Assessment period is in the air here in Brightwoods School… For everybody’s info, this is the time when we evaluate student performance based on several skills under Motor Development, Social Emotional Development, and Cognitive Development… What we do is we evaluate performance, then assign letter grades such as VG for Very Good, G for Good, F for Fair, and NH for Needs Help for every skill.  To support our grading system, we usually write remarks… Our remarks aim to describe children’s performance in a detailed and concise manner… with these, we hope that parents will have a better idea about their children’s strong points, as well as their weaknesses… For the longest time, it has been a struggle for teachers to write remarks… That’s why I want to share some of my sample remarks, and hopefully, will serve as valuable reference materials for preschool educators… You can also add in your thoughts and ideas…

Remarks for Motor Development:

Greta can amply perform a variety of manipulative play activities presented in class. She is adept at controlling fine-motor implements such as crayons, pencils, and scissors. She also shows interest and competence in completing puzzles with increasing complexity.

Cora enthusiastically participates in movement activities. She can smoothly move the different parts of her body with grace and proper timing. Her evident dancing abilities greatly aid in further developing her balance, coordination, and rhythmic skills.

With much effort, Cora has the potential to produce better handwriting outputs. She is now frequently observed to be more conscious of neatness and proper strokes when writing letters and numerals.

Bea finds pleasure in engaging in dancing and movement activities. She can execute dance steps very well and has a good sense of timing and rhythm. She shows flexibility when performing non-locomotor tasks such as bending and stretching.

Vann participates in various manipulative tasks with age-appropriate skill and competence. She copies simple figures correctly and with greater attention to detail. She is also able to make near-accurate representations during free hand drawing.

Carmen has evidently matured in terms of fine motor development. Her developing small muscle dexterity and strength allow her to be comfortable in controlling a variety of manipulative implements. She now engages in many writing tasks in a purposeful way- often to communicate ideas.

Pauline is skilled in activities requiring eye-hand coordination such as sewing, stringing beads, using crayons, and cutting with scissors. Neatness and precision are evident as she accomplishes table works assigned.

Lola continues to show remarkable progress in handwriting skills. She can print letters and numerals legibly and in proper form. She also shows awareness of lines and spacing between words.

Marge has developed efficient movement skills whether stationary or in motion. She finds dancing activities especially enjoyable, hence, allowing her to consistently hone this skill over time.

Britney appears to be meticulous when carrying out different manipulative tasks. She takes time and effort to ensure that her coloring, cutting, and writing projects are neatly and correctly done.

Mandy exhibits adequate muscle strength and body coordination when engaged in related physical activities. She is highly involved in outdoor play and is able to utilize various playground equipments appropriately.

Lea’s handwriting skills continue to grow in precision and speed. She is seen to manipulate writing tools favorably and with better control. She is able to write letters and numerals using proper strokes and is beginning to be more aware of spacing between words.

Louise shows good hand-finger dexterity and strength as she performs a variety of manipulative play activities such as sewing, stringing beads, and forming figures using geoboards. She is also conscious of lines and boundaries when cutting and coloring.

Over the term, Hannah has become more active and lively in class. This apparent display of energy and enthusiasm allows her to face many related physical challenges with confidence and competence.

With much concentration and effort displayed these past months, Mindy is now able to produce writing outputs that are neatly and legibly done. She shows awareness and consistent adherence to correct letter strokes and proper spacing between words.

Remarks for Social Emotional Development:

Nancy is a fine student who assumes responsibilities well and follows through given tasks diligently. She listens well and is compliant with classroom rules and reminders. Her positive attitude towards school allows her to get the most out of every learning experience.

Maggie mingles well with her peers and shows respect and concern for them. She is observed to be helpful and responsive to other children’s needs. She can successfully enter ongoing group activities and conversations.

Kela can confidently express her ideas and opinions during classroom discussions. She eagerly welcomes opportunities to perform before others such as in reciting poems and in dancing.

Marjorie is a lively and outspoken girl who enjoys initiating and joining in conversations with friends. She welcomes opportunities for peer interaction and is now learning pro-social skills such as helping, sharing, and taking turns.

Hannah responds positively to many learning challenges. She makes use of her time wisely and completes assigned tasks diligently. She can engage in productive endeavors even when not directly supervised.

Joy actively takes part in discussions with spontaneity and confidence. She is never hesitant to speak out and express her thoughts and opinions in any social setting.

Andy’s strongest point lies in her ability to concentrate and focus on tasks given to her. She shows independence and initiative- allowing her to think things through for herself. She follows directions well and completes table assignments ahead of time.

Abby exhibits frequent prosocial behavior in class. She is becoming more cooperative when involved in group activities. Her growing social awareness is also evident as she takes the initiative to help a classmate in need.

Dolly can successfully initiate and sustain informal conversations with classmates and familiar adults. She is appreciative of other people’s good qualities and talents, and is often seen giving nice comments to other people. This positive characteristic makes her a well-liked member of the class.

Ava has become more vocal and confident over the term. She participates well in oral discussions and is not hesitant to express her thoughts, ideas, and feelings. She also actively involves herself in dramatic play activities and poem recitations.

At a young age, Annie seemingly shows the capacity to empathize. She is sensitive to other children’s needs and takes the initiative to help them. Because of this endearing quality, she is able to sustain positive peer relationships.

Angel is increasingly reliable especially when given tasks and responsibilities. She demonstrates obedience as she appropriately complies to given reminders. She can be productive even when not directly supervised.

Tin relates well with other children and enjoys engaging in conversations with them. She is beginning to display a more cooperative behavior during playtime activities.

Cielo attends to many table assignments independently. She continues to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness during worksheet time. However, she is reminded to be prompt when completing tasks.

Lovelle remains to be an active and meaningful contributor during class discussions. She also displays the same level of candidness when conversing with peers, especially when exchanging laughs and funny stories with them.

Remarks for Cognitive Development:

Sam continues to show progress in the area of cognitive development. She possesses a growing number of sight vocabulary and is now learning to utilize her mastery of letters to decode unfamiliar words.

Gwen demonstrates a thorough understanding of the different concepts discussed in class. She is able to retain and apply learning to new contexts. She is also starting to use English as a medium for communicating her thoughts and ideas.

Maui can respond to questions with good clarity and thought. She is beginning to show better thinking and reasoning skills during problem-solving.

Melody is making steady progress academically. She is able to retain concepts and skills presented in class at an adequate pace. She is now being guided to better her English vocabulary.

Marsha readily partakes in classroom discussions. She has the ability to share relevant and insightful contributions. She responds to questions in a manner that evidently shows a good understanding of what was taught in class.

Cora’s mastery of letter and sound relationships allows her to decode unfamiliar words with ease. She also finds this skill increasingly useful in spelling and creative writing tasks.

Dianne has been consistently progressing in many areas of cognitive development. She has the ability to retain and grasp concepts presented in class at a fast pace. Increased memory skills are likewise evident as she easily recalls songs and poems.

Lani can aptly read stories included in the Reading Program and is now starting to read to follow directions. She can decode unfamiliar words via letter sound cues.

Donna now makes competent use of her growing sight vocabulary when involved in spelling and creative writing activities. She is observed to be keen in making vivid descriptions of her illustrations through printed words.

Monette continues to show growth in basic skills. She listens attentively and responds to questions with good comprehension. She also demonstrates an adequate understanding of relationships and analogies.

Meagan carefully evaluates instructions given to her. Her sufficient understanding of spatial relationships allows her to execute directions in an appropriate and accurate manner.

Nika performs best when involved in activities requiring phonetic ability. She also makes competent use of this skill when spelling and decoding unfamiliar words.

Krisha shows adequate understanding of spatial concepts and relationships. She is especially good in detecting patterns and in sequencing objects according to some discernible characteristics. She is also strong in activities requiring logical counting skills.

Minette is participative and spontaneous during group discussions. She communicates her thoughts with age-appropriate clarity and vocabulary. She can respond to questions with good insight -demonstrating adequate comprehension skills.

Carla’s growing sight vocabulary is becoming increasingly apparent as she continues to perform well in reading as well as in spelling tasks. Similarly, she makes use of her established phonetic ability to decode words that are unfamiliar to her.

…. In the coming days, I wish to add in more sample remarks… Thanks and I hope you find them useful!

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