Careful Crocodile — reading & writing aid

What it is

Take turns pressing down the crocodile's teeth… but one tooth hides the trigger that snaps its jaw shut! This suspense classic builds joyful anticipation that gets the whole table laughing. Beneath the giggles sits real skill-building: waiting your turn, managing excitement and accepting chance.

Though it sits in our reading and writing section, its true strength is social and emotional.

How to use it

Perfect at home with family, in class as an icebreaker, or in therapy to practise tolerating surprise. Anxious children learn to tame the startle in a safe, fun setting; ADHD kids practise curbing impulsivity while they wait their turn.

• Self-control: holding back excitement before pressing
• Turn-taking: patience and respect for other players
• Handling surprise: laughing at the startle instead of fearing it
• Counting: naming and counting the teeth

The jaw resets with a simple push and the trigger tooth changes every round, so the suspense stays fresh. Made of sturdy plastic with smooth edges and no sharp points, despite the harmless bite. Suggested from age 4.

By Antoine Robillard, founder of Robiii · Updated June 30, 2026