Remember, every student has attributes we can praise, even the most challenging ones. Start with a compliment…you might have to dig deep here and get creative, while still being genuine. That’s when we use the magical format, which is…Ī. Unfortunately, not all students are Einsteins or angels, and we have to mention some areas that need improvement. If the child is doing well overall… you are golden!!! An easy report card is one that I LOVE to do.
Follow the Magical Report Card Comment Format Having said that, of course, we want to word things in a way that is as positive as we can be and in a way that is encouraging, offering suggestions for improvement, rather than discouragement. While there should be no major surprises ( BIG/major issues should have already been discussed with the child’s parents/guardians), regardless of how well the child is doing or how poorly, the report card should be an honest reflection of that child’s performance. Be Truthful but KindĪ report card’s main purpose is to inform parents about their child’s progress. Here are a few report card general principles, followed by my handy dandy list of editable go-to phrases… But report cards don’t have to be such a pain. It may just rank right up there with indoor recess, yard duty, and staff meetings. When teachers talk about the joys of teaching, I’m pretty sure they aren’t talking about report card writing.
