THINK AND BE ME
Tamariki Mental Wellbeing Education
Equipping the next generation with skills for lifelong mental wellbeing.
What we do
Mental wellbeing education that makes a real difference
Think and Be Me provides mental wellbeing shows and education resources that are easy to use, practical, and effective.
We help tamariki:
- Manage their emotions
- Build resilience
- Strengthen positive thinking
Teachers are supported with practical tools, professional learning, and classroom-ready resources that create a shared language across the school.
How Schools Work with Us
School Shows
Engaging, character-led live experiences that teach children how to understand their feelings and use helpful thinking.
Teacher Training
Professional learning that gives educators confidence, clarity, and practical strategies.
Education Resources
Classroom-ready tools including puppets, posters, cubes, and access to our online resource hub.
Whether delivered through live school shows or accessed digitally, Think and Be Me equips schools with a consistent, easy-to-use framework to help tamariki manage their emotions.
Grounded in evidence and developed alongside educators and wellbeing professionals, our approach strengthens school capability in mental wellbeing education.
Our Simple Framework
Our simple 3 step approach helps children remember
- Notice and Name how they are feeling
- Calm their body and their brain
- Catch stinking thinking, check it, and change it to Cool Cat Thinking.
Free Tools
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Printable Tools
Worksheets, posters and practical strategies to help children notice feelings, calm their body and brain, and strengthen their thinking.
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Children’s Videos
Short, engaging videos featuring Cool Cat and friends to reinforce Think and Be Me language at home or in the classroom.
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Online Resource Hub
Structured programmes, teacher training, and classroom tools — all in one place.