The following is a post by contributing writer Michelle of Raising Cajuns. A lot of what we do as homeschoolers doesn’t happen on a sheet of paper and doesn’t fit in a three-ring binder. My kids like to look back and see a record of the places we went and the things they did, so I take lots of pictures of our field trips,… Read More
Homeschool Portfolios
It’s getting close to that time of year again – assessment time! In Ohio, we have the option of standardized tests or having a portfolio review of our children’s work by a certified teacher. I prefer portfolio reviews. Putting together academic portfolios of my children’s schoolwork allows for: Reviewing and relishing all that we have learned during the academic year Recognizing any… Read More
Homeschool Portfolio in a Binder
This week on Works for Me Wednesday at We are THAT Family, the theme is “Greatest Hits.” We decided that as our contribution to the fun, we wanted to republish this fabulous article by Tiffani (from August 2008) about making a Homeschool Yearbook/Portfolio. Even if you are not a homeschooler, this would be a great way to chronicle a year… Read More