My Teaching Portfolio
NAEYC Standards
Click on each standard to
see portfolio artifacts
Standard 1: Promoting
Child Development and
Learning.
Standard 2: Building
Family and Community
Relationships
Standard 3: Observing,
Documenting, and
Assessing to Support
Young Children and
Families
Standard 5:Becoming a
Professional
Standard 4: Teaching
and Learning
Standard 1: Promoting Child
Development and Learning.
Artifact 1: _______________
Reflection:
Reflect on the artifact. Remember to write this in paragraph format. This is where you explain the importance of this
artifact. You do not have to refer to the standards/criteria in this section.
Standards/Criteria Connections:
Identify each of the criteria by its standard name and identifying letter (e.g., 1a, 2c, or 7d) that this artifact addresses.
You can click “Standards and Criteria” below to find that information. Remember, it can address more than one
Standard. After each criterion’s name, explain why you believe this artifact addresses this standard. Write your
explanation referring to the criteria description and using some of the vocabulary used in the description.
Artifact:
This is where you exhibit the actual artifact. If the artifact is small (e.g., certificate), you can Insert it into the rest of this
document. If it is more complicated (e.g., lesson plan) or in a different format (e.g., .pdf), you should type the name of
the artifact here and hyperlink it to the appropriate file in your storage folder.
Standard1 Criteria and Artifacts
Standard 2: Building Family and
Community Relationships
Artifact 1: _______________
Reflection:
Reflect on the artifact. Remember to write this in paragraph format. This is where you explain the importance of this
artifact. You do not have to refer to the standards/criteria in this section.
Standards/Criteria Connections:
Identify each of the criteria by its standard name and identifying letter (e.g., 1a, 2c, or 7d) that this artifact addresses.
Remember, it can address more than one Standard. You can click “Standards and Criteria” below to find that
information. After each criterion’s name, explain why you believe this artifact addresses this standard. Write your
explanation referring to the criteria description and using some of the vocabulary used in the description.
Artifact:
This is where you exhibit the actual artifact. If the artifact is small (e.g., certificate), you can Insert it into the rest of this
document. If it is more complicated (e.g., lesson plan) or in a different format (e.g., .pdf), you should type the
name of the artifact here and hyperlink it to the appropriate file in your storage folder.
Standard 2 Criteria and Artifacts
Standard 3: Observing, Documenting, and
Assessing to Support Young Children and
Families
Artifact 1: _______________
Reflection:
Reflect on the artifact. Remember to write this in paragraph format. This is where you explain the importance of this
artifact. You do not have to refer to the standards/criteria in this section.
Standards/Criteria Connections:
Identify each of the criteria by its standard name and identifying letter (e.g., 1a, 2c, or 7d) that this artifact addresses.
Remember, it can address more than one Standard. You can click “Standards and Criteria” below to find that
information. After each criterion’s name, explain why you believe this artifact addresses this standard. Write your
explanation referring to the criteria description and using some of the vocabulary used in the description.
Artifact:
This is where you exhibit the actual artifact. If the artifact is small (e.g., certificate), you can Insert it into the rest of this
document. If it is more complicated (e.g., lesson plan) or in a different format (e.g., .pdf), you should type the
name of the artifact here and hyperlink it to the appropriate file in your storage folder.
Standard 3 Criteria and Artifacts
Standard 4: Teaching and Learning
Artifact 1: _______________
Reflection:
Reflect on the artifact. Remember to write this in paragraph format. This is where you explain the importance of this
artifact. You do not have to refer to the standards/criteria in this section.
Standards/Criteria Connections:
Identify each of the criteria by its standard name and identifying letter (e.g., 1a, 2c, or 7d) that this artifact addresses.
You can click “Standards and Criteria” below to find that information. Remember, it can address more than one
Standard. After each criterion’s name, explain why you believe this artifact addresses this standard. Write your
explanation referring to the criteria description and using some of the vocabulary used in the description.
Artifact:
This is where you exhibit the actual artifact. If the artifact is small (e.g., certificate), you can Insert it into the rest of this
document. If it is more complicated (e.g., lesson plan) or in a different format (e.g., .pdf), you should type the
name of the artifact here and hyperlink it to the appropriate file in your storage folder.
Standard 4 Criteria and Artifacts
Standard 5:Becoming a
Professional
Artifact 1: _______________
Reflection:
Reflect on the artifact. Remember to write this in paragraph format. This is where you explain the importance of this
artifact. You do not have to refer to the standards/criteria in this section.
Standards/Criteria Connections:
Identify each of the criteria by its standard name and identifying letter (e.g., 1a, 2c, or 7d) that this artifact addresses.
You can click “Standards and Criteria” below to find that information. Remember, it can address more than one
Standard. After each criterion’s name, explain why you believe this artifact addresses this standard. Write your
explanation referring to the criteria description and using some of the vocabulary used in the description.
Artifact:
This is where you exhibit the actual artifact. If the artifact is small (e.g., certificate), you can Insert it into the rest of this
document. If it is more complicated (e.g., lesson plan) or in a different format (e.g., .pdf), you should type the
name of the artifact here and hyperlink it to the appropriate file in your storage folder.
Standard 5 Criteria and Artifacts
Additional Information (optional)
Autobiography
Picture
Resume
Research Paper
NAEYC Standard 1:
Promoting Child Development and Learning.
Candidates use their understanding of young children’s
characteristics and needs, and of multiple interacting influences
on children’s development and learning, to create environments
that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all
children.
Criteria
a. Knowing
young
children’s
characteristics
and needs
b. Understanding
multiple
influences on
development
and learning
c. Using
developmental
knowledge to
create learning
environments
Possible Artifacts to Meet Standard 1
Evidence of completion of a course/workshop in child
development; lesson plans that take into account unique needs.
Evidence of working in child development lab and explanation
Responses and reflections on individual students; assessment of
child;
Lesson Plans; floor plan of classroom with explanation of how it
is developmentally appropriate; photos of room setup with age
group specified
NAEYC Standard 2:
Building Family and Community Relationships.
Criteria
a. Understanding family and
community characteristics
b. Supporting and empowering
families and communities through
respectful, reciprocal relationships
Candidates know about, understand, and value the importance
and complex characteristics of children’s families and
communities. They use this understanding to create respectful,
reciprocal relationships that support and empower families, and
to involve all families in their children’s development and
learning.
Possible Artifacts to Meet Standard 2
Evidence of completion of course/workshop on family and
community
Complete service learning with family service agency and
complete a reflection
Complete service learning with family service agency and
complete a reflection
E-mails, blog, website
c. Involving families and communities Develop a community resource list
in children’s development
NAEYC Standard 3:
Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and
Families.
Criteria
a. Understanding
assessment
goals, benefits,
and uses
b. Using
appropriate
assessments
c. Practicing
responsible
assessment
d. Knowing about
assessment
partnerships
with families
and
professionals
Candidates know about and understand the goals, benefits, and uses of
assessment. They know about and use systematic observations,
documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way,
in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence
children’s development and learning.
Possible Artifacts to Meet Standard 3
Evidence of completion of course/workshop
Examples of completed assessments
Provide assessment with case study
Completed assessment
Conduct or sit in on a parent/teacher conference and write a reflection
NAEYC Standard 4
Teaching and
Learning.
Criteria
a. Students know,
understand, and
use positive
relationships and
supportive
interactions as the
foundation for
their work with
young children.
b. Using
developmentally
effective
approaches
c. Understanding
content
knowledge in
early childhood
d. Building
meaningful
curriculum
Candidates integrate their understanding of and relationships with children and families;
their understanding of developmentally effective approaches to teaching and learning;
and their knowledge of academic disciplines to design, implement, and evaluate
experiences that promote positive development and learning for all children.
Possible Artifacts to Meet Standard 4
Video of interactions
Lab evaluations
Video
Lab evaluations
Transcripts of courses and grades you have had in early childhood
Essay or comprehensive exam and grade in a survey course of child development
Copy of lesson plans and room arrangements you have created
NAEYC Standard 5:
Becoming a Professional.
Criteria
a. Identifying and
becoming
involved with the
early childhood
field
b. Upholding ethical
and professional
standards
c. Engaging in
continuous
learning
d. Integrating
knowledgeable,
reflective, and
critical
perspectives
e. Engaging in
advocacy for
children and the
profession
Candidates identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood
profession. They know and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards
related to early childhood practice. They are continuous, collaborative learners who
demonstrate knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on their work,
making informed decisions that integrate knowledge from a variety of sources. They
are informed advocates for sound educational practices and policies.
Possible Artifacts to Meet Standard 5
Visit different professionals in the field and write a report.
Attend a professional meeting in early childhood and report as well as provide a copy of
the agenda.
Observe teachers and relate their behavior to the different standards.
Write three scenarios showing teachers upholding ethical standards or not and explain the
differences.
Attend a workshop or presentation on early childhood.
Read a book or article on early childhood and report.
Interview a teacher and then reflect on their comments and how you feel about it.
Develop a Philosophy Statement about your role as a teacher
Write a letter to a government official about an area of concern for children.
Volunteer at an organization that is advocating for children.
Attend and become involved in professional organizations.