How NIVA works

NIVA is a developmental play product. Parents set it up, children play, and parents can follow how play is going.

Step 1
The parent creates a profile
A parent creates a NIVA account with an email address and password, then adds a child profile with a nickname and an avatar. No real name or photo is needed.
Step 2
The child's age is selected
You enter your child's birth month and year, or their age. This places your child in one of six age groups between 12 and 72 months.
Step 3
NIVA recommends age-appropriate activities
Based on the age group, NIVA suggests developmentally aligned activities across areas such as attention, language, early math and emotional recognition.
Step 4
The child plays
Activities are short and calm, with clear instructions. A parent or caregiver stays nearby and joins in.
Step 5
NIVA records gameplay progress
Results from each activity are saved in the app. They are used to adapt difficulty and to choose what to suggest next.
Step 6
The parent views progress and guidance
In the parent area you can see what was played and how it went, along with practical notes for everyday play.

What “developmentally aligned” means

Matched to age
Activities are organised by the six age groups and become more complex as the child develops.
Evidence-informed
Activity design draws on widely recognised knowledge about early childhood development. It is an informed approach, not a guarantee of results.
Adaptive
Difficulty adjusts to how your child plays, so activities stay approachable.
Parent-led
Parents decide when and for how long to play, and remain the people who know their child best.

We want to be clear about the limits of an app.

If you have questions about your child's development, please speak to your paediatrician or another qualified professional.