EARL216: Child Portfolio by nyasha pagan

Materials & Environment

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 06:19:54 UTC

During gathering, L&L seem to be promoted the most by allowing the children to pick and read their own books independetly until the teacher reads a book to the students.

Interests & Needs

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 06:19:54 UTC

N is interested in independent play. She is also interested in puzzles which can help her language and literacy skills by learning to problem solve and identify different shapes and colors.

To support N’s development, families or her next teacher can provide more puzzles that include letters, numbers, shapes, and colors to build on her interests while encouraging language and literacy skills. They can also talk with her during play to build vocabulary, ask questions that promote problem-solving, and offer opportunities for her to tell stories about the puzzle pictures. These steps will help N continue to grow through play in a fun and engaging way.

Elements, Processes & Curricular Goals

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 06:19:54 UTC

Evidence of N’s growth in The Language of Literacy, based on the AWL Curriculum Framework, can be seen in her interest in puzzles, which supports her ability to recognize shapes and colors, early literacy concepts tied to symbol and print awareness. Her engagement in independent play with puzzles shows she is developing problem-solving skills and beginning to understand how parts form a whole, which relates to early comprehension. As she works with puzzles and interacts with others about them, she is also practicing using language to describe, ask questions, and express ideas, all of which are key components of expressive and receptive communication in early literacy.

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 06:19:54 UTC

N is 3 years old. She is an only child to a single mother. She's an intelligent and feisty child. She struggles with being told "No" and regulating her emotions. She enjoys dramatic play and working independently.

Sample 1

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 06:19:54 UTC

In this sample, I learned that N struggles with regulating her emotions when being told "No". She also struggles to use her words, resulting in tantrums and taking toys from peers.

Sample 2

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 06:19:54 UTC

This is a sevent sample you can see that "N" lacks the understanding on how to express her feelings in a more acceptable way. She is easily triggered and unpredictable when it comes to these behaviors.

Narrative Skills

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 06:19:54 UTC

In this photo you can see "N" reading a book to herself. She doesn't know all the words but she is looking at the pictures and creating her own story as she flips the pages.

This links to: Narrative Skills & Print Movtivation

Print Awareness

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 06:19:54 UTC

In this photo you can see "N" is showing and describing a picture that she created by tracing her hand and using dots for "germs". She is describing the importance of washing your hands to keep them clean.

PA Standard Progress

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 06:19:54 UTC

1.3 PK.G

Describe pictures in books using detail.

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1.5 PK.A

Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

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1.5 PK.D

Use simple sentences; share stories, familiar experiences, and interests, speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences.

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 07:21:22 UTC

1.5 PK.G

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English when speaking based on Pre- Kindergarten level and content.

Letter Knowledge

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 07:24:57 UTC

In this photo N is drawing a picture of a bird and is using the Alphabet chart to help practice writing her name and spelling the word "bird".

Print Motivation

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 07:28:41 UTC

N is sitting during gathering and listening to the story. The teacher is describing and pointing to the pictures in the book.

Vocabulary

nyashapagan30 — 2025-05-06 07:30:28 UTC

N is playing in the dramtic play area. N is using her language skills to name and identify items during play.