questions in complete sentences using scientific vocabulary.
[Student’s Name] brings her natural curiosity about the world around her in the classroom with enthusiasm; asking questions for clarity, exploration or understanding. [Student’s Name] is always willing to help children who might need it, making her a good role model for her peers. She can communicate in both Arabic and English confidently, even helping me learn a few unfamiliar words in Arabic. She shows a strong understanding of Math which will benefit her next term when she learns more challenging concepts such as math word problems. I am pleased with her progress in Phonics and excited she has started the journey of reading. [Student’s Name] is now able to build simple sentences and write them using phonics knowledge. In Science, she can name and describe the animals’ habitats. The next step is to apply science problem-solving skills with less support.
[Student’s Name] has adapted to the new classroom environment with ease. She remains a quiet observer during morning greetings; showing good levels of concentration and a willingness to participate. With gentle guidance, we are helping her find her voice and to be more expressive and verbalize her needs or opinions. She has done incredibly well in phonics this term, something which should be applauded. Building on her existing letter awareness and her ability to write words based on spelling out the sounds she hears, her next steps will be to write her own sentences to express her thoughts and continue to be challenged in her reading. In Math [Student’s Name], will focus more on geometry in the coming term, to ensure a solid foundation. In Science, she makes inferences on daily weather patterns observed. Her next step is to apply her problem-solving skills to the questions asked of her.
[Student’s Name] is an observant boy. He is aware of his surroundings and quick to support his classmates in placing items in the correct spot. [Student’s Name] enjoys outdoor learning and collaborates well with his classmates. He has also started to slow down and take his time when moving from one area to another. [Student’s Name] can express himself and his opinions in English. In Math, he is learning to count numbers and represent them up to 20. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to add two small numbers and understand the concept more and less. In Phonics, he can sound letters with some support. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to start sounding and reading simple 3 letter words confidently. He is learning to add more details and start labeling his drawings using letter knowledge. In Science, [Student’s Name] is able to identify some of the animals’ habitats. His next step is to apply his science problem-solving skills with less support.
[Student’s Name] is a gentle, well-behaved learner. He is learning how to stay focused on a given task within big or small group learning and is learning the skill of independence so that he could rely on the teacher’s help less. It is important that [Student’s Name] develops independence to allow him to participate more in all aspects of school. In Math, [Student’s Name] is developing in recognizing numbers to 5, and their values, and counting smoothly to 15. In Phonics, he is attempting to name the letter sounds as well as tracing them to form them correctly. Daily reinforcement of letters and sounds will help him attain a level he is capable of. [Student’s Name] loves our outdoor activities and the small science water lab. In Science, he is able to identify the weather for the day. His next step in Science is to use vocabulary to describe weather conditions, for example, It is sunny, It is cloudy, and It is foggy.
[Student’s Name] is a happy and enthusiastic learner who enjoys interacting with peers. He is meticulous about his work and loves sharing his learning. [Student’s Name] is a flexible learner; adapting easily to change and challenges in learning. [Student’s Name] is making steady progress in all learning areas. In Math, he can count from any given number and is learning how to add and subtract within 20 independently. [Student’s Name] has made good progress in phonics and is able to read simple books. With minimal reminders, [Student’s Name] is able to build simple sentences and write them using strategies, most of the time correctly. His next step is to write sentences independently using strategies correctly, adding more details to his drawing and writing. [Student’s Name] loves exploring our science experiments and loves building houses. His next step in Science is to use his observations to ask and answer questions using scientific vocabulary.
[Student’s Name] is settling into classroom routines and he is now more aware of the procedures. He can listen when given encouragement during whole class lessons and his attention span is improving. [Student’s Name] responds when prompted and is beginning to use words instead of body gestures when responding. In Math, he is able to count to 100 from any given number, learning to add and subtract two-digit numbers within 10 in his head. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to continue practicing his addition and subtraction within 10. In Phonics, he is gradually sounding more letters. His next step is to read simple books independently. [Student’s Name] is continuously practicing writing the correct formation of the letters. In Science, he is able to describe the weather for the day and to identify and name animals’ habitats. His next step is to learn to ask and answer questions using scientific vocabulary.
[Student’s Name] is settling well into classroom routines and listens well to instructions given to him. [Student’s Name] is beginning to collaborate with his classmates. He is always ready for a learning challenge allocated to him. [Student’s Name] is able to verbalize his thoughts. In Math, he is able to add within 20 and subtract within 10 in his mind confidently. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to begin comprehending word problems and strengthening his understanding of addition and subtraction number problems. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] is starting to read simple sentences with minimal support. His next step is beginning to write sentences with some sight words with less support and to add more details, including colors in his drawing. In Science, [Student’s Name] enjoys experiments as well as making animal habitats. His next step is to identify and name all the animal habitats that he learned so far.
[Student’s Name] is a thoughtful, engaged and eager learner. Her confidence has grown and she participates in discussions and tasks to further develop her knowledge and skills. She eagerly explores all learning tasks, asking many questions to gain more information about the skills she is mastering. [Student’s Name] is beginning to show confidence in supporting others in developing their own understanding of skills. She willingly tackles any challenge given to her to extend her thinking. [Student’s Name] enjoys reading and is beginning to use more expression and enjoys reading to her peers. In Math, she has a good understanding of numbers and is working on adding and subtracting independently. In Science, [Student’s Name] suggests good hypotheses and is using her writing skills to record her findings. Her next step is to continue developing in answering questions using scientific vocabulary.
[Student’s Name] has been a pleasure to teach this term. I have enjoyed seeing his confidence built with every week passing by. He has begun responding to questions during class discussions and is developing confidence in speaking in a group and sharing his work with others. In Math, [Student’s Name] is developing in adding and subtracting within 20. His next step is to do it independently and with less support. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] has made good progress and is now learning how to put together sounds to read a word, as well as write words and keep them on a line. His next step is to make simple sentences and write them using strategies correctly. In Science, [Student’s Name] enjoyed all hands-on experiments and activities. His favorite is animal habitats. His next step is to share his thoughts and ideas adding more details. Good start, [Student’s Name]!
[Student’s Name] is aware of his routine in the morning. He listens and does not hesitate to ask questions if he does not understand something with his learning. [Student’s Name] enjoys showing his new Math skills periodically. He excels when he is given a challenge in any learning area. Learning new knowledge comes quickly to him. He is a class leader during Math learning, showing steps on how he adds numbers. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to understand the questions asked of him in Math word problems. In Phonics, he is learning to add details to his writing with support. His next step is to add more details to his drawings independently. [Student’s Name]’s reading has improved dramatically and he is able to read any given book with minimal support. In Science, he collaborates well with his group during experiments. His next step is to apply his science problem-solving skills with less support.
[Student’s Name] is settling into classroom routines and she is now more aware of the procedures. She can listen when given encouragement during whole class lessons and her attention span is improving. [Student’s Name] responds when prompted and is beginning to use words instead of body gestures when responding. She is learning to take turns with her classmates at the learning areas. In Mathematics, she is confidently counting up to 14. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to continue counting numbers up to 20. In English, she is gradually sounding more phonemes. Her next step is to be able to independently identify these letters. She is continuously practicing writing the correct formation of the letters. In Science, she is able to describe the weather for the day. Moving forward in Science, [Student’s Name] is to continue recognizing the weather patterns in the (mention a country). Keep persisting [Student’s Name]!
[Student’s Name] is an expressive and cheerful student. She can identify her likes and dislikes confidently. [Student’s Name] is also comfortable voicing out her opinions. She is beginning to show comprehension and understanding of texts she is reading. She is starting to listen attentively and is more aware of raising her hands if she needs to speak. [Student’s Name] is friendly and collaborates well with her classmates at the learning areas. She identifies numbers which come before and after another in Math. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to add and subtract numbers to 5 fluently. In English she can add more details to her drawings and label her writing with the letter sounds learned. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to write her sentences confidently. In Science, she makes inferences on daily weather patterns observed. Her next step is to apply her problem-solving skills to questions asked of her. Well done [Student’s Name]!
[Student’s Name] constantly tries her best. She likes to bring notes she writes at home to school. [Student’s Name] volunteers on any learning activity. She enjoys sounding out her letters independently and singing the alphabet song. Fatima is a mentor to other classmates. She is a confident speaker. [Student’s Name] enjoys adding a lot of details in her drawings. Her coloring is neat, and she enjoys painting. In Mathematics, [Student’s Name] is able to count numbers to 20. Her next step is to start adding two small numbers. In English, [Student’s Name] labels her drawings with her letters and sounds knowledge. Her extension is to label her drawing confidently with less support. In Science, Fatima describes the daily weather. Moving forward in Science, she is encouraged to identify solid, liquid and gas more confidently. A good start, [Student’s Name]!
[Student’s Name] now comes in with a smile every day. She is our little helper in the class. [Student’s Name] is able to recognize and write her name with less support. She is shy but listens well to learning instructions given to her. [Student’s Name] is beginning to speak up more. She is more confident to raise her hands to respond to questions presented. In the learning areas, [Student’s Name] interacts well with her classmates and does notify an adult if she notices anyone who needs additional assistance. In Mathematics, [Student’s Name] continually is able to recognize numbers with support. In English, she continues to sound her single letters with support. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to be able to recognize these letters confidently with minimal support. In Science, she can describe the weather for the day. [Student’s Name] is learning to identify and draw the correct position of objects such as the sun in her drawing. Keep persisting, [Student’s Name]!
[Student’s Name] is starting to understand routines. Initially, he was shy, but now he is more confident to speak up if needing more clarification. [Student’s Name] is meticulous when writing or coloring. He has a good pencil grip. He enjoys being in the role play area. [Student’s Name] cooperates well with his peers, especially during science experiments. He is an eager learner who is always the first to raise his hand to respond to a question. In Math, [Student’s Name] is confident counting numbers to 100 from one. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to start adding numbers tol 5. He continues to sound out letters and label pictures using phonics knowledge with less support in English. [Student’s Name]’s learning extension is to understand better instructions given to him in English. In Science [Student’s Name] describes the daily weather independently. His next step is to correlate local daily weather patterns with his weather predictions in Abu Dhabi.
[Student’s Name] has settled well into routines. She enjoys counting the number of footprints as soon as she comes in the morning. When giving her morning greeting, [Student’s Name] responds well. She is expressive and is caring towards her classmates. [Student’s Name] engages in 2-way communication when asked questions. She likes to do mark making and enjoys writing in the role play area. [Student’s Name] works constructively with her classmates in the learning areas. She has a firm pencil grip and likes to label items. In Math, [Student’s Name] recognizes numbers and their representations. Her next step is to add quantities up to 10. In English, [Student’s Name] labels her drawings with less support. Her next step is to sound out more graphemes and to continue labeling using her phonics knowledge independently. In Science [Student’s Name] describes experiment independently. Her next step is to differentiate things around her as being solid, liquid or gas.
[Student’s Name] is settling well to routines. She is starting to listen to instructions given to her. Hamda is beginning to collaborate with her classmates. She enjoys hands-on activities and writing on the whiteboard. When [Student’s Name] puts her mind to a task, she can excel in it. She likes to use question words and can articulate her thoughts. [Student’s Name] supports her peers and translate to the teacher their responses. Hence, she has the potential to be a leader in the class. In Math, [Student’s Name] adds numbers to 5. Her next step is to add numbers fluently to 10. In English, [Student’s Name] labels her pictures with letter sounds. Her next step is to take great care when drawing by adding more details and writing simple sentences. In Science, during the ice experiment, [Student’s Name] described what happens with the change of temperature to the ice. Her next step is to identify types of matter solid, gas & liquid.
[Student’s Name] is always ready for a learning challenge allocated to him. He reads many two and three letter words. He is able to verbalize his thoughts. In Math, he is currently decomposing numbers up to 10. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to begin comprehending word problems and strengthening his understanding of addition and subtraction number problems. In English, [Student’s Name] is starting to read sentences with less support. He is aware of using the pointer finger while he is reading his sentences. [Student’s Name] is beginning to write sentences with some sight words with less support. His next step is to add more details, including colors in his drawing. In Science [Student’s Name] enjoys experiments and sequenced his maracas making independently. His next step is to continue connecting his daily weather observations with weather predictions in the (mention a country). Well done, [Student’s Name]!
[Student’s Name] is aware of his routine in the morning. He listens and does not hesitate to ask questions if he does not understand something with his learning. [Student’s Name] enjoys showing his new Math skills periodically. He excels when he is given a challenge in any learning area. Learning new knowledge comes quickly to him. He is a class leader during Math learning, showing steps on how he adds numbers. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to understand questions asked of him in Math word problems. In English, he is learning to add details to his writing with support. [Student’s Name] reads some two and three-letter words. His next step is to add more details to his drawings independently. In Science, when shown real objects, [Student’s Name] identifies solids independently. He also collaborates well with his group during science experiments. His next step is to apply his Science problem-solving skills with less support.
[Student’s Name] is comfortable talking and sharing what he did or saw in English. He enjoys the reading area and is beginning to do activities provided independently in the learning areas. [Student’s Name] persistently tries hard to sound out his letters in English. His next step is to sound all his letters, including graphemes, with minimal support. [Student’s Name] needs to add more details in his drawings, including labeling. In Math, he is learning to identify missing numbers on the 100-chart. [Student’s Name] continues to practice counting and representing numbers. His next step is to start adding two small numbers up to 5. During Science experiments [Student’s Name] listens and observes well and likes to give his well thought opinion of the experiment. His next step is to predict local weather from daily weather observations. Keep persisting, [Student’s Name]!
[Student’s Name] is an observant girl. She is aware of her surroundings and quick to support her classmates in placing items in the correct spot. [Student’s Name] enjoys outdoor provisions and collaborates well with her classmates. She is beginning to have better coordination when she is walking and running. [Student’s Name] has also started to slow down and not rush when moving from one area to another. She can voice her opinion in English. [Student’s Name] has a firm pencil grip and can write her name independently. In Mathematics, she is learning to count numbers and represent it up to 20. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to add two small numbers and understand the concept more and less. In English, she can sound letters with less support. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to start sounding and reading simple 3 letter words. She also needs to add more details and start labeling her drawings using her phonics knowledge. In Science [Student’s Name] is able to identify the weather for the day. Moving forward she needs to continue observing the weather patterns. Good start, [Student’s Name]!
[Student’s Name] enjoys giving his morning greetings when he comes in. He is friendly and helpful to other classmates. He enjoys greeting everyone in the afternoon before he goes home. [Student’s Name] writes his name independently. His pencil grip is gradually improving. [Student’s Name] listens better to instructions given to him. He has been using some finger gym techniques, scissors, and different paintbrushes to paint and write. [Student’s Name] can converse and state his likes and dislikes. He collaborates well with his classmates in the learning areas. [Student’s Name] enjoys the role play area. In Math, he is learning to count numbers and their representations. His next step is to add numbers to 5. He is beginning to draw more details with support. His next step is to write words using his phonics knowledge. In Science, [Student’s Name] observes and listens well to instructions. His next step is to make inferences on local weather patterns.
[Student’s Name] has settled well to the routines. She would also happily support her other classmates when necessary. [Student’s Name] is soft-spoken and slowly gaining her confidence speaking up. She responds to questions asked of her. [Student’s Name] enjoys physical activities, including dancing. She is gradually learning how to take turns when in the learning areas. [Student’s Name] likes numbers and would quickly respond to number questions. In Mathematics, she is learning to add two small numbers up to 5. [Student’s Name] is also gaining her confidence in counting numbers from 1 to 100. In English, she is learning to add more details to her drawing, including writing the first letter sounds of what she drew. Her next step is to be able to recognize, sound and read simple 3 letter words. In Science, [Student’s Name] is able to describe the weather of the day. Her next step is to connect her understanding of daily weather with weather predictions in the (mention a country). Keep persisting, [Student’s Name]!
[Student’s Name] is beginning to show maturity in her learning and independently chooses learning resources when she completes a task. [Student’s Name] listens well to learning instructions and enjoys participating in all learning areas. She collaborates well with her classmates. [Student’s Name] enjoys science experiments being conducted and independently follows the steps in these experiments. Her next step is to describe her understanding of daily weather with local weather predictions. She is starting to speak out more and not depend on using body gestures to respond. [Student’s Name] likes to lead in reading lessons for her peers. In Math, she is learning to subtract numbers up to 10. Her next step is to find numbers that make 10. [Student’s Name] is learning to add details to her drawing, including labeling based on the letter sounds learned in English. Well done! [Student’s Name].
[Student’s Name] has settled well to routines. He is an eager learner and is beginning to ask questions and share his opinions. [Student’s Name] follows and applies problem-solving strategies independently and is a quick learner. [Student’s Name] is meticulous and neat with he is cutting, drawing and painting. He enjoys going to the reading area, where he looks through books. In Math, [Student’s Name] is learning to add two numbers up to 5. His next step is to focus on addition to 10. In English, [Student’s Name] is learning to write words in his drawings using his phonics knowledge. He is also learning to sound out and read two and three-letter words consistently. His next step is to begin reading simple sentences. In Science, [Student’s Name] can explain his observations of experiments in Arabic/Spanish. His next step is to be able to articulate his Science observations in English too. Great start, [Student’s Name]!
[Student’s Name] is beginning to settle. He comes in calm and happy in the morning. He has a strong interest in cars. [Student’s Name] can describe illustrations he sees in his car book. In English, he can sound all the letters in his first name with minimal support. [Student’s Name] independently writes the three letters in his first name. His next step is to continue persisting in sounding out graphemes. Continuous practice is needed for his pencil grip. [Student’s Name] enjoys handing out bus tags to his classmates at the end of the day. In Math, he is able to sort objects based on colors. [Student’s Name] can recognize some big and small numbers. He can also identify 2-dimensional shapes from the environment, including using some of the prepositions to locate these shapes. [Student’s Name] enjoys outdoor provision during the movement break. Keep persisting, [Student’s Name]!
[Student’s Name] is a friendly and happy learner who enjoys coming to school and being able to interact with his friends. He is very active in one-on-one learning engagements. As his confidence has grown he is now listening more attentively and participating in class discussions. [Student’s Name] has made good progress with counting, and writing numbers to 10 and he is now working on counting to 20 fluently and understanding the number concepts. He has made progress with sound recognition. Through regular daily practice, his fine motor skills and concentration are improving. Once [Student’s Name] is able to consistently recognize letter sounds, we will introduce him to blending and segmenting three-letter words. [Student’s Name] loved all our scientific experiments and tried to share his discoveries and thoughts. His next step is to use scientific vocabulary words significantly.
[Student’s Name] is a happy, energetic, and enthusiastic learner who enjoys interacting with his peers. He is meticulous about his learning and loves sharing his efforts. He is a flexible learner, adapting easily to changes and challenges in the learning environment. I found that drawing on a board, taking selfies using different features of the camera on the student’s iPad as well as sharing his work with his family members are his favorite things. [Student’s Name] is making steady progress in all learning areas. He counts fluently to 10 and is now working on developing skills in counting and recognizing numbers to 20, and understanding their value. [Student’s Name] has made good progress in learning his letter sounds and is now learning how to blend and read three-letter words. He loves exploring during our science experiments. His next step is to learn and use scientific vocabulary words significantly.
I have enjoyed seeing [Student’s Name]’s confidence build with every week passing by. She has begun responding to questions during class discussions and is developing confidence in speaking in a group and sharing her work with others. In Math, [Student’s Name] is learning about her 2D shapes and developing in counting to 20 confidently. Her next step will be to recognize numbers to 20, count on from any given number and say what number comes next or before a given number. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] has made good progress and is now learning how to put together sounds, blend them and read a word as well as write words down and keep them on a line. States of matter were her favorite experiments when she had to hunt for a dinosaur in the ice cube. Her next step is to learn and use scientific vocabulary words meaningfully.
[Student’s Name] interacts well with both her peers and adults alike. She always brings something to show her friends or talk about during our whole class discussions. Her concentration is improving steadily and shows good levels of development when committed to work she enjoys. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] is developing in recognizing her sounds and learning how to blend and read three-letter words. Her next step is to write three-letter words forming letters correctly. In Math, [Student’s Name] is developing in counting smoothly to 20 as well as recognizing the numbers and writing them down correctly. Her next step is mastering those skills and learning the value of the numbers to 20. This term she spent lots of time at our science senses station discovering different fragrances and learning how it feels when you touch different surfaces. Her next step is to develop planning and prediction skills.
[Student’s Name] is a friendly and caring young girl who shows compassion for her classmates in times of need. She enjoys sharing news daily of her beloved family and her new bedroom. She expresses her feelings and opinions by speaking in full, complete sentences. Recently [Student’s Name] started to like drawing and coloring and I noticed a big improvement. In Phonics, Fatima has learned to recognize sounds, with her next step being to put those sounds together, blending, and reading them. She has developed her ability in correctly writing out three-letter words and keeping them on a line. In Math, [Student’s Name] is developing into smooth counting to 20 and the recognition of numbers to 10. Her favorite station is the Science one, where she loves to spend time exploring with interest concepts such as the states of matter and the five senses. Her next step in Science is to develop planning and prediction skills.
[Student’s Name] is a happy and enthusiastic learner who is always excited about being at school and exploring new learning opportunities. She has adjusted well to the new school routines and enjoys interacting with her classmates in an appropriate manner. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] is developing in recognizing all of her letter sounds and her next step is to put them together and read some of the three-letter words as well as write them out correctly by keeping them on a line. She can count to 10 and is now learning how to count to 20. Her next step in Math is to count to 50 confidently as well as recognize and write numbers to 20. Our Science tasting experiment brought lots of joy and [Student’s Name] can name things that are sweet or sour. Her next step is to expand her vocabulary and speak in complete sentences.
[Student’s Name] is very organized, and he knows his class routine as soon as he comes into the classroom. He participates actively in learning in the classroom and is one of our role model students. [Student’s Name] reads some of the three-letter words and is now progressing in building sentences and writing them out using his writing strategies correctly. He has mastered his counting to 100 by 1’s and his next step is to count to 100 by 10’s and then by 5’s, as well as answering questions such as “what number is 10 more than, 10 less than?”. [Student’s Name] is developing in 2D shapes recognition and learning his 3D shapes. He likes Science for its exciting experiments that we had so far this year, such as hunting for a dinosaur in the ice, drawing with water, and exploring what will happen with tasting and smelling activities. His next step in Science is to develop planning and prediction skills.
At first, [Student’s Name] seemed very shy, but as the term has progressed, her confidence has grown stronger every day. She communicates with ease, holding good conversations in English with her peers or myself. [Student’s Name] learned her numbers to 10 and their values very quickly and her next step is to count smoothly and identify numbers to 20 as well as recognize 2D shapes regardless of their sizes. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] is able to recognize most of the letter sounds and her next step is to learn how to blend and segment three-letter words, write them By forming her letters correctly and to keep the words on a line. States of matter were the most favorite experiments when she had to hunt for a dinosaur in the ice cube. Her next step is to learn and use scientific vocabulary words meaningfully.
[Student’s Name] is continually moving forward in his learning in Term 1. He has made friends among his classmates and enjoys talking to and spending time with them. He is always eager to explore the learning environment, discovering what learning tasks and challenges have been set for him. His favorite activities are usually our Science stations. He has developed his investigation skills and his next step is to expand his vocabulary to be able to talk about things in complete sentences. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] recognizes all of his letter sounds and his next step is to segment and write them down correctly. He is doing well counting to 20 and learning how to form and write the numbers by keeping them on a line. His next step is to count to 50 and recognize 2D shapes regardless of their sizes or positions.
[Student’s Name] is a lovely girl who has taken some time to make adjustments to the routines at school and is learning the skill of independence so that she could rely less on her teacher’s help. It is important that [Student’s Name] develops her independence as this will allow her to participate more in all aspects of her day at school. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] is mastering her letter sounds recognition and her next step will be to blend and read three-letter words as well as form the letters correctly and keep them on a line. In Math, she is doing well-naming numbers to 10 and is now learning how to count to 30 and recognize numbers to 20 effortlessly. Her next step is to say what number is one more or one less than a given number. [Student’s Name] eagerly participated in all our Science experiments. Her next step is to expand her vocabulary and speak in complete sentences when she talks about her discoveries.
[Student’s Name] is a happy and sociable student who enjoys his day at school. In Math, he is moving forward in counting to 15 and recognizing numbers to 5 with support. He is also learning 2D shapes and how many sides, they have, if any. I have observed [Student’s Name]’s fine motor skills and his writing was improving during the past few weeks. He is learning now how to form his letters correctly and is working hard to keep them on a line. He has shown some progress in letter-sounds recognition and he attempts to blend and read them. [Student’s Name] strives for independence and is not afraid to try something new and make a mistake, which is all part of the learning process and enables him to correct himself, building his self-esteem. In Science, [Student’s Name] has learned his five senses well and is now mastering the states of matter. His next step is being able to plan and draw his predictions.
[Student’s Name] is a quiet yet diligent and observant student. She listens carefully to all that is going on around her in class discussions and lessons. [Student’s Name] learned her numbers to 10 and their values and is working on counting to 20 and the number values too. She is able to recognize all the letter sounds and is developing in blending and segmenting three-letter words as well as writing them out and keeping the words on a line. Building simple sentences and writing them down using writing strategies correctly is her next step in writing. During provision time we often find [Student’s Name] at the Smell and Guess Science Station, trying to guess what objects smell like. Hunting for a dinosaur was another [Student’s Name]’s favorite Science activity. Her next step is to expand her vocabulary and speak in complete sentences when she talks about her discoveries.
It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know [Student’s Name] over the past term. [Student’s Name]’s self-confidence has developed through helping her peers. She is like a little mini teacher in the room, reminding her friends to pack away or helping them to write when they have forgotten their letter sounds or numbers. In Math, [Student’s Name] is mastering her counting to 100 by 1’s skill and her next step is to count to 100 by 10’s and learn simple addition. Through regular daily practice, her fine motor skills and concentration are improving. [Student’s Name] is able to blend her letter sounds. Her next step is building simple sentences and writing using her writing strategies correctly. Science experiments have always been her favorite part of daily lessons. Her next step is to learn how to make a plan and draw her prediction.
[Student’s Name] is a gentle well-behaved learner. Currently, [Student’s Name] is learning how to stay focused on a given task within big or small group learning and is practicing the skill of independence so that he can rely less on his teacher’s help. It is important that [Student’s Name] develops his independence as this will allow him to participate more in all aspects of his day at school. In Math, [Student’s Name] is developing in recognizing numbers to 5, their values, and counting smoothly to 15. In Phonics, he is attempting to name the letter sounds as well as tracing them starting at a dot, so that he can learn how to form them correctly. [Student’s Name] loves our small Science water lab. He is always looking forward to spending a good amount of time playing with his friends at that station. His next step is to expand his vocabulary and speak in complete sentences when he talks about his discoveries.
[Student’s Name] is a quiet and polite boy. He enjoys drawing and coloring activities. At the beginning of the term, he did not like to sing, move, or dance, but now he joins us with joy. [Student’s Name] has made lots of friends this term and loves being surrounded by them. In science, he has mastered investigation skills and his next step is to expand his vocabulary to be able to talk about his discoveries in complete sentences. I loved seeing his sparkling eyes when he found a dinosaur in the ice. In Phonics, he is blending and segmenting three and four-letter words independently and is now learning how to build simple sentences as well as write using his writing strategies correctly. In Math, he has mastered counting and number recognition to 100 and is now learning how to count to 100 by 10’s and his next step is to decompose numbers within 10.
[Student’s Name] gets along well with his peers and teachers, making friends at school easily. He is one of our model students who is also willing to offer assistance to children who might be in need. [Student’s Name] is always absorbing new information with relative ease and is quick to share his knowledge with his friends. He is a happy child, who is growing with confidence and ability daily. He shows a strong understanding of all Math concepts he learned this term and now he is developing in counting to 100 by 10’s and answering the question “What number is ten more than…?”. I am incredibly happy with his progress in Phonics and excited that he has started on the journey of reading for joy. Science as a subject always excites him as he loves experimenting and discovering new things. His next step is to expand his vocabulary to be able to talk about his discoveries in complete sentences.
[Student’s Name] has started to settle into the daily classroom routines. He is beginning to show independence and is looking for areas in the classroom that interest him. He is learning to follow the rules and two or three steps task directions independently. He is able to understand what I tell him or ask him to do and is learning how to respond in English too. In Math, [Student’s Name] can recognize numbers to 10 and his next step is to recognize numbers to 20 and their values. In Phonics, he identifies most of the sounds of the letters and his next step is to blend and segment three letter-words and write them out forming his letters correctly. [Student’s Name] enjoyed all of the Science experiments, especially the dinosaur hunting in the ice and a station with different types of weather. His next step is to expand his vocabulary to be able to talk about his discoveries in complete sentences.
[Student’s Name] is energetic and friendly towards everyone and he loves being surrounded by his friends. He is learning to be a good listener when others are speaking. [Student’s Name] is beginning to listen and stay on task a lot longer during small group lessons. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] is developing letter-sounds recognition and how to label his pictures. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to learn how to draw and write more independently as well as listen to the sounds he hears in words and write those sounds in the order he hears them when labeling his pictures. I would recommend using Razkids and ExactPath on a regular basis at home. In Math, [Student’s Name] is learning how to count to 30 smoothly and his next step is to learn the concept of the numbers such as value. [Student’s Name] wonders about the world around him and is like a little scientist who likes exploring every day something new at our Science stations.
It has been a delight to witness [Student’s Name]’s personality shine through this term. She approaches her learning with enthusiasm, even when motivation decreases, gentle reminders seem to help her focus. [Student’s Name] has well-developed receptive language, showing a solid understanding of what is expected or asked of her, following instructions, and giving feedback either using body language or written cues. [Student’s Name] shows amazing persistence in trying to verbalize her comprehension during our Science lessons, with her next step being to plan and draw her predictions. In Phonics, she is able to read some three-letter words and is learning high-frequency words. Her next step is to build simple sentences and write them using writing strategies correctly. In Math, she can count to 20 and is learning how to recognize numbers to 20 as well as their values.
[Student’s Name] is an energetic and happy student who loves all of our outdoor activities such as flat races, and jungle gyms. He is beginning to develop his listening skills and his vocabulary has improved too through the term. [Student’s Name] is attempting to express some of his wants and needs in English. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] is able to recognize all of his letter sounds and his next step is to blend, read and write them down while forming his letters correctly. In Math, he is able to recognize most of the numbers to 10. His next step is to count to 20 smoothly and learn the number value of the numbers to 20 as well as recognize 2D shapes. [Student’s Name] also liked spending time at the Science stations. His favorite one was the Science Lab, where he could explore how things around him work and move. His next step will be to expand his vocabulary which will allow him to speak in complete sentences.
[Student’s Name] comes to class every day with a positive attitude and a big smile on her face. She cooperates consistently with the teachers and her peers. Most of [Student’s Name]’s peers are asking to sit with [Student’s Name] on a daily basis. [Student’s Name] enjoys talking with her friends and teachers, however, she usually does it in Arabic/Spanish and now she is beginning to develop a vocabulary to express herself in English too. She loves spending time exploring things around her, with her favorite activities being ones that are hands-on, especially our messy play. In Math, [Student’s Name] can count smoothly to 10 and her next step is to count to 20 fluently as well as recognize 2D shapes. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] is able to recognize all of the letter sounds and is started to blend and read three-letter words. Her next step is to segment some short words and write them down while forming her letters correctly.
[Student’s Name] works hard on any task presented to him and finds an opportunity to learn new skills, which has led to him making good progress this term. He is an independent and confident student. He has many friends and enjoys spending time with them. [Student’s Name] is an enthusiastic class participant who is always keen to participate in any lesson, conversation, or activity that takes place. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] is able to read short sentences and write them down using his writing strategies correctly. His next step is to be the author of his own stories and draw pictures to support his text. In Math, [Student’s Name] counts to 100 by 1’s, and his next step is to count to 100 by 10’s and answer the question “What number is 10 more than…?”. In Science, [Student’s Name] can investigate and predict what might happen, with his next step being to draw his plan and prediction.
[Student’s Name] is a quiet, observant and friendly student who has developed positive relationships with his classmates. He is beginning to take responsibility for his learning and is showing more enthusiasm for certain activities as well as beginning to show a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom. In Phonics, he can recognize most of the letter sounds and attempts to read some three-letter words by sounding them out. [Student’s Name]’s next step is to learn how to segment short words and write them out, forming his letters correctly. In Math, [Student’s Name] is doing well counting, recognizing numbers to 20 and his next step is to count smoothly to 50 as well as name 2D shapes. He participated in all of our Science experiments and is now learning how to predict what can happen. His next step is to expand his vocabulary to be able to talk about his discoveries in complete sentences.
It has taken some time but [Student’s Name] has adjusted to the new routines of school life and now learning how to be a good listener and pay attention during our circle times. [Student’s Name] is a friendly student and has made some friends this term and learning how to communicate with them in English. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] has learned some of his letter sounds and his next step is to blend and segment three-letter words and write them down as he hears them. In Math, he is able to recognize his numbers to 10 and his next step is to learn how to count to 20 smoothly and learn the concept of the numbers to 20. [Student’s Name] takes an active part in our science experiments. His most favorite one was Hunting for a Dinosaur in the ice. He was so excited to rescue it and we could see and feel the joy that he experienced on that day. His next step will be to expand his vocabulary which will allow him to speak in complete sentences.
[Student’s Name] has made a lot of friends this term and loves being surrounded by them. She approaches her schoolwork with enthusiasm and is quick to help a friend who needs it. She is participating actively during our morning gatherings and small group sessions. In Phonics, [Student’s Name] is able to recognize all of the letter sounds and now learning how to blend them and read simple words as well as some of the sight words. Her next step is to build simple sentences and write them out using writing strategies correctly. In Math, [Student’s Name] has made good progress with counting, and writing numbers to 20, she is now working on counting to 50 fluently and understanding the concept of the numbers. [Student’s Name]’s liked spending time at the Science weather station, where she would draw different types of weather. Her next step is to expand her vocabulary, which will allow her to speak in complete sentences.
Conclusion:
End-of-term comments provide an opportunity to acknowledge the multidimensional growth and achievements of our students. By encompassing social, emotional, and academic aspects, teachers can deliver comprehensive feedback that encourages well-rounded development. These sample comments offer a starting point for kindergarten and elementary teachers, allowing them to craft personalized, empowering messages for their students. Let us celebrate their progress, inspire continued growth, and look forward to a successful future together.
