Creating Portfolios
Student portfolios are simply a systematic collection of children's work that depicts samples of typical daily work, or areas of growth and development. This collection serves as a documentation of development and provides authentic assessment of growth over time.
Here are my portfolio binders ready to go for my new kindergartners. I simply use a 1 1/2 inch clear-view binder, add an end sheet and a front cover in the clear view, and they are ready to accept children's artifacts.
I love portfolios, my students love portfolios and parents love portfolios! I had two graduating seniors visit me once with their Kindergarten Portfolios in tow. Consequently, I would venture to say that even their children will love portfolios.
I have a few portfolio helps that might help you get started if you are new to portfolios or wish to gain new ideas to enhance your portfolios.
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A portfolio contains work samples that are representative of where a child is at a particular time. It clearly shows development as it continues throughout the school year. A portfolio is an effective assessment tool that authentically documents a child's progress and serves as a great reporting tool as well.
Memory books are also a great tool to keep "favorite" school memories alive. We have merged the memory book idea and included it as part of the portfolio system.
This product has been built for your flexibility. There are portfolio covers and binder end tags provided for all grades Pre-K, K and 1st. There is also a black and white option to run on colored tag, as colored ink is generally at a premium.
The product is then divided into sections: Beginning of the year essentials, month by month work samples, pages to use throughout the year to document memories, and an end of the year section.
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A portfolio often includes pictures, art projects, and monthly work samples in writing and handwriting (see our portfolio/memory book template for ideas and masters). To provide a more complete body of work that highlights the accomplishments of your students, it is necessary to also include math and science work samples. To get our Portfolio Basics check here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creating-a-Portfolio-Keepsake-Measuring-Growth-One-Sample-at-a-Time-252121
The pages in this math and science portfolio packet are designed to be used in conjunction with books and other activities that support your theme or unit of study. They include reports, worksheets, or examples of what has been accomplished or learned. These portfolio pages can serve as culminating activities or work samples. They represent what the student can do independently or with little guidance at a particular time. They include the following twenty math and science portfolio pages: