Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that primarily affects reading fluency, word recognition, and spelling. It can present daily challenges in the classroom, impacting a child’s confidence, progress, and engagement.
At DoodleLearning, our apps are designed to support dyslexic learners through structured, multi-sensory, and inclusive teaching strategies.
Here’s how DoodleLearning can help you support children with dyslexia:
1. Structured and Sequential Learning
Doodle’s “New This Week” and “Assignment” exercises are broken down into small, manageable steps. Each lesson follows a consistent format, helping learners feel secure and build on prior knowledge.
🔹 In practice:
Use structured tasks to reduce cognitive load
Ideal for scaffolding learning and filling gaps
Supports routine and predictability, which reduces anxiety
2. Cumulative Learning
New content builds on previously taught material, with gentle progression and regular reminders of earlier learning. This helps learners make connections and retain information.
🔹 In practice:
Reinforce key concepts through spaced repetition
Use data insights to identify and revisit areas of difficulty
Strengthens long-term memory and understanding
3. Multi-Sensory Learning
Doodle engages multiple senses to support comprehension and retention:
Audio: All questions and instructions can be read aloud
Visuals: Diagrams and images support understanding
DoodlePad: Learners can draw, write, and work out answers
Interactive elements: Tap, swipe, and move items to explore concepts
🔹 In practice:
Supports diverse learning styles
Makes abstract ideas more accessible
Enhances engagement and motivation
4. Overlearning Through Practice
Key concepts are reinforced through repeated exposure in varied formats. Learners encounter similar questions with slight changes to deepen understanding.
🔹 In practice:
Use for fluency-building and consolidation
Helps learners generalise knowledge to new contexts
Builds automaticity and confidence
5. Encouraging Metacognition
Doodle helps learners reflect on their learning:
Confidence ratings allow children to express how they feel
Characters model problem-solving and thinking strategies
🔹 In practice:
Promotes self-awareness and independence
Encourages a growth mindset
Supports emotional wellbeing and resilience
6. Phonics-Based Spelling Support (DoodleSpell)
DoodleSpell uses phonics to support spelling and reading development. It includes:
Multi-sensory activities (visual, auditory, kinaesthetic)
Sound-symbol matching
Segmenting, rhyming, and pattern spotting strategies
🔹 In practice:
Targets core challenges in dyslexia
Improves reading fluency and spelling accuracy
Supports literacy across the curriculum
7. Accessibility Features
To make learning more inclusive, Doodle offers:
Coloured overlays to reduce visual stress
Text-to-speech for all content
Clean, uncluttered screens to minimise distractions
🔹 In practice:
Supports learners with co-occurring needs (e.g., ADHD, visual stress)
Creates a calm and focused learning environment
Makes digital learning more accessible
Supporting You as an Educator
Doodle provides detailed insights into each learner’s progress, strengths, and areas for development. This allows you to personalise support, monitor impact, and celebrate growth.
If you’d like help setting up interventions or using Doodle to support dyslexic learners, our team is always happy to assist—just click the chat bubble in the bottom right corner of the app.