Hopscotch Play Guides

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Welcome to My Body Today!

This interactive body check-in game helps kids and teens tune into how their body feels in the moment. It’s a great way to build awareness of physical sensations, recognize where emotions might be showing up in the body, and support mindfulness and regulation.

To get started, enter My Body Today. On the left side of the screen, you’ll find a playlist of ambient sounds, nature sounds, and calming music. Have your client choose something that helps them feel focused and grounded before beginning the check-in.

On the right is the Body Check-In Tool, a full-body silhouette with circles placed across different body areas. Your client can click on a body part or drag a circle to the specific area they’d like to focus on.

Once a body part is selected, your client can choose how long they want to focus there—10, 30, or 60 seconds. Encourage them to pick a time that matches their attention span—shorter for younger clients, longer for teens or those comfortable with body awareness.

When the timer starts, invite your client to close their eyes and gently direct their attention to that part of their body. A soft sound will let them know when time is up so they won't need to watch the timer. Afterward, they can type in what they noticed—sensations, feelings, or even a simple “nothing” if that’s what they felt.

You can pause here to explore what they wrote before moving on to another body part. As they continue their check-in, they can revisit any body part at any time to view their notes. If needed, there’s a reset button to start over from the beginning.

When the check-in is complete, you’ll have the option to download a PDF copy of their body check-in, including their written reflections. This can be helpful to review over time, upload to their client file, or to share with caregivers if appropriate.

My Body Today can be used to support grounding, during emotion-focused work, or after coping skills practice to reflect on how the body feels. It encourages kids and teens to slow down, notice their internal experiences, and connect physical sensations to emotional states.

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Welcome to SUDS—The Subjective Units of Distress Scale!

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This simple but powerful tool helps kids and teens rate how big a feeling is in the moment—especially tough ones like stress, worry, fear, or sadness.

To begin, click the plus sign to start a new scale. You’ll be asked to choose between two scale styles: the Number Scale, which is best for older kids or teens, and the Emoji Scale, a more visual and kid-friendly option that works well for younger clients.

With the Number Scale, clients can slide to pick a number between 0 and 100 to show how distressed they feel. As they move the slider, the corresponding result will highlight in real time. This gives you a natural opportunity to explore their choice.  You can ask process questions such as, what made the number feel that high or that low, and what might help bring it down?

When they're ready, they can hit Save. Back on the main screen, you’ll see their score saved along with a timestamp. This makes it easy to track emotional patterns over time and notice progress.

The Emoji Scale works the same way, but instead of numbers, kids click through expressive emoji faces to pick the one that matches how they feel. The scale ranges from 0 to 10, with faces that reflect increasing levels of distress. This option is especially helpful for young kids or older kids and teens that are visual learners.

Once they’ve picked a face that fits, you can talk with them about why they chose it and what tools or supports might help. When they hit Save, their score and timestamp are recorded, just like the number scale.

Back on the menu, you’ll see a record of the client's past scores from both scales. Clicking on a past score will give you an option to delete or download a PDF version of the assessment.  This is perfect for printing, emailing, or adding to the client’s file.

SUDS is a great way to check in, track emotional intensity, and open up space for reflection and skill-building.

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Welcome to Everyday Feelings!

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This game is designed to help kids learn about different feelings and how to recognize them in themselves and others. It’s a fun way to build a feelings vocabulary, learn social cues, and work on social skills. In Everyday Feelings, you'll find 20 different feeling words. Simply scroll through using the arrows or click on a character to see a new feeling word. Each character will show you a facial expression and body language that matches how someone might look when they feel that way.

If you want to learn more about a feeling, click on the plus sign. This will open up four helpful buttons to dive deeper into each emotion. The first button gives a simple, kid-friendly definition of the feeling, helping you understand what it means. The second button tells you more about how that feeling looks in real life, explaining the social cues you might see in someone who is feeling that way. The third button shows you six similar feeling words that you might already know, expanding your feelings vocabulary. And the last button offers a short story about the character experiencing that emotion, so you can understand what it feels like in a real situation.

Each section also has a button that will read the text aloud to you, so you can listen and learn. Everyday Feelings can be a great tool for feelings check-ins and for expanding your emotional language. It also helps you better understand social cues, practice empathy, and recognize how feelings influence behavior.

Ready to explore the world of feelings? Let’s get started!

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Welcome to Ladder! This is a powerful tool for helping kids and teens set goals and create exposure hierarchies or fear ladders. Whether your client is working toward a big personal goal or gradually facing a fear, Ladder makes the process visual, step-by-step, and motivating.

To get started, click the plus sign to create a new ladder. You’ll first choose how many steps you want—4, 6, or 8 rungs—depending on how many smaller goals it might take to reach the big one. On the next screen, your client can enter their main goal at the very top. This could be a skill to build, a fear to overcome, or a challenge to face.

Next, they'll see their ladder below with the number of steps they picked. Starting at the bottom, work with your client to begin adding smaller goals that will help them climb toward the main one. If you're using this as a fear ladder or exposure hierarchy, the steps should go from least distressing at the bottom to most distressing at the top.

There are plenty of ways to personalize each ladder and step! Clients can pick a unique font and color for each goal step. Clicking the plus sign next to any step opens a motivation box, where your client can write an encouraging message they’ll see when they complete that step. They can also select an emoji or upload a custom image to go with each goal, making it feel even more personal and fun.

When the ladder is complete, press the play button to begin working on it. You can download and print the ladder or share it electronically with your client. When clients return to session, they can check off completed steps—and when they do, they’ll see their motivational messages all the way to the top as they complete each goal.

Clients can work on multiple ladders at the same time, and easily track their progress along the way. Whether you're building confidence, working through fears, or setting long-term goals, Ladder is here to help every step of the way.

Welcome to the Client Dashboard in Hopscotch Play!

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This is a dedicated space designed to make your sessions more engaging, whether you are meeting face to face or using our two player feature.

We know a client's age and personality changes by the hour, from a playful and animated seven year old to a serious and thoughtful sixteen year old, and everything in between. That is why we have built this dashboard to be fully customizable. Your younger clients can make it playful and bright, while your teen clients can keep it sleek and modern, or whatever best fits their style.

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Let’s start by looking at how clients can make this space their own. When you click into a client's profile from your provider dashboard, you will be taken straight to their dashboard.

In the All About section, clients can choose a screen name and select an avatar. They can pick from our illustrated human characters, choose one of our Psykick buddies, or upload their own image that represents them best, such as a picture of themselves or something they find interesting. They can also update the entire look of the dashboard here. They can choose from rows of light or dark colors, select one of our custom patterns, or upload their own background image for total personalization.

Right underneath their avatar, clients can update their status to share what is on their mind right now.

In the Playlist area, clients can share the music and videos that matter to them. They can grab a link from YouTube and drop it right here. The song or video will appear in their playlist, ready to watch or listen to directly within Hopscotch Play. This is a great way to explore songs that matter to them in the moment, share cool videos with you, and explore other interests.

Let’s visit the Check in area next. This is a perfect way to start a session. It offers a complete range of ways to check in. Clients can identify their feelings using colors or emojis and select topics that are on their mind. They can also share their highs and lows from the week and rate different areas of well being, like appetite, exercise, and stress levels. This is a great guide for setting the session agenda and will give you lots to explore with your client.

In the My Circle section, clients can identify the top five people in their support system. They can add names, choose avatars, or upload photos to represent them. Below that is the Goals section. Here, you can work together to create and track goals, using the progress slider to measure success week over week.

To keep things engaging, we have added a fun section at the bottom. This includes a Mini Mission which is a small actionable task for the week, and a weekly Poll and Trivia question.

When you are ready to get to work, check the Pinned section to access activities you have saved from the library, or click Recently Played to jump back into a favorite game.

Last but not least is My Feed. Designed to feel like a social media feed, this area highlights mental health tips, fun facts, current events, and more. There are two versions of this feed. One for kids and one for teens. You have full control over this. Simply visit your Provider Dashboard to update the client’s profile. If you select Teen, their dashboard will automatically update to show the teen focused newsfeed.

The dashboard is designed for all ages. It is a powerful way to personalize your practice and keep kids and teens actively involved in their own journey.

About

Description: Magic Worry Jar is an engaging and therapeutic game designed to help children manage their worries and anxieties. In this game, kids visit Leona, the worry wizard, in her enchanting shop filled with an array of colorful jars. Each child selects a jar to serve as their personal worry container. They then write down their worries on virtual tickets and place them into their chosen jar. With a quick spell from Leona, the jar is sealed, symbolically containing their worries. Additionally, children have the option to use a magical worry wand to make their worries disappear completely, representing a symbolic release of their anxieties.

This game leverages the therapeutic intervention of worry jars, providing children with a creative and effective way to express and manage their concerns. It helps in developing coping mechanisms, enhancing emotional regulation, and reducing overall anxiety in a supportive and playful environment.

Ages: 4-8

Themes: Anxiety reduction, Emotional regulation, Self-awareness, Coping strategies, Mindfulness

Using Magic Worry Jar in Session

Begin by introducing the child to the concept of a worry jar. Explain that it’s a special place where they can safely store their worries, helping them feel lighter and more relaxed. Use simple, reassuring language to ensure the child feels comfortable with the idea.

Choosing a Jar
Allow the child to explore the various colorful jars in Leona’s shop. Encourage them to take their time and choose a jar that they feel a connection with. This choice helps personalize the experience, making it more meaningful for the child.

 

Writing Worries

Once the child has selected a jar, facilitate the process of identifying and writing down their worries. Use open-ended questions to help the child articulate their feelings. For example, ask, "Can you tell me about something that’s been on your mind?" or "What is something that has been making you feel uneasy?" Provide support and reassurance, emphasizing that all worries, big or small, are valid.

Once the worry is written, press the check mark to enter it into the jar.

 

 

Sealing the Jar

The child can add up to 4 total worries in their jar.  At any time, they can tap on the cork to magically seal the jar.  Leona will assist with a spell that securely contains the worries inside the jar. This step is crucial as it symbolizes the containment of their worries, providing a sense of relief and control. Encourage the child to observe how it feels to see their worries safely sealed away.

 

Next Steps

At this point, once the worry jar is sealed, the child's worries are symbolically locked away.  There are a few options on how to proceed.
-With the jar sealed, the child can proceed with the rest of their day with no worries

-You can exit the game and revisit the worry jar the following session to see if the worries still remain for the child

-You can Download the magic worry jar using the button on the right tool bar. This downloads a PDF version that can be printed or sent electronically with the child.  The child will be able to revisit the worries at an agreed upon time later in the day or week.

-At any moment, the child can click into the ticket and can either edit their worry, delete, close out of it, or use the Worry Wand to make a specific worry disappear.

The Worry Wand

 

If the child chooses, they can use the worry wand to make their worries disappear entirely. Explain that this is a symbolic action, representing their ability to let go of worries that are no longer troubling them. This can be a powerful and empowering moment for the child, reinforcing their sense of agency over their feelings. Throughout the game, maintain an open dialogue with the child. Ask them how they’re feeling at each stage and provide gentle prompts to encourage deeper reflection. For instance, "How do you feel now that your worries are in the jar?" or "What does it feel like to make a worry disappear?" Use these discussions to validate the child’s emotions and provide support.

 

The child can proceed with clearing their worry jar until all the worries are gone! They can start over with a new jar or revisit Leona to choose a new one.

 

Related Resources

In the Hopscotch Play Print section, you will find a PDF titled My Magic worry Jar.  With this worksheet, the child has a take-home version of a magic worry jar that they can use whenever worries and anxieties appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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