SMARTROT
✦ SmartRot episode lab
Good rot for small brains.
A dad-built counterpunch to junk scrolling: silly, educational and fun 20-35 second shorts about mindfulness and dealing with big feelings. Every one teaches a real tool. Breathing. Repair. Focus. Jealousy. Bedtime.
The episodes.
Two show worlds. Every short teaches one real tool and ends on a catchphrase kids repeat.
Watch the shorts.
Ten 20–30 second shorts, captions on. Tap a card to play with sound, or open the full swipe feed.
The cast.
Original characters only, plus the Whooshies crew from our sister show. Tap any character for their full page.
120 new friends.
Six new waves of SmartRot characters, each with a 30-second script: one problem, one useful feelings skill, one funny ending. Tap a character for their full page and script.
First 20 · the first new wave
First 20Tilly TeacupBoundariesMeet Tilly →
First 20Bumble ButtonAsking for helpMeet Bumble →
First 20Dottie DominoDisappointmentMeet Dottie →
First 20Flippa FlipperFlexibilityMeet Flippa →
First 20HushroomSensory pauseMeet Hushroom →
First 20Clack CashewKindnessMeet Clack →
First 20Rolo RibbonTaking turnsMeet Rolo →
First 20Tumble ThimbleFrustrationMeet Tumble →
First 20Patch PetalPausing an unfinished activityMeet Patch →
First 20Solo SqueegeeLonelinessMeet Solo →
First 20Mopsy MapHandling changeMeet Mopsy →
First 20BopbinWaitingMeet Bopbin →
First 20Fizz FigNaming mixed feelingsMeet Fizz →
First 20Wobble WaffleconeTrying againMeet Wobble →
First 20Pogo PebbleSelf-comparisonMeet Pogo →
First 20Snip SnapleafAsking before touchingMeet Snip →
First 20Mimi MagnetRespecting a noMeet Mimi →
First 20Quibble QuillDisagreeing kindlyMeet Quibble →
First 20Pippa PuddlebootChecking a worryMeet Pippa →
First 20Nudge NestChoosing comfortMeet Nudge →
Round 1 · 20 new characters
Round 1Albie AcornClarifying before reactingMeet Albie →
Round 1Fenna FanRequesting personal spaceMeet Fenna →
Round 1Percy PretzelCorrecting an accidental mix-upMeet Percy →
Round 1Lula LadleChoosing a manageable commitmentMeet Lula →
Round 1Hugo HourglassPreparing for a transitionMeet Hugo →
Round 1Cora CorkSeparating a mistake from identityMeet Cora →
Round 1Skipper SkiffRemembering a promiseMeet Skipper →
Round 1Winnie WatercanNoticing when to restMeet Winnie →
Round 1Kiki KiteIncluding a quieter ideaMeet Kiki →
Round 1Chester ChestnutAccepting a complimentMeet Chester →
Round 1Tansy TambourineAdjusting volume to the settingMeet Tansy →
Round 1Gilda GlobuleDistinguishing wishing from expectingMeet Gilda →
Round 1Lumi LanternChecking whether advice is wantedMeet Lumi →
Round 1Crispin CrescentHandling a change of preferenceMeet Crispin →
Round 1Puffa PincushionMaking a specific request for companyMeet Puffa →
Round 1Etta EraserUsing kinder self-talkMeet Etta →
Round 1Dax DoorwedgeNaming the size of a problemMeet Dax →
Round 1Pomma PomKeeping a surprise without hiding unsafe thingsMeet Pomma →
Round 1Pea PoddleRecognizing different pacesMeet Pea →
Round 1Clippy CloverReturning borrowed thingsMeet Clippy →
Round 2 · 20 new characters
Round 2Dingby BellGetting attention without interruptingMeet Dingby →
Round 2Cleo CompassAsking for directions in an unfamiliar settingMeet Cleo →
Round 2Shelby ScallopListening without rushing a storyMeet Shelby →
Round 2Penny PineconeExplaining a need without blameMeet Penny →
Round 2Perry PearNoticing a feeling before choosing wordsMeet Perry →
Round 2Rilla RollerTrying a neutral explanationMeet Rilla →
Round 2Whimsy WhiskOrganizing a crowded idea listMeet Whimsy →
Round 2Belle PepperRecognizing when a joke stops being funMeet Belle →
Round 2Mara MaracaCelebrating someone without comparingMeet Mara →
Round 2Bram BookendMaking a shared plan visibleMeet Bram →
Round 2Addie AccordionRecognizing when excitement needs roomMeet Addie →
Round 2Saffy SpongeAsking someone to repeatMeet Saffy →
Round 2Lenny LemonwedgeNot liking something without insulting itMeet Lenny →
Round 2Iggy IcecubeMaking a waiting promise realisticMeet Iggy →
Round 2Tessa TeabagChoosing whether to join a group activityMeet Tessa →
Round 2Raffi RakeFinding a fair way to chooseMeet Raffi →
Round 2Chaya ChairIncluding an access need in a planMeet Chaya →
Round 2Dusty DustpanSharing credit accuratelyMeet Dusty →
Round 2Uma UmbrellaDeclining a risky-looking dareMeet Uma →
Round 2Zippy ZiptagChecking before assuming ownershipMeet Zippy →
Round 3 · 20 new characters
Round 3Candie StubNegotiating different comfort preferencesMeet Candie →
Round 3Mitts MallowExploring new textures without pressureMeet Mitts →
Round 3Ruby RuffleberryRecovering from a harmless awkward momentMeet Ruby →
Round 3Foldo FrogletAsking for usable feedbackMeet Foldo →
Round 3Pella PuzzlebitSeeking support after repeated exclusionMeet Pella →
Round 3Kento KeywindSorting what can be controlledMeet Kento →
Round 3Yola YoReducing too many optionsMeet Yola →
Round 3Roly PinLetting a helper use a different methodMeet Roly →
Round 3Tater TotterUnderstanding fair supportMeet Tater →
Round 3Bria BasketProtecting someone else's private storyMeet Bria →
Round 3Bowie FarfalleAsking what a word meansMeet Bowie →
Round 3Beanie BrimChecking the tone of a messageMeet Beanie →
Round 3Bino BlinkSaying you do not knowMeet Bino →
Round 3Stella StampSharing the leadership roleMeet Stella →
Round 3Notey NookNoticing progress without a prizeMeet Notey →
Round 3Suri StarfishReceiving kindness without owing affectionMeet Suri →
Round 3Caz CactusNot volunteering someone elseMeet Caz →
Round 3Sprig SproutpotSeparating observations from guessesMeet Sprig →
Round 3Loopy ClipNoticing a basic need during playMeet Loopy →
Round 3Milo MailboxRephrasing a hurtful commentMeet Milo →
Round 4 · 20 new characters
Round 4Suki SuitcaseMaking a goodbye planMeet Suki →
Round 4Abby AbacusNot grading feelings as good or badMeet Abby →
Round 4Tully TelescopeRecognizing a long-term goalMeet Tully →
Round 4Mags MagnifierSeparating intention from impactMeet Mags →
Round 4Tilda TapemeasureChecking fit rather than forcing itMeet Tilda →
Round 4Pali PaletteNot passing on an unverified rumorMeet Pali →
Round 4Fifi FunnelKeeping two-step directions manageableMeet Fifi →
Round 4Hattie HoneydipperGiving a heads-up before a changeMeet Hattie →
Round 4Sasha ShakerChecking whether someone wants moreMeet Sasha →
Round 4Gilly GarlicRespecting unfamiliar family traditionsMeet Gilly →
Round 4Pomelo PomegranateRefusing to join unkind laughterMeet Pomelo →
Round 4Elo EggcartonChecking that everyone heard a planMeet Elo →
Round 4Avi AvocadoRecognizing chance rather than self-blameMeet Avi →
Round 4Cobbie CornAccepting a quiet celebrationMeet Cobbie →
Round 4Brock BroccoliChecking a memory without arguingMeet Brock →
Round 4Rudi RadishKnowing when an agreement needs revisitingMeet Rudi →
Round 4Ravi RavioloNoticing a helpful strategy that workedMeet Ravi →
Round 4Nixie SnowflakeBeing new without needing instant masteryMeet Nixie →
Round 4Spinny PinwheelRecognizing a rushed yesMeet Spinny →
Round 4Bongo BeanKeeping competition friendlyMeet Bongo →
Round 5 · 20 new characters
Round 5Bex BookmarkReturning attention after a distractionMeet Bex →
Round 5Inky InkwellAsking before sharing someone's pictureMeet Inky →
Round 5Dodie DiceHandling an unknown outcomeMeet Dodie →
Round 5Nellie KnightAgreeing rules before playMeet Nellie →
Round 5Harmie HarpboxRejoining after a disagreementMeet Harmie →
Round 5Mettie MetronomeMaking excited speech easier to followMeet Mettie →
Round 5Vinnie VinylNoticing an unhelpful replayMeet Vinnie →
Round 5Moxie MegaphoneUsing a quieter attention signalMeet Moxie →
Round 5Tuppy TeapotKeeping a special possession privateMeet Tuppy →
Round 5Colly ColanderChoosing which feedback to useMeet Colly →
Round 5Kora KitchenscaleKnowing fairness is not always a contestMeet Kora →
Round 5Coco CoconookChecking feelings rather than reading faces as factsMeet Coco →
Round 5Wally WalnutCommunicating when words are hard to findMeet Wally →
Round 5Pipkin PeanutChecking readiness before starting a taskMeet Pipkin →
Round 5Cheri CherriesCorrecting how someone says your nameMeet Cheri →
Round 5Coralie CrownValuing an unglamorous group roleMeet Coralie →
Round 5Evie EnvelopeRespecting a request not to discuss somethingMeet Evie →
Round 5Scrib ScrollChecking whether an expectation was spokenMeet Scrib →
Round 5Bristle BrushbyFinishing without perfecting every detailMeet Bristle →
Round 5Chedda CheerySeparating a want from an urgent demandMeet Chedda →
Sister show
Whooshies: every feeling has a shape.
Consciousness stories in 20-40 second shorts. WHIT, RUBB, GLO, TY, Little Belt and the crew learn letting go, self-worth, patience and Taekwondo discipline in the Third Eye Dojo.