I presented this workshop to a group of teachers in the Quality Readiness Program.

1. Developing a Portfolio
Rhonda Jackson
Kingdom Kids Day Care

2. Objectives
 To show one how to build a
portfolio.
 Share the importance of
portfolios.
 Share how anecdotal notes and
KDI (key developmental
indicators) improve portfolios

3. Purpose Of A Portfolio
 Record the progress of your
students work over the year or
the during their stay in your
program.
 Separate : Infant/Toddler,
Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten ,
Kindergarten

4. How Do You Build Portfolios ?
 Samples of the child’s work
 Observations
 Divided into interests areas
such as : Art, Math, Social Skills

5. What Should Your Portfolio
Look Like ?
 Entries should have dates
 Art should be placed in sheet
protectors
 Each section should be equally
represented
 Pictures, pictures and more
pictures
 Explanation of what the activity
teaches the child.

6. How Should I Set Up MY
Portfolio ?
 It is up to you!
 Store it in binders, folders,
crates
 Let the children pick their best
work
 Chronologically

7. When Should I Use My
Portfolios?
 Parent-Teachers Conference
 Meet and Greet
 Kindergarten Round-Up
 Any chance you get to
showcase your program

8. Questions and Answers
Q &A