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How to Make a Pre-K Portfolio

A Pre-K Portfolio is an assessment the elementary teacher makes to find out the strengths and the weaknesses of a child, how much he or she knows or can do, and what are his or her interests or abilities. Assessment is crucial to help pinpoint any developmental problem and prepare the preschooler for Kindergarten. Portfolios are collections or samples of what the child can do. Portfolios may contain anything that shows a proof of progress. The portfolio should include math, literacy and art samples as well as milestones observations.

Things You'll Need

  • Sheets
  • Camera
  • Videotape
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Instructions

  1. Math Samples

    • 1

      Add one-to-one correspondence exercises in the portfolio. Make materials that show the preschooler can solve problems by using matching skills and compare same number amounts.

    • 2

      Add counting problems.

    • 3

      Take pictures of the student sorting objects by color, shape and size.

    • 4

      Include sheets with patterns.

    • 5

      Add association and matching samples.

    Literary Samples

    • 6

      Videotape your preschooler turning the pages of a book in order, one by one. Show him pointing to the images as you read the words.

    • 7

      Videotape your student reciting the alphabet. Add crafts related to each letter of the alphabet in your portfolio and mark down if you have introduced any phonics to the child such as finding which letter start some common words.

    • 8

      Add writing samples showing your student can spell her name or can write or spell it.

    • 9

      Tape your student while he retells a story. Note if the child follows the logic of the story and remembers the main ideas. Test the child's memory and comprehension by asking precise questions.

    • 10

      Add sequencing sheets from a story book to show that the child is able to number a series of images in the right order.

    Art Samples

    • 11

      Add examples of shapes the child cut around with scissors. Chose a variety of pattern with straight and curved lines.

    • 12

      Add finished or unfinished lacing cards the child worked on.

    • 13

      Add some tracing samples showing the ability of the child to trace around shapes.

    • 14

      Add a series of drawings showing an evolution such as self-portraits drawn at different times during the school year. Teachers can learn a lot about a child's drawings -- her emotional state; her maturity; her state of health; her personality.

    Milestones

    • 15

      Keep a chart with typical milestones based on age. Rate each child upon the chart.

    • 16

      Add observations about the child's social skills. Note how she handles conflicts. Note how she fares in a group setting as far as sharing, empathizing and cooperating are concerned.

    • 17

      Add observations about emotional states. Note the child's ability to separate from family. Note how he adjusts to changes in routine, expresses his or her feelings and respect rules and materials.

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