Comments on: Homeschool Portfolios

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:50:13 +0000

Hi Monica-
I know I wanted some kind of standard as well. First! Check your state standards. If nothing is listed about what is to be included in your portfolio. Use the following:
Each subject should be included at least 5 samples of each.
Beginning of the year
Mid year samples
and end year samples
and special art projects , field trips should be included.
I did a narration of each subject and I also used the binder method. I also did a little shutterfly album of things I had no paper for…
You can check out the post here
http://k-tribe.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-time.html
I also really like the way Little Men in my Library did her son’s. She has really great samples and pictures. Hope this helps!!
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/LittleMen/Planning%2Band%2BRegistration/

By: monica

monica — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:37:31 +0000

i have a child who is 6 and in kindergarden and could use some help or advive how to begin a portfolio ffor him……any advice please……or ssamples what it looks like and steps i can follow..please help….

By: monica

monica — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:04:42 +0000

hi i am new to homeschooling and i am having trouble understandng how to keep a portfolio …could someone please help..im in florida…..

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:46:34 +0000

Jenny,
Thank you for your comment! I had a WONDERFUL lady who was a permanently certified teacher and was quite active in the homeschool community who did our reviews ever since I started homeschooling. She was my homeschool mentor and I treasured our time together. Sadly, she passed away several months ago. I will be meeting with a new teacher who has come recommended from other homeschoolers. Hopefully, it will be a good experience!
Samantha
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By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:35:06 +0000

I'm glad we don't have to do testing or present a portfolio for teacher review. I love how well you have your portfolio planned out and organized, but I just wouldn't feel comfortable having a teacher look over our homeschool stuff. In my experience, teachers are the worst when it comes to discussing homeschooling. They think they know better. Hopefully in your state, that's not the case! .-= Jenny´s last blog ..Links I Like: 8th Edition =-.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:46:27 +0000

Thanks for sharing your great portfolios. In SD, we don’t have the option of portfolios vs. testing, but I wish we did after seeing yours. I do keep somewhat of an archive, but yours looks super organized!! You’ve inspired me to make an awesome portfolio, even though I’m not required to….thanks!!
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By: Tristan

Tristan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:22:47 +0000

We love using the portfolio review option here in Ohio too! We include lapbooks, notebooks, artwork, and the usual math pages and spelling tests. .-= Tristan´s last blog ..Book Club Possibilities =-.

By: amydeanne

amydeanne — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:25:06 +0000

i love it! thanks for sharing. As a new HS’er I want to do this.. so maybe i’ll have it set up before school starts!

By: Riceball Mommy

Riceball Mommy — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:15:28 +0000

This is great, I might have to bookmark this for future reference. I might end up having to do reviews eventually and putting things together like this would make things easier. Also now I'm not sure if I like the scrapbook/yearbook idea I had or this more. .-= Riceball Mommy´s last blog ..Homeschool Hop #4 =-.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:30:09 +0000

This is great information, Samantha! Thanks for sharing. I love the photo book idea. I will definitely be using that idea from now on. I appreciate the link to more detailed info as well; you have great ideas. .-= Tanya´s last blog ..Family Games =-.