a log of reading materials by title, and also samples of writings, worksheets, workbooks, or creative materials used or developed by the child. These reading materials and samples will show the child's educational progress over the period of a homeschool year.
A record of the books that the child read or that were read to him.
Several dated samples for each subject from the beginning of the school year, through the middle months, and towards the end of the school year will show progress made over time. These may be sample worksheets, writings, or something else created by the student. Photographs of any projects , field trips, nature observations, or experiments could be included.
Other items that could be included in a portfolio are certificates of achievement in a sport or outside activity, sound or video clips of music or dance, volunteer activities, standardized test results, or anything else that indicates a child's learning.