How do you pass out report cards in your classroom? In the past few years, I have done everything from just putting them on their desk right or in their mailbox before the bell rang to having an individual conference with each child. Simply putting the report cards in their mailbox did not provide enough feedback for the students. Having an individual conference with each child took too long and is not realistic for a class with 25 or more students. So…I finally came up with a more effective approach!
Before I pass out their report cards I have the students fill out this self-reflection:
Click on the button to download for FREE
After the students fill out their self-reflection, I call them to the guided reading table to have a mini-conference. I call about 5-6 students at a time and give them the opportunity to open the report card envelope, review their grades, and most importantly, ask any questions. We then discuss how I assessed their “characteristics that affect learning” and compare it with their own self-reflection. The students and I then talk about what can be done to improve and make a realistic goal for next quarter.
After they finish meeting with me they should have an understanding of why they earned the grades that they did.
What is this you might ask???
It is my report card from the fourth quarter of second grade!
Did your parents keep your old report cards? If so, bring them out at report card time! My kids got a kick out of listening to me share what my second-grade teacher wrote about me when I was 7!!
“Melissa has worked very hard this quarter. With extra reinforcement of new skills, she is able to master concepts. Your help at home has been very beneficial to Melissa. You can be very proud of the progress she has made this year. :) Have a great summer!”
Thanks, Mrs. Noreen! (Yes, I still remember how “sweet and pretty” she was!)
I also share what my teacher wrote for the second quarter. “Melissa is a conscientious student. She needs to concentrate on learning her math facts as she is having difficulty with the timed tests. Practice her math flashcards as often as possible.”
That sounded very similar to the comments I wrote on some of my own student’s report cards!
How do you distribute report cards in your classroom?
Share your great ideas with me!
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email
receive my new blog posts directly in your email inbox
Sign up to get updates straight to your inbox every time I publish a new blog post. PLUS, receive an EXCLUSIVE Readers Workshop Freebie which includes one example lesson from each of my six units included in the Readers Workshop Bundle!
15 Responses
Love your students' self-reflection! Thanks for sharing!
I love the idea of getting out your old report card! How funny!!!!!! :) I'd have to look at mine. I probably wouldn't have very great citizenship because I was a CHATTER BOX! :)
I also do a "self-reflection"! I call it a "self report card". My students love doing it and the parents LOVE seeing it! -Rachelle whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com
When I try to download it and print it the smiley faces turn into black blurs…..HELP!! What font do the smiley faces come from? I so love and would LOOOVE to use it!
My district has an envelope that is used for both the 1st and 2nd trimesters. After parents have received the envelope, they take out their child's report card, sign the envelope, and return it to school. Not only is this a great way to send report cards home safely, but it provides a record of parents receiving the report card for both the 1st and 2nd trimester. I like sealing the envelope with a large, colorful sticker. :)
Miss Conrad and Mrs. Morris- were you able to click on the link to download the document from google documents? If not, please email us at teachers@lessonplansos.com and we can email you the report card reflection :) Thanks!
Just found your blog and love it already! I can't wait to use the student report with my kids. Thanks for sharing your hard work! Kimberly http://funkyfirstgradefun.blogspot.com/
Love this. I am an art teacher and would love to turn this into the classroom teacher with the "specialist" grade. Would it be possible for you to email me this form in an editable format – would just love to tweak a word or two to fit my art classroom. Wonderful work, thank you so much for sharing. :)
I was wondering if you could tell me how to download the document student self-reflection sheet — When I try to download it or attach it in an email the smiley faces appear as a big black blur. If you could email it to me that would be great.
Welcome to Inspire Me ASAP. I am a National Board Certified 2nd Grade Teacher. This is my 18th year of teaching. I love inspiring other elementary teachers to implement new ideas, strategies, and lessons in their classroom.
Get instant LIFETIME access to hundreds of passages for all levels! These reading passages will create a high level of engagement for your readers and are perfect for their reading level.
Creating a classroom community of engaged and independent readers starts from day one of the school year! I created 26 different graphic organizers and a free reading response journal to inspire your readers!
Each graphic organizer correlates to a story that promotes inclusion, kindness, and empathy! Download today for free!
15 Responses
Love your students' self-reflection! Thanks for sharing!
I have always just passed them out before dismissal, but now that will change! I love this idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
thirdgradeexperience.blogspot.com
I love the idea of getting out your old report card! How funny!!!!!! :) I'd have to look at mine. I probably wouldn't have very great citizenship because I was a CHATTER BOX! :)
I also do a "self-reflection"! I call it a "self report card". My students love doing it and the parents LOVE seeing it!
-Rachelle
whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com
I love this idea! I can't wait to tell my first graders! They will feel so grown up.
When I try to download it and print it the smiley faces turn into black blurs…..HELP!! What font do the smiley faces come from? I so love and would LOOOVE to use it!
Me too! The smiley faces are blurs.
Hi, ladies! Try clicking on the link below the document instead of the actual screen shot of it. That should fix it!!
My district has an envelope that is used for both the 1st and 2nd trimesters. After parents have received the envelope, they take out their child's report card, sign the envelope, and return it to school. Not only is this a great way to send report cards home safely, but it provides a record of parents receiving the report card for both the 1st and 2nd trimester. I like sealing the envelope with a large, colorful sticker. :)
First Grade Factory
Miss Conrad and Mrs. Morris- were you able to click on the link to download the document from google documents? If not, please email us at teachers@lessonplansos.com and we can email you the report card reflection :)
Thanks!
Just found your blog and love it already! I can't wait to use the student report with my kids. Thanks for sharing your hard work!
Kimberly
http://funkyfirstgradefun.blogspot.com/
Love this. I am an art teacher and would love to turn this into the classroom teacher with the "specialist" grade. Would it be possible for you to email me this form in an editable format – would just love to tweak a word or two to fit my art classroom. Wonderful work, thank you so much for sharing. :)
I was wondering if you could tell me how to download the document student self-reflection sheet — When I try to download it or attach it in an email the smiley faces appear as a big black blur. If you could email it to me that would be great.
kchamer@ccps.org
As of this year, paper report cards are not distributed. Parents must get the report card from the parent portal on the grade book program. :(
Love this! What is on the actually report card?
Yes, that is what my teacher actually wrote on the report card! :)