How to make a portfolio for a schoolboy? Basic methods

With the Italian word "portfolio" in our time, children are sometimes introduced in kindergarten. Well, at school almost every child faces the need to create such a diary of achievements.

It should be noted that the proposal to introduce mandatory production of a portfolio for a schoolboy is not without grounds. First, this work unites the child and parents, who together create something to represent the personality of the student. Secondly, creative abilities develop : you need to come up with design, formulations, create a beautiful composition from text and images. Thirdly, positive perception of oneself is formed, because the album is supplemented with various diplomas, certificates and other evidence of children's achievements.

How to make a portfolio for a schoolboy in 1 hour

The easiest and fastest option is to use templates for creating a schoolboy's portfolio. These are ready-made pages, in which you can paste or embed with the help of graphic programs the necessary photos and fragments of the text. You can choose from a huge variety of themes and designs that will be close to the child - a favorite cartoon character, for example. Older students will appreciate the design in the style of graffiti or club theme. It will take about an hour to work, a color printer and photos in electronic or printed form.

How to make a portfolio for a schoolboy from scratch

Before you make a portfolio for a schoolboy, you need to discuss with him the type of future album, its general theme and specific details. It is also important to outline an approximate plan. Below is a convenient algorithm that can be used to create a portfolio of a junior high school student. It will be displayed in the form of a list of sheets that should be contained in the folder, and exactly how to organize them is a matter of your preferences and capabilities. Given that new portfolios will be added to the portfolio, it is best to select a file folder on rings with a thick cardboard cover.

1. Title page. Its central part will be occupied by the pupil's photo, and along the perimeter it is possible to arrange images of his favorite cartoons, toys or other objects of interest cut from magazines or postcards. Here the child's data (name, date of birth) and the educational institution in which he is educated are indicated.
2. A pocket with cards and greetings received for the Day of Knowledge.
3. My name. A section can include more than one sheet. The schoolboy decrypts the meaning, tells the story of the origin of his name. Tells about who made the decision to call him exactly what this man was guided by.
4. A family. You can abundantly illustrate the section with photos. A story about each of the relatives and in general about the family, some family traditions and other interesting things. An excellent option is the family tree, which allows the child to learn more about his ancestors.
5. "It's me". Self-portrait.
6. My hand is in 1 (2,3,4 ...) class. It is suggested to stroke the palm along the contour or to paint it with paint and leave an imprint on the sheet (which is much more fun).
7. My regime of the day. Description with illustrations.
8. Hobbies.
9. Friends.
10. My city. Local history excursion into the history of the native city, photos of attractions and species, everything that the child wants to tell about his small homeland.
11. How I go to school. Scheme of the route from home to school with mandatory marks in the most dangerous fragments of the road, and also - the home address of your student.
12. My school.
13. Favorite teachers. Photos, names and patronymics, as well as the characteristics of teachers with whom the student regularly interacts.
14. My class. A general class snapshot with a list of children. Friends can be noted especially.
15. Schedule of lessons. The sheet is replaced every year or a new one is attached.
16. Who will I be when I grow up. Description of the future profession and the rationale for its selection.

Then follow the subsections "My achievements" (certificates and diplomas for participation and victories in various contests and competitions, letters of appreciation) and "Piggy bank of creativity" (collection of creative works during the training: drawings, poems, essays, photographs of hand-made articles).

Knowing how to make a portfolio for a schoolboy, you will feel confident, performing this task, will be able to show more imagination, and your work will become what the child will now proudly show at school and with pleasure leaf through the houses.