Why do we have different document types available?
Mana Docs are a wonderful way to capture and celebrate every step of a child’s learning journey.
To make this process as flexible and meaningful as possible, Mana offers a variety of story types within Docs.
Each type has its own special purpose, helping you document, reflect, and plan with ease. Let’s take a closer look at what each story type is all about!
Mana document types
Learning Story
Learning Story
A Learning Story is where you get to dive deeper:
It’s a detailed narrative that tells the story of a child’s experience, focusing on their learning and development.
Think of it as a way to paint a picture of a child’s progress, helping you and parents understand their growth over time.
Learning story's include an assessment of the children's learning and follow up learning plans.
Daily Diary
Daily Diary
A Daily Diary allows educators to create a reflective journal of a child's learning:
It’s a way to capture the day-to-day experiences, interactions, and moments of discovery that make up a child’s educational journey.
These entries help you track progress over time and provide a meaningful reflection on the child’s growth.
Letter
Letter
A Letter gives educators the chance to write a personal note to the child, celebrating their unique strengths and interests:
It’s a heartfelt way to acknowledge a child’s achievements, offer encouragement, or simply share a moment of joy.
These letters become cherished keepsakes, highlighting the special connection between the educator and the child.
Plan
Plan
A Learning Plan in Mana is a tailored activity or plan specifically designed to support a child’s development:
It’s is often created based on a child’s observation) and can be generated after you select a follow-up option from Mana’s suggestions, however you do have the option to create a learning plan seperate to an observation.
This document type allows educators to ensuring that each child’s unique learning needs are met with thoughtful, targeted learning plans.
Reflection
Reflection
A Reflection gives you a chance to look back and think about what’s working and what could be improved:
A Reflection is like a thoughtful pause: a moment to consider how an event or activity has impacted a child’s learning.
Reflections help you grow as an educator by giving you insights into your teaching practices.
Summative Assessment
Summative Assessment
A Summative Assessment is a big-picture overview of a child’s progress over time:
It sums up key achievements, areas for development, and sets the stage for future learning goals.
Typically completed at the end of a term or year, summative assessments provide a clear snapshot of how far a child has come.
This option will only be available once the journey has some learning documents already created.
Jotting
Jotting
A Jotting is like a quick note:
Use Jotting when you want to capture those little moments that pop up throughout the day, like a child’s first attempt at something new or a funny comment they made
Jottings are short and sweet, allowing you to jot down observations or ideas on the spot.
Community Update
Community Update
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