individual children’s learning portfolio

Educators complete a Daily Curriculum Reflection outlining experiences throughout the day. We use Storypark to publish posts providing snapshots of learning, including daily routines (eating, sleep, toileting), photos, reflections, and notes.

Our FinlandWay® curriculum divides the year • into 5 learning periods of approximately 6-8 weeks each. Each period focuses on a different key learning area with weekly sub-themes. At the end of each period, you will receive the following comprehensive summary:

• Learning Stories
  Narrative accounts of your child’s experiences, interests, and achievements, highlighting significant moments in their development.
• Portfolio Pieces
  Carefully selected samples showcasing your child’s artwork, construction projects, and photographs documenting their play-based learning.
• Learning Stories
  Opportunities for you to share observations and celebrations of your child’s learning at home, creating a holistic view of their development.

Twice per year you will receive a more detailed periodic summary of your child’s learning against the FinlandWay@ curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework)

• Detailed periodical summaries assess your child’s progress against established frameworks.
• Portfolio Pieces showcasing photos, artwork, construction and more

The culmination of your child’s year at North Star Early Education is captured in a comprehensive portfolio that includes:

• Full Year Summary
  A complete overview of your child’s developmental journey throughout the academic year
• Visual Documentation
  A curated collection of photographs capturing key moments, milestones, and friendships formed.
• Creative Expression
  Selected artwork and constructions that demonstrate your child’s evolving skills and imagination