Wisdom User Reviews

Top reviews

Looks great, please add lifetime purchase options

This looks like a great program, and there is enough included for free to really get a feel for it, so thank you for allowing that. Two things are holding me back from purchasing to use with my students 1) The narrator’s voice is too kid-like for some of my older students who would otherwise benefit from the messages and 2) this app is subscription-based and I do not agree with purchasing apps that simply give me access to the same content I already had, for additional money each year. I want to pay once, and that do what I please with the content I have purchased. Please create a lifetime purchase option, or even better, offer the ability to unlock and purchase individual activities, for life. That way I can pick and choose which activities are most relevant.
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Response from developer

Dear user, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback, we appreciate it! We understand that you might not want to access the new Kingdom of Sadness, Kingdom of Joy, new AR games, new printables or languages we are developing. In addition to new content, we continuously work on technical maintenance to ensure the app continues to work with each iOS update. If we stop updating the app it will stop working in the next months, hence the challenge of offering a lifetime purchase. Some of our printable resources are available for single purchase on TPT https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Better-Kids-Social-Emotional-Learning Please feel free to reach out to us at joy@betterkids.education if you would like to continue the conversation around lifetime purchase options, we're happy to brainstorm ideas together to best meet your needs! Best wishes, The Better Kids team

Free not free

Not good but good art but not free no no no

Response from developer

Dear user, Thank you for sharing your feedback. Currently, the free version includes: 3 interactive games, 1 Augmented Reality breathing game, 10 printables, 10 practice activities, 3 parenting guides, 20 teaching resources, 1 guided meditation. We understand that you would like to access even more content for free. We invite you to apply to our Better Kids Share Scholarship: https://betterkids.education/sel-funding#scholarship Best wishes, The Better Kids team

Must try! My kids love the play & learn features!

Brilliantly designed & kid friendly! This is a game not only for my children, but a learning tool for me! I have a daughter recently diagnosed with ADHD and another with ADD and this app has been a new part of our routine to encourage "healthy feelings" and improve our language of emotions as a family.
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Response from developer

Dear user, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are so happy to read that Wisdom has helped your family develop a positive approach to emotions. Thank you for the important work you do supporting your children's social emotional growth. Should you have any suggestions, feel free to email us at joy@betterkids.education We wish you a wonderful journey in the World of Emotions, The Better Kids team

Expensive and boring

Looks good. That’s about all I can say good about it.

Claims to be an “adventure game” but more like a tutorial laced with terms most adults don’t know, let alone a small child. If you try and introduce it as a “game” you’ll find your child disappointed.

The one “game” aspect my child tried caused frustration because the “angry voice” they are supposed to identify doesn’t sound even mildly perturbed.

Based on the cost it seems aimed at schools rather that individuals.
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Response from developer

Dear user, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We'd love to learn more about your experience, in particular if you purchased a subscription, your child should have been able to access dozens of games within the Kingdoms of Anger and Fear, as well as 3 Augmented Reality mindful breathing exercises, 50 printables, 12 guided meditations, and dozens of real life practice activities. From your description it seems like your child might have been exploring the free version, which only includes samples of the game. Please email us at joy@betterkids.education or call us at +1 888-258-73-58 so we can help you explore the full breadth of the content. Thank you, The Better Kids team

Great application for Socio-emotional learning of children!

This application is the perfect way to help children deal with emotions like anger and fear. They learn coping strategies and the augmented reality breathing exercises and meditations help them relax.

Response from developer

Dear user, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We'd love to hear your suggestions on how we can further improve your children's experience with our app. Please feel free to share any ideas you or your children might have by emailing joy@betterkids.education We look forward to continuing to hear about your kids' journey in the world of emotions, The Better Kids team

Students will love playing with Wisdom!

Wisdom takes students on an engaging, attention-grabbing journey as they practice recognizing and regulating their emotions. The in-app activities and treasure trove of valuable educator resources go hand in hand to provide students a fun and educational SEL experience. Over all, the program is flexible and easy to implement!
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Response from developer

Dear user, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We're glad Wisdom's resources have been helpful to you and your students. Should you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to email us at joy@betterkids.education. The Better Kids team

Good app but add more

It’s a great app I have a daughter with anxiety she loves 😍it it helps her a lot with coming down but she finishes the chapters very Quickly and then she gets bored so I tell her she can do it again but it’s helping less now please add more! Over all it’s a good app

Response from developer

Dear user, We're so glad to read your kids are loving Wisdom! There are many other games your kids can play besides winning superpowers: - if your device supports Augmented Reality, there are 3 AR games that your kids will love: being inside a snow globe and seeing a snowman and a cat appearing in their living room, bubble breathing where they form bubbles and a cat tries to catch their bubbles, and breathing with Wisdom to practice mindfulness. - Wisdom also includes a "Children's Activities" section on the main menu with 50+ printable activities and 30+ hands-on activities, movement breaks, and guided meditations.  - if your device supports iOS 14, you can also add Wisdom's Widget to your home screen with a daily social emotional learning activity to complete! Wisdom's content is updated regularly and we are continuously working on new games and new content. Should you and your kids have any wishes or ideas, please share them with us by email joy@betterkids.education or by phone: +1-888-258-73-58 and we will strive to make their dreams come true! If you need any help in finding the aforementioned resources, please feel free to reach out to us via email at joy@betterkids.education  You can also find some helpful information in our Getting Started Guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57728a23d2b85749fa697f90/t/5f4668342add6969dadfe14a/1598449723806/Getting+Started+with+Wisdom+-+Parents+Guide_free.pdf Warmly, Wisdom and the Better Kids Team

Une merveille pour l’équilibre émotionnel des enfants !

Enfin une application intelligente pour apprendre aux enfants, de façon ludique, à apprivoiser les émotions et du coup, mieux les maîtriser.
Si seulement tous les enfants pouvaient découvrir ce jeu, le monde émotionnel irait mieux :-)

Top appli

A télécharger d’urgence; enfin une appli intelligente pour nos enfants!

Wisdom, 2ème royaume!

Mon fils attendait avec impatience que le royaume de la peur sorte, c’est chose faite, il s’est rué dessus ! L’univers graphique est tout aussi agréable que pour la colère, hâte d’en explorer tout le contenu, plusieurs personnages cette fois ci, occasion pour notre fils de nous questionner sur nos peurs à nous, nos peurs d’adultes…. J’adore
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Wonderful idea

Take it from an Early Childhood teacher. This is a fine idea. Unfortunately, the app is extremely expensive.

Response from developer

Hi, Thank you so much for taking a look at our free teaching resources and games and for sharing your feedback about our subscription offers to gain full access to over 300 ready-to-use lessons and activities. As a social impact venture, Better Kids believes that all children have equal right to social emotional support, regardless of their school’s funding or their family's financial struggles. You can look into our Better Kids Share Scholarship at https://betterkids.education/sel-funding#scholarship or email us for more information at joy@betterkids.education We look forward to assisting you, The Better Kids team

Magnifique en Francois

...and in English, too.

Response from developer

Dear user, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we're glad that you enjoy the French version of Wisdom. Please feel free to email us at joy@betterkids.education should you have any questions or suggestions. The Better Kids team

Great game especially now.

My preschool aged son loves this game and asks for it specifically during his (limited!) allowed game time. He is starting to really understand how to use his superpowers to deal with anger.... and roars now when he is upset which is so much better than the alternative. During these difficult times when social interaction have been limited, and emotions high, Wisdom has been a saving grace. The design is beautiful too! Really enjoying the new AR features.
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Response from developer

Dear user, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We're so glad that your son is using his coping superpowers at home thanks to Wisdom. Please feel free to email us any suggestions or questions at joy@betterkids.education The Better Kids team

If you don’t have this app and you have a kid, download it!

I love this app and have been recommending it to all my friends with young children. Spending so much time inside has meant increased screen time but at least with this app I see that my child is engaged, learning and can use the interface easily on her own. Love it!

Response from developer

Dear user, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad your child is able to play Wisdom independently. Please feel free to email us any suggestions or questions at joy@betterkids.education The Better Kids team

Love the idea but it doesn’t work well. Makes you angry.

It’s such lovely art and a beautiful idea but it’s hard to connect which coping mechanisms should be used for anger and hard and annoying to have to go back and earn the right ones. We still haven’t gotten all the super powers after hours of trying to play and figure it out. Hopefully they’ll update with the reviews they’ve gotten online. I love love love the concept but it’s too much frustration to pay for until they’ve worked out the glitches.
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Response from developer

Hi, Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm about our concept. We'd love to learn more about your experience and challenges. Could you please contact us at joy@betterkids.education so we can better take into account your feedback? Best wishes, The Wisdom Team

Makes it fun for children to navigate through their feelings!

This game-based SEL app is fun, practical, and magical!

The app teaches children how to recognize and manage difficult emotions like anger. The engaging adventure-like plot, instant feedback, and repetition all makes it very engaging for children.

The AR feature is a wonderfully meditative and magical experience. There are three different experiences all aimed to make it fun and rewarding to breathe slowly and wait for the storm of emotion to calm down. My favorite one helps kids visualize their breaths. I’m not a kid anymore but I love it nonetheless!

Highly recommend!
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Response from developer

Dear user, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad that you've enjoyed Wisdom's plot and magic! Should you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to email us at joy@betterkids.education The Better Kids team

Amazing

This app brilliantly teaches young children to manage their emotions in more effective ways. I would 100% recommend it to any parents of young children!

amazing!

This app is awesome for my kids and they also enjoy using it, I see a difference in their behaviour and I think it is truly impacting them.

Fantastic tool for my kids!

This is such a great game for helping my kids to understand about emotions and social resilience! I can only recommend it to anyone with young kids.

My daughter loves this game

My daughter loves helping the angry citizens calm down 🐳. Her favorite AR game is the breathing with Wisdom 🌬🌬!
I would have loved to play this game as a child, would have saved me time and effort understanding my emotions 🧘🏽‍♀️