Description
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame is a bilingual (English and Spanish) app designed to support children aged 2–5 in developing key emotional and problem-solving skills. Featuring a friendly Sesame Street monster, this interactive tool introduces children to calming techniques and the “Breathe, Think, Do” strategy through engaging, playful activities.
- Encourages self-control, planning, and persistence
- Helps children identify and manage emotions using deep breathing
- Interactive animations support learning through fun and repetition
- Includes five everyday scenarios to explore and resolve
- Customisable encouraging phrases add a personal touch
- “Breathe with the Monster” activity promotes calming strategies
- Dedicated Parent Section with practical guidance and tips
Children help the monster friend calm down, think through problems, and take action—building confidence and emotional awareness along the way.
Recommended by Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide – a supportive tool for everyday emotional development.
“I like helping the monster breathe – it makes him feel better!” - Boy aged 3
“It’s a great way to help my child slow down and think before reacting.” Girl aged 4
Sesame Street Breathe, Think, Do is a calming and supportive app that helps young children learn simple strategies for managing big feelings. With the help of a friendly blue monster, children guide the character through everyday challenges like trying to put on shoes or dealing with frustration. Each situation is solved by practising deep breathing, thinking of a plan, and trying it out – helping children learn how to handle emotions in a positive way.
Our testers really enjoyed tapping on the monster to help him calm down and coming up with different solutions to each problem. Parents appreciated the clear, slow-paced instructions and the opportunity to talk through emotions with their child. The monster’s silly reactions and encouraging voice made the experience fun as well as educational. There are no ads, in-app purchases, or external links, making it a safe and focused tool for emotional learning. Overall, Sesame Street Breathe, Think, Do is a gentle and effective app that gives children the tools they need to manage their feelings with confidence.
- Supports emotional regulation
- Encourages problem-solving
- Helps develop coping strategies
