Competency standard II of the CDA six national standards would include which item in a professional portfolio reflecting this standard?

• A. A self-concept activity
• B. A budget worksheet
• C. A daily attendance log
• D. A equipment inventory

Answer: (A)

Standard II is about building positive relationships with children and families and supporting children's social-emotional development. A self-concept activity fits best because it directly demonstrates how you help a child understand who they are, recognize their strengths, and feel confident in themselves. This kind of work reflects responsive, relationship-based practices that are central to this standard.

In a professional portfolio, showing a child-centered activity that promotes self-awareness highlights how you foster a secure, supportive learning environment and collaborative relationships with children. The other items—budget worksheet, daily attendance log, and equipment inventory—are important for running a program, but they illustrate administrative and operational aspects rather than interactions with children and families that embody this standard.