Best Report Card Comments for Nursery: Make Assessments More Meaningful

Writing report card comments for nursery students can be challenging. Teachers need to express each child’s growth, learning habits, and behavior in simple, encouraging words.
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Why Nursery Report Card Comments Matter
For nursery students, report cards are not about marks but about overall development — academic, emotional, social, and physical. Well-written comments help parents understand their child’s progress and areas of improvement.

 Academic Progress Comments

• “Shows excitement and curiosity when learning new things.”

• “Enjoys learning through play-based activities.”

• “Recognizes and names colors, shapes, and numbers confidently.”

• “Identifies letters and sounds correctly.”

• “Participates enthusiastically in story time and rhymes.”

• “Needs a little more practice in identifying letters.”

• “Enjoys using crayons and writing tools to express ideas.”

• “Shows steady progress in counting and number recognition.”

• “Enjoys learning activities and completes tasks with interest.”

Cognitive and Thinking Skills Comments

• “Shows curiosity and asks meaningful questions.”

• “Can follow simple instructions independently.”

• “Shows the ability to recall and relate past learning.”

• “Enjoys exploring new ideas and solving small problems.”

• “Developing reasoning and observation skills.”

• “Thinks creatively and enjoys hands-on learning.”

• “Shows confidence when making choices.”

Social and Emotional Development Comments

• “Plays happily and cooperatively with other children.”

• “Shows kindness and helps friends when needed.”

• “Adjusts well to new situations and routines.”

• “Respects classmates and listens to teachers.”

• “Developing confidence in expressing feelings.”

• “Shows patience and takes turns during activities.”

• “Enjoys group play and participates in class discussions.”

• “Becoming more confident in interacting with others.”

• “Is learning to share and care for others.”

• “Shows empathy and understanding toward peers.”

Creative and Fine Motor Skills Comments

• “Enjoys drawing, coloring, and creative play.”

• “Shows improved control in using scissors and crayons.”

• “Can hold pencils and crayons properly.”

• “Creates neat and colorful artwork.”

• “Enjoys activities like clay modeling and craft work.”

• “Demonstrates increasing coordination in craft activities.”

Physical Development and Gross Motor Skills Comments

• “Enjoys outdoor play and participates actively in sports.”

• “Shows good balance and coordination.”

• “Can run, jump, and climb confidently.”

• “Improving hand-eye coordination in play activities.”

• “Participates in dance and physical activities with enthusiasm.”

• “Demonstrates strong energy and stamina during outdoor games.”

• “Shows growth in overall physical fitness.”

Behavior and Participation Comments

• “Always eager to participate in classroom activities.”

• “Follows rules and classroom routines well.”

• “Shows respect and good manners.”

• “Is attentive and listens carefully during lessons.”

• “Displays a positive attitude toward learning.”

• “Completes assigned work on time and neatly.”

• “Encourages others and sets a good example.”

• “Responds well to directions and feedback.”

• “Needs a gentle reminder to stay focused at times.”

• “Shows enthusiasm and joy in every school activity.”

 Communication and Language Skills Comments

• “Speaks clearly and expresses thoughts confidently.”

• “Enjoys singing rhymes and reciting short poems.”

• “Can answer simple questions in complete sentences.”

• “Shows improvement in vocabulary and pronunciation.”

• “Listens attentively and follows oral directions.”

• “Can retell short stories in own words.”

• “Enjoys participating in group conversations.”

• “Needs encouragement to speak up during class discussions.”

• “Uses polite words like ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’”

 Personal Habits and Independence

• “Takes care of personal belongings responsibly.”

• “Can dress up and organize materials independently.”

• “Practices good hygiene habits regularly.”

• “Eats meals neatly and uses utensils properly.”

• “Takes responsibility for classroom tasks.”

• “Keeps the workspace clean and organized.”

• “Needs occasional reminders to stay tidy.”

• “Shows increasing independence in daily routines.”

• “Completes activities with minimal assistance.”

• “Takes pride in completing tasks independently.”