Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame is a free Sesame Workshop app that teaches young children (and caregivers) self-regulation, problem-solving, and calming skills through interactive games with a friendly monster character. Clinicians and parents use it to model coping skills for preschool and early-elementary kids. A free psychoeducational tool (not a PHI/clinical record system).
Child & AdolescentVerified June 2026
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
Free Sesame Street app teaching young children self-regulation and coping.
About Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
What Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame does
The features that actually matter for therapy practice.
Self-regulation and coping skills
Problem-solving games
Calming/breathing exercises
Caregiver tips
Designed for young children
Honest assessment
What works and what does not, based on hands-on testing.
What works well
- Completely free
- Trusted Sesame Workshop content
- Age-appropriate self-regulation
- Engaging for young kids
Where it falls short
- Young-children focus (narrow age range)
- Not a clinical/PHI tool
- Supplement, not therapy
- Limited depth for older kids
FAQ
Common questions about Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
- What is Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame best for?
- Free Sesame Street app teaching young children self-regulation and coping.
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