One of the six games
Story Splitter
Considering other explanations (cognitive flexibility)
What the kid practices: Coming up with more than one explanation for a situation. A friend who doesn't say hello isn't automatically angry.
Good for: Rigid thinking · Social misunderstandings · Reading too much into what others do
Free. Kids never need an account. Therapists and parents can guide from their own screen.
A good match when the kid is working on: rigid thinking or social misunderstandings.
The stories
Each story is about a character the kid's age. Because it is about someone else, a kid can think through a hard situation without having to admit it is theirs.
Nia: not called on in class
Nia's teacher didn't call on her even though she raised her hand three times during class discussion.
Carlos: friends went to the movies without him
Carlos found out his three friends went to the movies this weekend without inviting him.
Amara: benched for the biggest game
Amara's coach moved her from the starting lineup to the bench for the biggest game of the season.
Ethan: mom seems upset on the drive home
When Ethan's mom picked him up from school, she seemed really upset and barely said anything during the drive home.
Lily: a weird look at lunch
A classmate gave Lily a weird look during lunch when she sat down at her usual table.
Aiden: friends keep picking a game he doesn't like
Aiden's friends started playing a video game at recess again — the one he's told them twice he doesn't really enjoy. They dove in without asking.
Jayden: no reply in the group chat
Jayden sent a message in the group chat and no one has responded for 20 minutes. Before his message, people were chatting constantly.