Our Story
Our Business Journey
Meet my son Jack! He’s my business partner and the true inspiration behind My Sensory Mind.
Our sensory journey began with Jack's ASD diagnosis. After countless hours of occupational therapy sessions, we discovered the benefits of sensory play and started creating setups together at home. It was Jack who suggested we sell our sensory play creations, leading to the birth of My Sensory Mind.
Our business name reflects Jack's neurodiversity and the unique sensory experiences he has in the world. Jack is the sensory expert behind our products! Together, we brainstorm ideas for play kits and source materials.
Our sensory kits are designed for everyone! We have a team of play testers—our neighborhood friends, aged 2 to 12, with various abilities—who provide essential feedback on each new kit.
Our goal is to foster child development through sensory play by offering affordable products that engage children's interests. Each item in our sensory play kits is thoughtfully designed to encourage learning through play.
While I handle most of the work, Jack reminds me that he’s the boss of the business and enjoys playing Roblox as a reward for the hours I dedicate to our dream.
The advantages of engaging in sensory play.
What is sensory play? Sensory play is any activity that stimulates our 5 senses - touch, sight, taste, smell, and hearing. From the moment our little ones are born they use these senses to discover the world around them. By engaging in sensory play, children learn and make sense of the world around them.
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Sensory play, plays a vital role in child development. We use our senses to learn and retain information.
Sensory play offers so many benefits not limited to
- supporting brain/cognitive development through stimulation
- supporting language, communication and social skills
- enhances observational and working memory skills
- supporting fine motor skill development
- supports the regulation of the nervous system and coping skills in times of stress
- supports critical thinking and problem solving skills
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WHY PLAY MATTERS
Open-ended play is imaginative and unstructured. It allows children to play freely without set rules, allowing their imagination to direct their play. Open-ended play provides a child with independence to explore their world and provides developmental benefits for their individual growth. Children learn through play! Play increases cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.
