{"id":3866,"date":"2026-01-12T04:14:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/?p=3866"},"modified":"2026-01-12T04:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:15:00","slug":"how-novakid-supports-special-needs-learners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/how-novakid-supports-special-needs-learners\/","title":{"rendered":"How does Novakid\u2019s support children with learning difficulties?"},"content":{"rendered":"  <section class=\"section blogHeader\" id=\"blogHeader-block_7f80ac68c69217484c8ebe13b3a7f685\">\n      <div class=\"blogHeader__wrapper\">\n                              <div class=\"blogHeader__image\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-does-Novakids-support-children-with-learning-difficulties-.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" 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     <label for=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__header\">\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__heading\">\n                Table of contents            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__arrow\"><\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"blogContentTable__wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"blogContentTable__heading blogContentTable__heading--sidebar\">\n                Table of contents            <\/div>\n            <ol class=\"blogContentTable__list\">\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">A methodology designed for diverse learners<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Language immersion in a child friendly way\u00a0<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Experienced teachers who adapt teaching strategies<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">A curriculum that builds skills, step by step\u00a0<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Short, engaging 25 minute lessons\u00a0<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">A platform that supports all learning styles\u00a0<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Learning from the comfort of home\u00a0<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Age-appropriate programme aligned with European standards\u00a0<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Built in repetition and scaffolding\u00a0<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Consistent communication between teachers and parents<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Common adaptations used for children with learning difficulties<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                            <\/ol>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <script>\n        \/\/ Use DOMContentLoaded for faster TOC initialization\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {\n            const tocSection = document.querySelector('[data-toc-section]');\n            if (!tocSection) return;\n\n            const headings = document.querySelectorAll('.blogHeadingText');\n            const tableContainer = tocSection.querySelector('.blogContentTable__list');\n            if 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});\n    <\/script>\n  \n\n\n\n <section class=\"section blogTakeaways\" id=\"blogCrossPost-block_efb9e831a6d80087e161fc8ec54857d4\">\n    \n      <div class=\"blogTakeaways__wrapper\">\n\n          <div class=\"blogTakeaways__header\">\n            Takeaways          <\/div>\n          <ul class=\"blogTakeaways__content\">\n                          <li>\n                  \nOnline ESL lessons can work effectively for children with learning difficulties when lessons are adapted to their needs.\u00a0\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nNovakid uses interactive learning games and short activities to support focus and motivation\u00a0\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nExperienced teachers apply flexible teaching strategies for special needs students\u00a0\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nLessons follow proven methods of teaching English, moving from simple to complex\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nA support online platform encouraged kids interactive learning in a safe, familiar home environment\n\n              <\/li>\n                      <\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_c7b7d6481b6076bfb99cf960fa9acebc\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a child with a learning difficulty can bring many challenges, and because of this, many parents assume that Online ESL lessons won\u2019t work for their child. But at Novakid, we are passionate about making ESL learning a possibility for all children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our teachers use researched based methods of teaching English, flexible strategies, and interactive tools to ensure that learners with special needs or learning difficulties can thrive in an online classroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_2987cf7fdcc9e3db7de54d89b2a7e6d4\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_2987cf7fdcc9e3db7de54d89b2a7e6d4\">\n                A methodology designed for diverse learners            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novakid\u2019s teaching methodology is designed to support all types of learner, including children with learning difficulties, attention challenges, or developmental delays. Lessons are designed to be interactive, structured, and child friendly, creating a safe and motivating environment for all learners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_9996641525e5389ae882319b9abbf368\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_9996641525e5389ae882319b9abbf368\">\n                Language immersion in a child friendly way\u00a0            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novakid uses a full immersion approach, which means that lessons are taught entirely in English. Teachers are able to communicate with children who have zero understanding of the English language by using visual cues, gestures and total physical response (TPR) to support their understanding. TPR helps to turn English into movement, and movement into learning, which is especially helpful for our learners with special needs. This forms an essential part of our teaching strategies for special needs students.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_57d46781aa3405bce9fad6c5b103e99e\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-Novakid-Supports-Special-Needs-Learners.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-Novakid-Supports-Special-Needs-Learners.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-Novakid-Supports-Special-Needs-Learners-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-Novakid-Supports-Special-Needs-Learners-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-Novakid-Supports-Special-Needs-Learners-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-Novakid-Supports-Special-Needs-Learners-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/How-Novakid-Supports-Special-Needs-Learners.png 1344w\" >\n                <div class=\"glightbox__zoom\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/novakid\/public\/img\/icons\/search.svg\" alt=\"Zoom icon\" class=\"style-svg\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_434c123f14384bc89fc9964ee5421cfe\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_434c123f14384bc89fc9964ee5421cfe\">\n                Experienced teachers who adapt teaching strategies             <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/can-i-select-a-novakid-teacher\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novakid teachers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are trained to use flexible teaching strategies for special needs students, adjusting lessons in real time based on each child\u2019s learning style, strengths, and challenges. This includes adapting pacing, scaffolding tasks, simplifying explanations, and using multi-sensory teaching strategies that help children stay engaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For children with learning difficulties, having an experienced teacher who is able to provide individualised support is essential. These adaptable teaching strategies form the foundation of effective methods of teaching English online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_8b13634d51623b2156797fabe7521511\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_8b13634d51623b2156797fabe7521511\">\n                A curriculum that builds skills, step by step\u00a0            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Novakid curriculum follows a developmentally appropriate sequence, moving from simple concepts (e.g. phonics, basic vocabulary) to more complex ones (e.g. grammar, tenses). This structured approach helps students to build confidence and long-term mastery.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_c3801f672128e4ca5ad627f0c2c3c941\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_c3801f672128e4ca5ad627f0c2c3c941\">\n                Short, engaging 25 minute lessons\u00a0            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lessons are 25 minutes long and combine interactive learning games, songs, mini-dialogues, drag-and-drop exercises, and matching tasks. These features keep lessons fast paced and fun, making them perfect for children who struggle to concentrate or have low frustration tolerance. The lessons also naturally mirror kids interactive learning, helping them stay motivated and engaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_2e25c52b736789ee4491a57050f413b4\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_2e25c52b736789ee4491a57050f413b4\">\n                A platform that supports all learning styles\u00a0            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novakid uses a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/novakid-game-world\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">world-class platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that incorporates colourful visuals, animations, audio, drawing tools, rewards, as well as an AI co-pilot. These tools reinforce understanding and ensure that every learning style is supported.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_a9e4f21403c9028f4f357e7428eed96e\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_a9e4f21403c9028f4f357e7428eed96e\">\n                Learning from the comfort of home\u00a0            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children with special needs often feel more confident and regulated in familiar environments. Students are able to stay in a comfortable environment with parents nearby for reassurance when needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_450c522affe22cb56e43e96f240ce7ff\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_450c522affe22cb56e43e96f240ce7ff\">\n                Age-appropriate programme aligned with European standards\u00a0            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novakid\u2019s programme follows <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/novakid-curriculum-aligned-with-cefr-levels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CEFR levels A1-B1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring high educational standards while still keeping lessons age appropriate, fun, engaging and developmentally aligned.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_b61b8ae5c94efe417ee61ee770a18743\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_b61b8ae5c94efe417ee61ee770a18743\">\n                Built in repetition and scaffolding\u00a0            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repetition is essential for learning, memory and language development, especially for children with learning difficulties. Novakid\u2019s curriculum integrates repeated exposure, guided practice, and progressive scaffolding to build skills step by step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_b4699d8350ad34b710e897c36982aa64\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_b4699d8350ad34b710e897c36982aa64\">\n                Consistent communication between teachers and parents            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents are able to share information about their child\u2019s learning needs before lessons even begin. This allows the teacher to prepare, adjust teaching strategies, and create a supportive classroom environment that is tailored specifically to the child and their needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After each lesson, parents receive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/does-novakid-offer-progress-reports\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personalised feedback<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on their child\u2019s performance and progress, which helps everyone work together on the child\u2019s learning journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_5538a3561f1a4a0d065ce81b2accc1b3\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_5538a3561f1a4a0d065ce81b2accc1b3\">\n                Common adaptations used for children with learning difficulties            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novakid teachers often incorporate the following strategies to support students with special needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaking lessons into smaller, more manageable parts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowing for movement breaks, or incorporating movement into the lesson, to support regulation and focus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using puppets, props, realia, and games to make learning more fun, engaging and concrete<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplifying instructions, slowing the lesson pace, and providing additional modelling and repetition to support understanding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing increased positive reinforcement and visual reward systems to boost motivation and confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These adaptations help children stay regulated, engaged and confident while learning. For more information on supporting language learning for your child with special needs, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/how-to-help-student-with-special-needs-learn-english\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Every child can learn English<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every child has the potential to learn English &#8211; they just need the right teacher, the right approach, and a platform designed for their success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/registration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a FREE trial lesson and see if Novakid is the right fit for your child.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how Novakid\u2019s teaching strategies for special needs students, their interactive platform, and 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