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Open the Joy Emotional Intelligence Tools

Hands-on emotional learning tools for homeschool families

The Open the Joy Emotional Intelligence Collection brings practical, playful tools that help kids recognize, understand, and manage their emotions. Designed by therapists and backed by science, these kits make social-emotional learning approachable and fun for homeschool families. From magnetic emotion charts to kindness missions and friendship-building activities, each resource encourages empathy, confidence, and resilience—skills that matter just as much as math and reading.

Open the Joy The On the Go Bag - Knowledge Crates

Open the Joy The On the Go Bag

$24.99
$24.99
Open the Joy House of Emotions - Knowledge Crates

Open the Joy House of Emotions

$29.99
$29.99
Open the Joy The Kindness Mission Box - Knowledge Crates

Open the Joy The Kindness Mission Box

$24.99
$24.99
Open the Joy Magnetic Emotions - Knowledge Crates

Open the Joy Magnetic Emotions

$19.99
$19.99
Open the Joy House of Friendship - Knowledge Crates

Open the Joy House of Friendship

$24.99
$24.99
Open the Joy The Birthday Bag - Knowledge Crates

Open the Joy The Birthday Bag

$24.99
$24.99
Sensory Kit for Kids (Kindness Edition) - Knowledge Crates

Sensory Kit for Kids (Kindness Edition)

$39.99
$39.99
Teaching Kindness - Knowledge Crates

Teaching Kindness

$1.99
$1.99

Building Emotional Intelligence Through Play

Emotional intelligence is one of the strongest predictors of a child’s lifelong success. These tools help kids learn to express feelings, communicate with others, and develop self-awareness in a way that feels natural. Through games, creative prompts, and positive psychology, Open the Joy products help children navigate big emotions while fostering connection within the family.

Perfect for homeschool mornings, calm-down corners, or family game nights, each kit blends emotional learning with creativity and conversation.

Why Families Love Open the Joy Emotional Intelligence Resources

Meaningful Screen-Free Learning

Every product promotes real conversations and self-discovery—no apps required.

Designed by Experts

Created by therapists and backed by research, these tools build essential life skills through play.

Flexible for Homeschool Routines

Use during morning meetings, as a social-emotional center, or part of character education.

Connection Through Creativity

Encourages kindness, gratitude, and friendship while strengthening family bonds.

Meaningful Screen-Free Learning

Every product promotes real conversations and self-discovery—no apps required.

Designed by Experts

Created by therapists and backed by research, these tools build essential life skills through play.

Flexible for Homeschool Routines

Use during morning meetings, as a social-emotional center, or part of character education.

Connection Through Creativity

Encourages kindness, gratitude, and friendship while strengthening family bonds.

Let customers speak for us

from 398 reviews
Great Starter Kit!

This kit has everything a child needs to get started on their creative journey!

Jared H.
Colossal Crayola Art Supply Kit
Love all of the animals it comes with!! We love

Love all of the animals it comes with!! We love knowledge crate!

Savannah R.
MAGNA-TILES Forest Animals 25-Piece Magnetic Construction Set
My kids love all of the magnetic tiles!! Cant wait to add more to our collection

My kids love all of the magnetic tiles!! Cant wait to add more to our collection.

Savannah R.
MAGNA-TILES Downhill Duo 40 Piece Set
Awesome kit

Awesome kit.

Anonymous
Braille and American Sign Language Kit for Kids
Amazing!!! I’m so glad I was able to get one

Amazing!!! I’m so glad I was able to get one. I can’t wait

Jenn K.
Elf Adventures (Parent Crate)
Love this unit of study

Love this unit of study. So easy to follow the plans already laid out or to tweak it a bit for our day. Easy to add a few supplies so that others can join in as well!

Benjamin P.
Explore the 50 States Elementary Unit Study
Add on that's worth it.

I added this to the Explore Dinosaurs crate. The teams in it are great and fit perfectly with the crate. My kindergartener loves Dinosaurs so I am making our Dinosaur unit a whole month long and this activity kit is exactly what I was wanting.

Bacon H.
Dino Adventures Activity Kit
Get it! you wont regret it!

Next week my Kindergartener will start a one month lesson plan about Dinosaurs. I have went through everything to prep for the lessons and I have to say this is the best thing I have found. I have had to hid everything because my son is so excited about it. I have already placed an order for two more units and am thinking about an additional 2. I not only would recommend this to any and every homeschool parent, I already have to most of my friends.

Bacon H.
Explore Dinosaurs Preschool-Early Elementary Unit Study
Incredible

Wow. What a wonderful crate that literally has EVERYTHING you need. No creative thinking or scrolling pinterest required! I love this so much.would love to see some kits like this for St. Patrick's Day & Easter!

Reagan Y.
Elf Adventures (Parent Crate)
Library Book List

With so many books out there it’s hard to know which ones are a “good fit” for the age group.It’s nice to know I can trust Knowledge Crate has done the work for me and created a list of good books with each unit. Thank you!

C.R.
Explore Polar Habitats Library Book List
Love it!

Such good quality! Way better than other boxes we’ve tried.

Carla M.
Explore the Environment Unit Study
The arctic animal magnetic construction set has

The arctic animal magnetic construction set has been my daughter’s favorite by far!!

Savannah R.
MAGNA-TILES Arctic Animals 25-Piece Magnetic Construction Set
We LOVE the magnetic

We LOVE the magnetic tiles!!

Savannah R.
MAGNA-TILES Jungle Animals 25-Piece Magnetic Construction Set
Love everything from here!! Can’t wait for the

Love everything from here!! Can’t wait for the kids to play with it🥰

Savannah R.
Dough Play Pack
Love

Love these!

Megan M.
MAGNA-TILES Classic 100-Piece Magnetic Construction Set

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– The Knowledge Crates Team

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