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"You're not just solving a problem — you're building a thinker."

2–3 Toddler

4–6 Early

7–9 Primary

10–12 Pre-teen

13–16 Teen

What's happening right now? Type in any language — ThinkUp responds in yours. 🌐

"You're not just solving a problem — you're building a thinker."

2–3 Toddler

4–6 Early

7–9 Primary

10–12 Pre-teen

13–16 Teen

What's happening right now? Type in any language — ThinkUp responds in yours. 🌐

Thinking about your situation...

Personalizing for your child's age

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Describe a situation on the left and tap ThinkUp to get 5 thinking questions for your child.

Pause & Reset

Grounding tools for moments when everyone needs a breath before words.

Box Breathing

60 sec

A 4-4-4-4 breathing pattern to calm the nervous system together.

Say: "Let's breathe together. Watch me."

IN for 4 counts, hold 4, OUT for 4, hold 4.

Repeat 3 times together. Calm, quiet voice.

Ask: "How does your body feel now?"

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

2 min

Bring focus back to the present through the five senses.

Name 5 things you can SEE.

Name 4 things you can TOUCH.

Name 3 things you can HEAR.

Name 2 things you can SMELL.

Name 1 thing you can TASTE.

The Pause Script

For you

What to say when you feel yourself getting reactive.

"I need a moment." — Say it out loud. It models self-regulation.

Take 3 slow breaths before speaking again.

"I want to understand what's happening for you."

Then open the Reframer. You're ready.

Wiggle & Shake

Toddlers

A movement reset for young children who can't yet verbalize big feelings.

"Let's shake all the mad feelings out!"

Shake hands, arms, whole body for 10 seconds.

Flop like a noodle — go loose and soft.

Hug if they want one. Now talk.

Glitter Jar

All ages

Shake the jar and watch the glitter slowly settle. Your mind can do the same.

tap to shake

Feelings Explorer

Help your child name what's inside.

2–4 Toddler

5–6 Early

7–9 Primary

10–12 Pre-teen

13–16 Teen

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Growth Journal

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