Sago Mini and Recess Therapy Team Up for a Playful Back-to-School Series

Sago Mini School, the most playful learning app for preschoolers, is teaming up with Recess Therapy—the viral kids’ interview series hosted by Julian Shapiro-Barnum—to launch "Recess". The new, exclusive in-app experience brings real kid wisdom, humor, and heart to preschoolers’ screens.

“Recess” marks Recess Therapy’s first-ever mobile partnership, making its debut inside the Sago Mini School app just in time for the Back-to-School season. Featuring a curated selection of the show’s most beloved moments—plus a special custom episode created just for this collaboration—this one-of-a-kind experience supports preschoolers as they navigate friendship, emotions, and school life.

Designed especially for young learners, “Recess” helps kids build social-emotional skills and confidence by watching other children share honest, funny, and heartfelt thoughts about growing up, going to school, and making friends.

“At Sago Mini, we believe the best kind of learning starts with a giggle and a ‘why?’ That’s why teaming up with Recess Therapy feels like such a perfect fit,” said Sago Mini’s Founder and CEO Jason Krogh. “Together, we’re turning back-to-school jitters into joyful, curiosity-driven moments—powered by real kid wisdom—that help kids grow emotionally and socially.”

"Uniting Sago Mini and Recess Therapy together felt like a natural fit — both brands celebrate the wonder and humor of seeing the world through a child’s eyes,” said Amy Swerling, Vice President of Brand Partnerships at Doing Things, the company behind today’s most-loved creator brands, including Recess Therapy. “By bringing exclusive Recess Therapy content to the Sago Mini platform, we're not only giving young minds delightful new ways to engage but also introducing Sago Mini to broader audiences who connect with the playful, heartfelt spirit both brands embody. Together, we’re creating moments that are as heartwarming as they are hilarious."

“Recess” launches in Sago Mini School and is part of the Piknik portfolio, where families get access to high quality curated content through a single subscription. Piknik and Sago Mini School are available on iOS and Google Play.

You can find the Recess Therapy x Sago Mini School custom episode on Recess Therapy's YouTube!