Subscription boxes are an exciting way to introduce learning and exploration into your child’s life.
They are easy to use, with prepared activities arriving right on your doorstep. And most boxes include everything you need, meaning little prep time is needed.
Keep them in mind for birthdays and holidays; they are the perfect gift from parents or grandparents!
Here are some favorites:
Subscription Boxes for Kids
1. CrunchLab Build Box
(Ages 8 – 13, $29.95+/month)
Founded by former NASA engineer Mark Rober, CrunchLab boxes contain engineering-based projects for kids to build at home. Each box comes with all the materials needed to build the project, plus an instruction book, and a QR code for exclusive video lessons from Mark Rober.
For older kids (14+), the Hack Pack box offers advanced builds.
2. KiwiCo Labs
(Ages 6-16+, $30.00/month)
KiwiCo Lab subscription boxes offer unique boxes for different age groups including Science Exploration (6-8 years), Engineering Builds (9-11 years), and Creativity & Invention (12-16+). Each kit includes materials, instructions, and digital resources for extra learning.
Besides KiwiCo Lab, other subscription boxes are available for crafts, art, geography, culture, as well as options for infants and toddlers.
3. Kidstir
(Ages 4-14, $23.99/monthly)
Kidstir boxes deliver fun cooking kits with three themed recipes, a special cooking tool, access to the interactive Kidstir Cook-Along app, and games. Past themes include Beach Days, Mexican Fiesta, and ‘80s Night.
An additional tool can be added for a sibling for $5/kit.
Note: Ingredients not included.
4. Little Passports – World Cultures & Geography Subscriptions
(Ages 3-10, $29.00/month)
The World Cultures & Geography Subscriptions have three tiers for different age groups. Each month, kids explore a new country with a chapter book, a collectible country coin, and other activities.
The first kit includes a suitcase, a passport, and a wall-sized world map to track the adventures.
There are additional subscription boxes available, including cooking, science experiments, and crafts.
5. Bitsbox
(ages 6 – 12, $29.95/month, $19.95 digital only option)
As the world has changed, coding has become an important skill for children. This subscription box offers a way for kids to learn this ability, each monthly box comes with a dozen app projects and a binder to store them.
For those who prefer to skip the physical box, the digital option is available at a discounted rate.
Coding works best on a computer, although any apps created can be accessed on a phone or tablet.
6. Universal Yums
(All ages, $19.00+/month)
Universal Yums includes 5 to 7 snacks and candies from the featured country each month. The box also includes a 12-page interactive guidebook with trivia, games, recipes, and cultural information.
7. Lovevery
(ages 0-4, $80-120 per box, shipped every 2 – 3 months)
Lovevery play kits are designed for your child’s current development stage of play. The kits come with fun, bright toys and activities that are perfect for your child’s next developmental stage. The toys are made of child-safe materials such as wood, cloth, and silicone.
8. Bookroo
(Ages 0-12, $19.95+/month)
This subscription box is a great way to encourage a love of reading in kids by providing them with multiple books each month.
- Board Book Club: This book club for ages 0-3 includes 3 board books with simple stories. Books are typically 24-32 pages.
- Picture Book Club: This book club for ages 3-6 includes two hardcover picture books per box. Books are typically 32-40 pages.
- Junior Chapter Book Club: This book club for ages 7-10 includes 2 hardcover chapter books per box. This box is for kids ready to move from early reader books to chapter books. Books are typically 120-280 pages.
- Middle Grade Book Club: This book club for ages 9-12 includes 2 hardcover books per month. Books are typically 250-350 pages.
9. Mail Order Mystery
(Ages 8 – 13+, $89 – $109 per adventure)
Mail Order Mystery is a story experience for kids delivered in five letters and one final object. Children work towards solving the mystery via the letters, puzzles, and clues. The option is to receive the letters and final object weekly for 6 weeks or all at once. These mysteries also make a great family activity!
Choose from five Mystery Story adventures:
- The Enchanted Slumber – Fairy-tale themed mystery to awaken the princess for 6+
- Escape the Master Loop – A time-traveling family mystery for 9+
- Treasure Hunt! – Pirate-themed mystery to find a long-lost treasure for 6+
- The Case of the Missing Bigfoot – A who-dun-it mystery for 9+
- Spies, Lies, and Serious Bad Guys! – A spy mission to stop an evil villain for 9+
Whether your child loves science, cooking, reading, or solving mysteries, there is a subscription box to spark their curiosity. These kits are an exciting way to learn new skills, learn new things, and engage in hands-on activities with minimal prep for parents.
With so many subscription options available, you can find the perfect subscription to match your child’s interest and age group. It’s a great way to keep learning fun and exciting month after month.
