Kindergarten work habits report card comments

12 sample Kindergarten work habits comments for standards-based report cards, from Exceeds to Beginning: 6 strengths and 6 next steps. Adapt any sentence to what you have seen in class, or write them for your whole class in the free Studio.

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Sample comments

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Exceeds

Strength, Self-regulation. Sam sets personal learning goals, tracks progress, and adjusts plans along the way. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Strength, Collaboration. Sam is a thoughtful team member who shares ideas, listens closely, and helps the group reach its goal. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Next step, Responsibility. Sam is ready to take on a bigger class role, such as leading a small project. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8

Meets

Strength, Initiative. Sam shows interest in learning and joins class tasks with energy. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Next step, Organization. At home, Sam can set up a spot for school things and check it each evening. Home tip Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Next step, Independence. A next step is for Sam to reread the directions and test one idea before raising a hand for help. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8

Approaching

Strength, Initiative. Sam is beginning to offer ideas when invited. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Strength, Collaboration. Sam is friendly with classmates and is learning to accept others' ideas. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Next step, Independence. At home, Sam can complete small tasks, like setting the table, with fewer reminders each week. Home tip Written for Kindergarten-Grade 5

Beginning

Strength, Organization. With support, Sam can follow a short list of steps to start a task. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Next step, Responsibility. A next step is for Sam to finish one short task each day and share it with me. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Next step, Self-regulation. A next step is for Sam to practice one calming strategy with an adult each day. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8

How U.S. districts report

One district defines the learning behaviors on its PreK-Grade 2 card this way.
learned actions that enable students to access learning and interact with others productively in the community
Howard County Public School System (Maryland), Understanding the Elementary Report Card PreK-Grade 2, A Guide for Families, PDF p.1-2 · Source
One district grades conduct and work habits on a three-level scale.
Students receive grades (1, 2, or 3), separate from the content area, for conduct and work habits.
Wake County Public School System (North Carolina), Elementary Report Cards, web page · Source
Another district marks work habits with four letters.
E (Excellent), S (Satisfactory), N (Needs Improvement), U (Unsatisfactory)
Santa Ana Unified School District (California), Report Card Guide for Parents, Grade 1 (Rev. 2016), PDF p.2-3 · Source

Questions teachers ask

Which U.S. report card does this follow?

None in particular: U.S. districts design their own report cards. This mode offers ELA, math and work habits comments, which many standards-based cards report, on scales that differ by district.

Are these Kindergarten work habits comments tied to the curriculum?

No. They are written for Kindergarten-Grade 8 or Kindergarten-Grade 5 and are not pinned to a single expectation, so check each sentence against what you actually taught before you use it.

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U.S. districts design their own report cards. This mode offers ELA, math and work habits comments for Grades K-8; it does not mirror a particular district's card.
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