NZ Key Competency Report Comments: Relating to Others, Y1-4
Relating to others is how a child listens to and respects other people's ideas, works cooperatively in pairs and small groups, shows empathy, kindness and manaakitanga, and resolves disagreements fairly.
Below are 13 sample sentences for Years 1-4: two strengths and one next step for each of the 4 comment levels (Consistently / Usually / Sometimes / Not yet), plus a tip for families. They are a small selection from the 173 relating to others sentences in the full pack. Copy one, then add a detail only you know about the student.
Jump to: Consistently · Usually · Sometimes · Not yet · Writing tips
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Consistently C
Strengths
- [Name] is a caring friend to new entrants, showing them where things are and helping them settle into school.
- In group tasks, [Name] shares the workload fairly and makes sure every member has a meaningful part to play.
Next step
- An extension for [Name] would be to lead a group game at discovery time and make sure everyone gets a turn.
Usually U
Strengths
- When a classmate is hurt or upset, [Name] often goes to them with a kind word or finds a kaiako to help.
- [Name] regularly helps [his/her/their] group stay on task and checks in with others to see how they are going.
Next step
- A next step for [Name] is to invite a classmate who is on their own to join in at morning tea or lunchtime.
Sometimes S
Strengths
- With some support, [Name] is learning to read cooperatively with [his/her/their] buddy class partner and share the book.
- In a group, [Name] sometimes prefers to do things [his/her/their] own way, and with reminders will listen to the plans of others.
Next step
- [Name] could practise asking politely for a turn at discovery time and handing equipment on when [his/her/their] time is up.
Not yet N
Strengths
- With a visual prompt, [Name] is starting to use [his/her/their] words to ask for help when a playground problem comes up.
- Handing over equipment and waiting for a classmate to finish are skills [Name] is practising, with frequent reminders from an adult.
Next step
- Using a turn-taking picture card during discovery time will help [Name] share equipment fairly.
Support at home
- Giving [Name] chances to cook or do chores alongside whānau members is a simple way to practise working together.
How to write relating to others comments for Years 1-4
- Use play-based moments as evidence, such as sharing equipment and taking turns at discovery time or in a game at lunchtime, because cooperation at this age shows mostly through play.
- Describe listening at mat time as actions: looking at the speaker during news sharing, waiting for a turn and asking one question about a classmate's news.
- For disagreements, name the strategy being learned, such as using a calm voice or asking a kaiako for help, without recounting an incident or naming other children.
Watch out: Describing a friendship problem in detail can identify other tamariki and read as blame. Focus on the child's own part, such as listening or taking turns, and the strategy that is helping.
Each label describes how often you see the behaviour. Consistently suits reliably, independently or without being asked; Usually suits regularly or with few reminders; Sometimes suits at times or with some support; Not yet suits is beginning to, together with the support that helps. Describe what the child actually does rather than repeating the rating, and keep Not yet comments warm and constructive.
What Relating to Others covers
In these comments, relating to others covers these behaviours:
- listens to and respects the ideas of others
- works cooperatively in pairs and groups
- shows empathy, kindness and manaakitanga
- resolves disagreements fairly
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