From the brand
Our journey started in a hospital room. My daughter was diagnosed with an incredibly rare disease requiring frequent hospitalizations, and as her mom, I was determined to make sure she stay strong emotionally, I wanted to teach her important life skills such as patience, resilience and self-confidence. I realized that the school didn’t teach this, neither did the toy industry. Nobody was focusing on the emotional intelligence of kids, so I did.
Our products are built to bring children fun and entertainment while also providing therapeutic benefits. Children will eagerly open their boxes to find a wide variety of activities to do, from coloring, to magic tricks, to fidget toys, talking cards and more. These items were carefully designed to develop motor skills, reduce stress, build confidence, and provide bonding opportunities for families.
Flash Cards
Our mission at Open the Joy is to improve the lives of children suffering or recovering from illness, while also supporting their caregivers and families. Our Feel Better Collection is designed specifically to empower kids by lifting spirits, invoking laughter, healing through art and creating a sense of wonder and awe through magic.
Activity Kits
Origami Kit
Feel Better Gift for Kids
PORTABLE ENTERTAINMENT ANYWHERE: Carry over 30 games and activities in a pocket-sized pack for on-the-go fun anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.
ENDLESS VARIATIONS FOR LASTING FUN: Enjoy each game with 3-6 different play variations, adding excitement and ensuring long-lasting fun for children aged 4-12.
100% SCREEN-FREE ENGAGEMENT: Foster hands-on learning and nurture young minds through 100% screen-free fun with educational play.
CONVENIENT ON-THE-GO PLAY: Easily clip the game cards onto backpacks or purses using the included carabiner ring for convenient access to games wherever you are.
SUPPORT A GOOD CAUSE: Your purchase contributes to Open The Joy’s initiative of providing free activity kits to hospitalized children, making it a gift that gives back.
Melissa B –
Love
Awesome cards. Great family time activity.
Amazon Customer –
Great conversation starter
I bought this to use on a long car ride with our 6 yr old granddaughter. It made for fun and interesting conversation. Definitely recommend.
Laura –
Great game geared for younger kids
It is titled as waiting games, but some of the “at home” games (why would you need a waiting game at home?) Require extra items. It looks sturdy enough to hang on my bag and it should be okay.
Amazon Customer –
Great travel game for the family
We took this a road trip. It was so entertaining and got us in great conversations
Elaine –
Great tool for getting to know your child
I bought this for my 11-year-old granddaughter who I was taking on a cross-country trip. It was easy to get conversations started and we laughed a LOT! She learned things about me and I learned things about her. I’ll be holding onto it to use with our other grandchildren. Highly recommend it.
Ashley –
So much fun for therapy clients and my children!
Open The Joy Waiting Games has been so fun to play with my children and my adolescent clients in therapy. Highly recommend!
Heather Barnes –
Family fav
This quickly became our family favorite! The kids will play this for HOURS and it keeps them busy on road trips!
Monet Christine Romero –
Great to travel with in a backpack ð
I really liked how compact it is to bring to a restaurant, car ride, waiting room, etc. My daughter (5years old) live the novelty of it.Some of the questions I had to adjust because some asked âwhen you were youngâ¦?â Its hard to ask a 5 year old who is young already about a past memory ð.I was looking for conversation cards and jokes for our morning basket for homeschool and this may have. It been the best choice for us. With the money spent I think I should have upgraded to a deck of conversation cards to keep the rhythm going for a long while. I shot through these cards in a few days.
Aurora –
Se lo compre a mi sobrino y esta super interesante. Puedes pasar un buen rato jugando con esto. 10/10