Self-directed learning, goal-oriented work, and the ability to critically monitor a development process – these core competencies should be promoted in today's elementary school education. This volume supports you in implementing the new curriculum requirements. It provides a lesson plan for introducing the portfolio method for grades 1/2 and for grades 3/4, along with outlines of the lessons. The offering is complemented by ideas for further work with the portfolio in the subjects of religion, German, and general studies.