Roots is a play-based social impact tool designed to support multilingual K–12 students and their families through storytelling, emotional expression, and co-play. Rooted in the belief that play is a universal language, it fosters self-advocacy, connection, and belonging through a thoughtfully designed card deck and interactive prompts.

Co-designed with families and experts, Roots centers emotional wellbeing, social-emotional learning, and cultural inclusion. It empowers children and caregivers to explore emotions, express themselves across and beyond languages, and build stronger relationships, playfully and meaningfully.

Studio Instructor
Rhea Alexander

Designers
Armağan Birsel
Cağla Yildirim