Documentation Methods

A digital homeschool portfolio is an electronic collection of student work samples, activity logs, and educational records stored using cloud-based platforms or apps, serving purposes from state compliance to college applications.

The file crate system is a homeschool organization method using hanging file folders in a storage crate to pre-organize an entire semester or year of curriculum materials by week, enabling parents to teach on "autopilot" after intensive upfront planning.

A homeschool binder system is an organizational method using three-ring binders to centralize lesson plans, weekly assignments, student work samples, attendance records, and compliance documentation in one accessible place.

Lapbooking is a hands-on learning method where students create interactive folder-based projects filled with mini-books, flaps, pockets, and visual elements that showcase their understanding of a topic.

A learning journal is a student-created record combining daily learning activities, reflections, and notes that documents the homeschool experience while developing metacognitive skills.

Notebooking is a student-centered educational method where children document their learning through personalized notebooks using writing, illustrations, and creative expression rather than pre-made worksheets.

A physical portfolio is a tangible collection of educational records—typically organized in a binder or file box—containing work samples, activity logs, and documentation that demonstrates a homeschool student's academic progress throughout the year.

The Workbox System is a homeschool organization method using numbered containers to divide daily schoolwork into individual tasks, helping children work independently through their assignments while tracking progress visually.