Curiosity and Enthusiasm Report Comments, P1-P3 (Scotland)
Curiosity and enthusiasm is how keen a pupil is to learn: asking questions, wanting to find out more, joining in actively with discussions and activities, and linking classroom learning to life at home, outdoors and in the local community.
Below are 13 sample sentences for P1-P3: two strengths and one next step for each of the 4 comment levels (Secure / Consolidating / Developing / Beginning), plus a tip for families. They are a small selection from the 173 curiosity and enthusiasm sentences in the full pack. Copy one, then add a detail only you know about the student.
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Secure S
Strengths
- [Name] confidently links phonics and sounds to words [he/she/they] can spot around the classroom, on signs and at home.
- New topics capture [Name]'s interest straight away, and [he/she/they] will often bring in books, objects or facts from home to share.
Next step
- A next step is for [Name] to model good questions on the carpet, helping classmates think of their own "I wonder" questions.
Consolidating C
Strengths
- [Name] enjoys show and tell and is increasingly able to link [his/her/their] news from home to what we are learning in class.
- Most of the time, [Name] comes to lessons motivated and willing to give new activities a try.
Next step
- During play, [Name] could ask an adult or friend an "I wonder" question and help find the answer together.
Developing D
Strengths
- [Name] occasionally shows enthusiasm for phonics and sounds, especially when lessons include songs and actions.
- At times, [Name] becomes absorbed in an activity and shows how motivated [he/she/they] can be.
Next step
- On the carpet, [Name] might use a talking object to take a turn sharing an idea or question.
Beginning B
Strengths
- With a visual prompt, [Name] is beginning to ask a simple question about [his/her/their] reading book.
- [Name] shows enthusiasm when a topic connects with [his/her/their] own interests, and we are building on this to widen [his/her/their] curiosity.
Next step
- [He/She/They] could join in with the actions in a favourite song or rhyme, working towards joining in with the words too.
Support at home
- When you are cooking, shopping or out for a walk, point out the numbers, nature or history around you and invite [Name] to ask questions.
How to write curiosity and enthusiasm comments for P1-P3
- Look for questions asked at show and tell, during a story on the carpet or in outdoor learning. Give the gist of one question so parents can see what sparks their child's interest.
- In play-based learning, note what the child chooses to explore and how long they stay with it. Returning to the same activity to try something new is clear evidence of curiosity at this age.
- For a P1 child still settling in, describe interest shown through actions, such as joining in with phonics songs or pointing things out on a walk, rather than expecting lots of questions in front of the class.
Watch out: Do not equate curiosity with being the loudest voice. A quieter pupil may ask questions one-to-one or explore further at home, so look for that evidence before choosing a lower level.
Let the level shape the wording. Secure suits consistently, independently and without being asked; Consolidating suits usually and with growing confidence; Developing suits sometimes and with reminders; Beginning names what the pupil can do with adult support or a visual prompt. Show the level through one behaviour you have seen rather than repeating the word itself.
What Curiosity and Enthusiasm covers
In these comments, curiosity and enthusiasm covers these behaviours:
- shows enthusiasm and motivation for learning
- asks questions and wants to find out more
- joins in actively with discussions and activities
- makes links between learning and life beyond the classroom
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