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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame

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91%

WISE Score

Sesame's pocket therapist teaches toddlers to breathe, think, and problem-solve through five gentle scenarios—no ads, no fluff, just feelings.

Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame

game

2013

91%

WISE Score

Sesame's pocket therapist teaches toddlers to breathe, think, and problem-solve through five gentle scenarios—no ads, no fluff, just feelings.

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Screenwise Verdict

This is one of those rare apps that does exactly what it promises with zero nonsense. Sesame Workshop built a pocket emotional-regulation coach for the toddler set, and it works—no ads, no upsells, no data harvesting, just a friendly blue monster teaching kids to calm down and think through problems.

The catch? It's short. Five scenarios, maybe 10-15 minutes of total content. But that's also the point. This isn't meant to be a babysitter; it's a tool you pull out when your kid is melting down over a broken cracker or a lost toy, and you need a calm, visual way to teach them how to cope. If you use it in the moment—"Hey, let's see what the monster does when he's frustrated"—it's gold.

It's not going to win awards for creativity or replayability, but as a focused, research-backed emotional learning tool for the preschool years, it's pretty much perfect. Just don't expect your kid to ask for it like they ask for Bluey.

Age Fit

Designed for ages 2-5, and that's exactly who should use it. Preschoolers learning to name and manage emotions will get the most out of it. By kindergarten, kids may find it babyish unless they're actively working on self-regulation.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Built by Sesame Workshop, this app teaches emotional regulation through gentle, supportive scenarios. Models healthy coping strategies (breathing, thinking through problems, taking action) with a friendly blue monster companion. No chaos, no pressure—just warm, developmentally-appropriate guidance for managing big feelings.

Imaginative

Five preset scenarios (frustration with puzzles, sharing toys, etc.) provide structure but limited creative freedom. Kids help the monster solve problems through guided steps rather than open-ended play. The interactivity is more instructional than exploratory—effective for teaching a specific skill set, but not a sandbox for imagination.

Safe

100

Zero ads, zero in-app purchases, zero external links. Designed explicitly for ages 2-5 with parent co-play in mind. No social features, no data collection concerns, no compulsive loops. Multiple sources confirm it's a focused, safe tool with no monetization manipulation.

Enriching

Teaches genuine emotional intelligence skills—breathe to calm down, think through the problem, do something to solve it. This is a research-backed framework (from Sesame's resilience curriculum) that kids can apply to real-world meltdowns. Short but impactful; the five scenarios are worth revisiting when emotions run high. Practical life skill building wrapped in friendly animation.

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Why It Might Be Great

Teaches a practical three-step framework (breathe-think-do) that kids can actually use during real meltdowns
Created by Sesame Workshop's resilience curriculum team—research-backed emotional learning
Completely ad-free and purchase-free; a rare unicorn in the kids' app world
Short, focused scenarios perfect for toddler attention spans
Designed for parent co-play, turning screen time into a teaching moment

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What to Watch For

Only five scenarios—kids will blow through the content quickly and may lose interest
Works best when parents play alongside and help apply lessons to real life
Not a game for entertainment; it's a teaching tool disguised as an app

Conversation Starters

""What does the monster do when he feels frustrated? Can we try that next time you're upset?""
""Which breathing trick helps you calm down the most—the belly breathing or the counting?""
""Remember when the monster couldn't share his toy? How did he solve that problem?""
""When you feel mad, what's one thing you could do to feel better?""

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