Our sensory kits support child development by combining therapeutic play with developmental tools designed by child psychology experts. Each kit includes organic, non-toxic playdough, themed toys, and a storybook based on social-emotional learning strategies to help children ages 3+ build emotional regulation, focus, confidence, and social skills. By engaging multiple senses through hands-on, screen-free activities, the kits encourage fine motor development, imaginative thinking, and real-life coping skills; making playtime both meaningful and beneficial for children of all abilities, including those with autism, ADHD, or anxiety.

Our playdough stands out because it’s handmade in small batches using organic, non-toxic, taste-safe ingredients—safe for little hands and curious minds. Unlike mass-produced options, our dough is soft, long-lasting, and naturally scented to enhance sensory exploration. Designed by child development experts, it supports emotional regulation, fine motor skills, and imaginative play while aligning with therapeutic goals. It’s more than just dough, it’s a purposeful tool to help children relax, focus, and grow through play.

Our storybooks are written by a psychology graduate and mother of two—including one neurodivergent child—which brings a deeply personal and professional perspective to each story. Every book introduces an important emotional or behavioral concept, such as anxiety, confidence, empathy, or resilience, and presents it in a playful, child-friendly way. Through relatable characters, real-life challenges, and simple therapeutic strategies, we help children understand and express their emotions while giving parents a practical tool to spark meaningful conversations. It’s storytelling with purpose, designed to nurture emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and emotional growth in kids.

Screen-free play is vital for healthy child development, as supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which recommends limiting screen time and encouraging hands-on, imaginative play. According to the AAP, unstructured, screen-free play helps children develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills, improves self-regulation, and strengthens parent-child bonds. It also supports language development, attention span, and problem-solving abilities, critical foundations for learning. By engaging in sensory-rich, real-world play, children build essential life skills that screens alone cannot provide, making screen-free time a key part of growing up healthy and balanced.

Our products are thoughtfully designed for children ages 3 to 12, with a special focus on supporting early childhood through preteen development. Each kit is crafted to be developmentally appropriate, engaging, and beneficial for a wide range of needs including neurotypical children and those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or other emotional challenges. The activities promote age-appropriate skills such as emotional regulation, focus, creativity, and social interaction, making them ideal for use at home, in classrooms, or in therapeutic settings.

Happy Hands sensory kits are uniquely grounded in child psychology and therapeutic practices, making them more than just fun play experiences. Each kit is designed by a psychology graduate and mom of a neurodivergent child, with every element; playdough, toys, and storybooks and a parent guide carefully selected to support emotional regulation, resilience, and social-emotional learning (SEL). Our kits incorporate evidence-based strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and mindfulness in a playful, approachable way. Unlike typical sensory kits, Happy Hands provides parents with guided tools and therapeutic storytelling to help children build real-life emotional skills while they play, creating purposeful moments of connection and growth.