The EYDP project (Project Number: 2022-1-PT01-KA220-SCH-000086979) has been co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Target Groups

THE PROJECT IS ADDRESSED TO:

Kindergarten teachers

Early childhood educators

Kindergarten managerial staff

Early childhood education institutions can benefit from the project results by enhancing the competence of their staff for improving the communication with the families making also use of an innovative platform for the management of the children’s’ digital portfolio.

Results

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Handbook

The digital handbook is addressed to kindergarten educators providing them with the pedagogical basis and framework for the construction of documentation processes of children's learning and performance

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Training Package

The training package has the aim to provide practical training on pedagogical documentation and assessment

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Digital Portfolio Management System

The Digital Portfolio Management System has been designed for the uploading of digital documents related to children documentation and assessment

The Early Years Digital Portfolio project is funded, by the European Commission through the Portuguese National Agency for the Erasmus+ Programme

Latest News

17-06-2025

A journey of discovery: plant development

This case study explores the emergence and development of an experiential learning project on plant growth, initiated by the curiosity of preschool children. The goal was to investigate where tomatoes come from, expanding to understanding the plant life cycle. The case focuses on the participatory and collaborative approach, where the educator's active listening and the children's autonomy were crucial for meaning-making and acquiring elementary scientific knowledge. Keep reading on the website!

16-05-2025

Exploration of Natural Materials

This case study explores an activity focused on sensory and creative exploration with natural materials by a group of 1-year-old children. Initiated outdoors through spontaneous play with leaves, soil and sticks, the educator encouraged material collection and later organized them into an accessible space. The children engaged daily in varied activities such as sorting, building and creating art with natural and mixed materials, both indoors and outdoors. Individual observations were recorded, highlighting children’s autonomy and creativity. Keep reading on the website!

15-03-2025

The Case Studies section is available!

The Case Studies section is available. It provides children educators with best practice references on how the documentation process can be implemented. The case studies have been created by early childhood educators and kindergarten teachers by documenting the progress of children. Check it out now!

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