Even though my two kids are grown and have long since graduated from our humble homeschool, the memories and experiences play vividly in my mind like cherished home movies. That’s why I’m so thankful we created portfolios for our kids each year.
Whether or not you live in a state or region that requires a portfolio to be submitted for every home-educated child, these unique, scrapbook-like school records satisfy that requirement, while also serving as wonderful keepsakes for both you and your kids.
A homeschool portfolio is a visual record chronicling a child’s entire homeschool year. There are basically two types of portfolios. The first, an academic-focused portfolio, serves as part of an annual assessment per your state homeschool law, and its primary purpose is to show that academic progress has been achieved. The second is meant to be a personal keepsake….