It is my aim that parents be involved in all aspects of their child’s development through out the day (IE discussions, observations, newsletters, etc.). One of the advantages of a home-based environment is that I am here at both arrival and departure to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your child’s development.
Each child’s progress and developmental milestones will be monitored daily. To enhance daily monitoring and ensure I am meeting the children’s individual needs, I also complete a semi-annual overview of your child’s progress. Using a combination of daily observational notes combined with a developmental progress report to ensure that your child is on the right track to optimum early learning and, when the time arrives, well prepared for school. A copy of this report will be made available to you to review and sign for your child’s file.
An authentic portfolio is used by many early years educators to help with program planning and setting the stage for each child's individual learning style and needs to ensure the best foot forward into the school system.
It is a living document that chronicles your littles ones early years development throughout their time in the program; their interests and explorations, their learning style, communication style, discoveries and peer interactions. As indicate above this is done through use of digital photography, video, written observations, developmental checklist screening and saving of varied work samples.
Portfolio development is not only an amazing tool for educators but also make a wonderful keepsake for children and parents. Each child enrolled in the program will receive an 'authentic portfolio' upon graduation from the program as a rememberance of their time with their friends at Added Advantage Home Based Early Learning Program.
