A Portrait Child Tells Her/His Story

Reports 2 through 4 provide Portrait Child summary data for Language and Literacy, Math, and Social and Emotional Development, respectively . This report displays the likely skill levels associated with the November and April means reported in Report 1 - sort of a picture of a representative child from participating Portrait programs. Skills that are learned are marked with an "x." Skills that are not learned are left blank.

What's the Story?

In the area of Language and Literacy our Portrait Child will have learned several new capabilities. For example, s/he will have learned to name up to 10 letters including the first letters in familiar words. The child will also be able to write letter-like shapes as well as understand and use an increasingly complex vocabulary. Additional examples are provided in Report 2: Average Skill Level - Language and Literacy.

In the area of Math our Portrait Child is able to count beyond 10 objects and determine if groups are equal to each other. The child can also estimate which of several groups has more objects and can use one-to-one correspondence to create equal groups. The child also demonstrates addition, subtraction, geometry and time concept skills. Additional examples are provided in Report 3: Average Skill Level - Math.

In the area of Social and Emotional Development our Portrait Child is able to use appropriate words, gestures, and signs to communicate wants and needs. The child is also able to take turns in conversations, follow rules, make transitions during activities, and resolve conflicts. Additional examples are provided in Report 4: Average Skill Level - Social and Emotional Development.