The Life Skills Learning App
Built with child development experts to help kids ages 5‑10 learn
through interactive stories and play.
- No ads
- No strangers
- No in-app purchases
10,000+
‘I know this’ moments
Neelo has made a huge impact on my son's ability to understand empathy, emotions, and social situations. It gives us a language to talk about things he might not otherwise bring up, and it's opened really important discussions.
Kids learn life skills the way they learn reading and math
“Life skills” can sound abstract. In Neelo, they are five skill areas your child explores.
Kids learn by doing
Engaging games, stories, and characters that invite independent play.
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Neelo creates a shared language for families
- Skills that carry into home, school, and friendships
- Conversations that actually get through
- A calmer way to coach in the moment
How the Neelo Learning
Loop works
Learn
Foundational life skills taught through story-driven play
Practice
Interactive practice helps them apply skills in different situations
Progress
Concepts grow more complex, building toward real-world application
Apply
You get tips on how to reinforce learning in everyday moments
What Neelo families are saying
I used to joke, ‘If only there was a Duolingo for manners and social skills’ and now there is.
Social emotional skills usually fall entirely on the parents. Neelo gives us the backup we didn’t know we needed.
This is the first kids’ game I’ve seen that actually focuses on social skills.
I love how the learning is built directly into the gameplay. It feels natural and fun.
It feels good to give her something that’s helping. It’s not just the alphabet one more time. It’s like kids’ TED Talk.
He was able to differentiate between bullying and an accident. I thought that was really good.
After the module on Friendships, she seems more accepting of herself. She knows she’s not going to be everyone’s best friend right away.
I used to joke, ‘If only there was a Duolingo for manners and social skills’ and now there is.
Social emotional skills usually fall entirely on the parents. Neelo gives us the backup we didn’t know we needed.
This is the first kids’ game I’ve seen that actually focuses on social skills.
I love how the learning is built directly into the gameplay. It feels natural and fun.
It feels good to give her something that’s helping. It’s not just the alphabet one more time. It’s like kids’ TED Talk.
He was able to differentiate between bullying and an accident. I thought that was really good.
After the module on Friendships, she seems more accepting of herself. She knows she’s not going to be everyone’s best friend right away.
Choose your Neelo plan
Cancel anytime
- Access all five skill areas
- New modules added regularly
- Track progress in the Parent Portal
- One membership for the whole family
See how your child is growing, skill by skill
The Parent Portal helps you see growth and support it, without interrupting play
Clear progress tracking across skills and modules
Simple context on what your child is learning and why
Conversation starters and activities you can use together
Extra support and resources to go deeper, when you want to
Built with intention, guided by experts.
Psychologists, educators, and child development specialists help shape and review what your child experiences in Neelo.
Dr. Clark McKown, Ph.D.
Social-emotional learning & assessment
A nationally recognized behavioral scientist focused on measuring and strengthening children’s social-emotional skills through rigorous, equitable, and scalable approaches.
Dr. Randy Kulman, Ph.D.
Executive function & digital play
A clinical psychologist with 30+ years of experience helping children build executive function and social-emotional skills, and a pioneer in using digital play-based tools.
Dr. Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., Ed.M.
Inclusive social-emotional learning
An internationally recognized expert in social and emotional learning who advances inclusive, evidence-based approaches to how children learn, grow, and thrive.
Bill McCarthy, M.S., CCC-SLP, M.S.W.
Inclusive education & learning support
A veteran educator and learning support specialist with over 20 years of experience designing inclusive systems that support children’s academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth.
Dr. Renee Schneider, Ph.D.
Emotion regulation & responsible tech
A clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience supporting children, teens, and families, specializing in emotion regulation, evidence-based care, and the responsible use of technology in mental health.
Kelly Fradin, MD
Pediatrics & child development
A Harvard and Columbia-trained pediatrician, author, and mother of two, focused on providing evidence-based guidance to help families navigate children's health and development.
Try Neelo free for 7 days
Cancel anytime. Neelo is available on iPads and Android tablets.
Neelo Membership Includes
Games and quizzes that build confidence, resilience, and more
Interactive lessons designed with child psychologists and educators
Parent portal for personalized insights and progress tracking
A safe place to play with no strangers, ads or in-app purchases
