Built with educator feedback for NZ & Australian ECE

Learning stories drafted faster
without losing the educator's voice.

Turn real observations into meaningful learning story drafts with Te Whāriki or EYLF links, child continuity, whānau voice, response tracking, and a natural educator tone. StoryLoop supports the first draft while keeping educator reflection and judgement at the centre.

Editable first draftsChild learning threadsEYLF + Te WhārikiWhānau voiceWorks on phone

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See the draft style.

Paste a real observation below and see how StoryLoop turns it into an editable first draft.

A few real details work best — what the child did, said, or tried.

Your learning story will appear here

Product pillars

Educator-led, curriculum-aware, and easy to edit.

Meaningful, not lengthy. Relevant, not repetitive. Child-focused, not generic.

Draft faster

Turn a voice note or three bullet points into a usable first draft — never a blank page.

  • Voice or text inputRecord the real moment or type rough notes. Audio upload works if mic recording is unavailable.
  • EYLF & Te Whāriki awareLinks to the right curriculum without policy-speak or treating strands as outcomes.
  • Educator voice controlsNatural, warm, professional, or simple tone, plus concise, balanced, or detailed depth.
  • Sounds like an educatorGrounded, not robotic — a draft you can recognise and edit in minutes.
  • Editable historyEvery story stays saved to edit, copy, export, and regenerate from the original note.

Trust & quality

Every draft is checked for evidence, privacy, and curriculum fit — with you as the final word.

  • Story quality checkReviews tone, evidence, curriculum fit, invented-detail risk, and next steps before you edit.
  • Privacy + Evidence GuardianFlags sensitive details, diagnosis-style language, unsupported certainty, and identifiers.
  • Observation CoachAsks for missing child voice, response, or next-step detail so the output is less generic.
  • Draft integrity lensSee the evidence, assumptions, educator checks, and family question behind each draft.
  • Human review gateAn educator-led check for evidence, child voice, curriculum fit, culture, and privacy before sharing.
  • Privacy firstYour observations are never used to train AI models. Data is access-controlled and secure.

Family partnership

Share the learning with whānau in their words, without rewriting the whole story.

  • Parent-friendly versionA shorter, warmer version for families while the educator draft stays intact.
  • Translation + readabilityPlain-English updates and optional translation packs with a clear teacher review note.
  • Family Connection PackA family message, home question, photo caption, handover note, and teacher check from one story.
  • Whānau voice bridgeBring home knowledge, aspirations, language, and replies back into the next learning story.

Continuity & insight

See learning across a child's stories, not just one moment in isolation.

  • Child continuity profilesSave interests, languages, and whānau aspirations so future drafts connect learning over time.
  • Learning threadsNotice recurring dispositions, curriculum patterns, and follow-up opportunities across stories.
  • Curriculum compassEYLF outcomes or Te Whāriki strands surfaced per child — no ranking, scoring, or data points.
  • Next-step response loopTrack which response ideas were planned, tried, or worth continuing.
  • Backlog RescuePaste a week of rough notes and sort full stories from short updates and combined notes.

Centre & leadership

Roll out a consistent documentation rhythm across rooms — without surveillance.

  • Centre Voice MemorySave centre philosophy, liked phrases, and words to avoid so drafts stay on-voice.
  • Centre Quality CalibrationSet wording rules, privacy rules, export style, and approved examples for the team.
  • Room Planning BriefTurn recent stories into emerging interests, environment setups, and team questions.
  • Documentation RadarSee children needing a fresh observation, open response ideas, and unreviewed stories.
  • Director ROI dashboardStories created, time saved, backlog cleared, and review health — without ranking educators.
  • Export packsCopy-ready Storypark, Educa, Kinderloop, and Brightwheel formats from the same story.

Built with educator feedback

Not here to replace your judgement — here to end the blank page.

StoryLoop keeps improving with real centre practice in mind. The aim is to clear the documentation backlog and support stronger first drafts, while your observation, interpretation, and final voice stay at the centre.

How it works

From observation to editable draft without losing your voice.

01

Capture the moment

Voice record what happened after play, or type 3-5 quick bullets. No formal structure needed.

02

StoryLoop shapes it

StoryLoop turns rough notes into a first draft with curriculum links, dispositions, and practical next steps.

03

Review with a human checkpoint

Check evidence, curriculum fit, child voice, culture, and privacy before sharing.

04

Close the learning loop

Track which next steps were planned or tried, capture whānau voice, then continue from the earlier story.

05

Copy, export, or revisit

Move the edited story into your usual system, or keep building the child's learning thread in StoryLoop.

Real examples

Stories educators are actually proud to publish.

Real inputs, grounded outputs, and language that feels closer to the floor than a content generator.

Educator note

2 years

Sienna (2yo) watered plants with watering can. Talked about worms. Filled & refilled can 6 times.

🇦🇺 EYLF

StoryLoop draft

Sienna spent a long time in the garden today, carrying the watering can backwards and forwards to the tap and filling it again and again. She noticed the worms in the damp soil and stopped to look closely before going back to watering. Sienna stayed with this job for a long stretch of time and showed real care for the plants and the space around her.

What this learning shows

Sienna is building persistence, curiosity, and a growing sense of responsibility for the environment.

Linked curriculum

EYLF Outcome 2 — Children are connected with and contribute to their world, particularly showing care for the environment through repeated watering and close noticing.

Where to next

Offer magnifying glasses for closer worm observation and invite Sienna to help with planting so she can keep following this interest.

Educator note

4 years

Marcus (4) building blocks, got frustrated when tower fell. Took deep breath, tried again. Proud when it stood.

🇦🇺 EYLF

StoryLoop draft

Marcus was building a tall block tower today when it fell over. He looked frustrated, paused, took a deep breath, and started again. Marcus stayed with the challenge until the tower stood, then proudly said, "I did it by myself."

What this learning shows

Marcus is strengthening self-regulation, persistence, and confidence when things do not go to plan.

Linked curriculum

EYLF Outcome 3 — Children have a strong sense of wellbeing, and Outcome 4 — Children are confident and involved learners, as Marcus used a calming strategy and stayed with the challenge.

Where to next

Notice the strategy Marcus used, name it with him, and offer more chances to practise managing frustration in play.

Educator note

Toddler

Whole group story time in Aotearoa. Emma pointed at duck in book, said 'quack'. Smiled when other tamariki joined in.

🇳🇿 Te Whāriki

StoryLoop draft

During story time today, Emma pointed to the duck in the book and said "quack" as the other tamariki watched and joined in. She smiled when the group repeated the sound with her and stayed engaged in the shared reading.

What this learning shows

Emma is growing confidence as a communicator and is using shared group moments to connect language with meaning.

Linked curriculum

This links with Mana reo | Communication, particularly using gesture, sound, and shared story language to express meaning. It also connects with Mana tangata | Contribution as Emma joined a group moment and saw other tamariki respond.

Where to next

Revisit animal sound books, keep using shared waiata and story prompts, and share this language moment with whānau.

Simple, fair pricing

Pay less than one lunch break of saved time.

Start with a simple draft, then review and tweak it before it goes anywhere.

Free

$0

3 stories/month

For trying the educator-led workflow on real observations without pressure.

  • 3 learning stories per month
  • Basic story quality guard
  • Basic privacy and evidence check
  • EYLF or Te Whāriki links
  • Editable history
  • Basic text export
  • Limited voice-note trial
  • No credit card required

Built for

Curious educators validating the writing style before changing habits.

  • Try the workflow before changing centre routines
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Educator

$19AUD/month

Unlimited stories

For individual teachers who want documentation to stop stealing evenings.

  • Unlimited learning stories
  • Quill writing assistant (15 refines/month)
  • Voice notes and uploads
  • Observation Coach prompts
  • Family Connection Pack
  • Export packs for Storypark, Educa, Kinderloop, Brightwheel
  • Backlog Rescue
  • Learning threads
  • Basic privacy guard
  • Personal centre voice memory

Built for

Individual educators who need fast drafts, family-ready outputs, and export formats.

  • Clear a documentation backlog without writing every note from scratch
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Educator Pro

$29AUD/month

Unlimited stories + advanced loop tools

For serious individual educators who want the family and continuity loop.

  • Everything in Educator
  • Quill writing assistant, unlimited
  • Family Reply Loop
  • Parent-friendly translation and readability
  • Advanced quality score details
  • Child continuity profiles
  • Whānau voice carried into future stories
  • Priority educator support

Built for

Educators who want stronger family partnership, translation support, and deeper review.

  • Turn family replies into useful context for the next story
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Centre Starter

$99AUD/month

per centre/month

Centre rollout tools

For small centres that want a consistent, visible documentation rhythm.

  • Everything in Educator Pro
  • Centre Quality Calibration
  • Shared centre voice guidance
  • Planning Board from stories
  • Documentation Radar
  • Admin oversight signals
  • Priority support

Built for

Directors and room leaders rolling StoryLoop into a small team.

  • Spot emerging interests across several stories
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Centre Growth

$199AUD/month

per centre/month

Growth analytics + centre rollout

For larger or scaling services that need director-level visibility and ROI proof.

  • Everything in Centre Starter
  • Director ROI Dashboard
  • Multi-room planning analytics
  • Advanced export settings
  • Rollout health signals
  • Onboarding support
  • Priority roadmap feedback

Built for

Owners, directors, and multi-room services needing rollout visibility.

  • Show time saved and backlog cleared to justify the subscription
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Questions

Everything educators ask.

What is StoryLoop?+

StoryLoop is an early childhood documentation tool that turns real educator observations, voice notes, or bullet points into polished, editable learning story drafts — written in a natural educator voice, not generic AI phrasing.

Does StoryLoop replace educator thinking?+

No. StoryLoop supports drafting and structure, while educators remain responsible for observation, interpretation, reflection and final editing.

Can I edit the generated stories?+

Yes. You can edit a generated story, save changes, copy it, export it, and regenerate from the original observation using a different tone, depth, or curriculum mode.

Does it support Te Whāriki?+

Yes. New Zealand mode supports Te Whāriki strands, learning outcome ideas, dispositions, child voice, responding, and optional Kōwhiti Whakapae or Tapasā lenses when relevant.

Does it support EYLF?+

Yes. Australia mode supports EYLF V2.0 learning outcomes and keeps links grounded in what the educator actually observed.

Can I use voice notes?+

Yes. Supported browsers can request microphone access for live recording. If live recording is blocked or unavailable, you can still type bullet points or upload an audio file.

How many stories are free?+

The free plan includes 3 stories per month. Upgrade prompts are dismissible, and existing story history stays available even if the limit is reached.

Is it suitable for new educators?+

Yes. It helps new educators see how observation, learning, curriculum, dispositions, and responding can fit together, while still requiring educator review.

Is it suitable for experienced educators?+

Yes. Experienced educators can use it to speed up the first draft and then add their own local context, professional judgement, and final wording.

Does it create generic AI stories?+

No. StoryLoop grounds every claim in the observation, cleans rough notes into real prose, keeps each reflection specific to the child, and links curriculum only when the evidence supports it — so drafts read like a thoughtful educator wrote them.

What about child privacy? Is my data safe?+

Your observations are not used to train AI models. Data is stored securely and access-controlled. Educators should still avoid unnecessary identifying details in notes.

Keep your learning story backlog under control.

Start with a usable first draft, then add your educator judgement before sharing. Try your first 3 stories free.

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