Preschool Portal Parent Tool

Preschool Behavior Notes

Ages 3-5: Notice patterns and plan supportive next steps.

Child’s name Date Time

Behavior is communication. Record what happened without blame. The goal is to notice patterns and understand what support may help.

What happened before?

Where were we? Was my child playing, sharing, waiting, or changing activities?

What did my child do?

Describe only what you saw and heard:

What happened afterward?

What did the adults do, and how did the moment end?

A possible feeling

A possible need

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Parent reminder Describe the moment—not the child.

Try “My child hit when the toy was removed” instead of labeling your child as difficult or bad.

Preschool Portal Parent Tool

Patterns & Next Steps

Use what you noticed to choose one supportive response to try.

Child’s name Week of Age

Look for patterns across several moments. One difficult day does not define your child. Consider sleep, routines, communication, surroundings, and connection.

What might have contributed?

Hungry or thirsty Tired Transition or unexpected change Too much noise or activity Needed connection or help joining play Could not communicate a need Waiting, sharing, or taking turns A task or peer interaction felt difficult

What seemed to help?

Stayed close and calm Used fewer words Named the feeling Set a clear safety limit Offered two manageable choices Moved to a quieter space Helped with a task or peer problem Practiced helpful words when calm

What will I try next time?

Before: What warning, choice, or support could I offer? During: How will I keep everyone safe and offer support? After: What words or skill can we practice together?