These days the kids are tech-savvy and most of the time they spend time in front of a screen whether it is a smartphone, tablet, or television. Let’s make their screen time a learning experience by giving them subscriptions where they can learn a lesson or two.
Educational subscriptions for kids can be a great way to enhance your child’s interest in a particular subject or expose them to new ideas. These subscriptions also make great gifts!
These educational subscriptions for kids are available with a curated educational activity for a certain period of time. These are very helpful as they
- add excitement to kids’ learning
- encourage a child’s interests
- expose them to a new arena
Subscription Gift Ideas For Kids
There are many such subscriptions available and the only problem is which one to choose!
1. Kiwi and Tinker Crates
Focus: Monthly STEM projects
Age: Kiwi Crates: 5 – 8 years and Tinker: 9 – 16 years
Price: $17.08+ per month
Kiwi and Tinker Crates provide kids with projects that teach STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) principles. Each box comes with supplies and instructions on how to create that month’s project. Examples of Kiwi Crate projects include an arcade claw, a study on shadow and light, and the science of color. Tinker Crates, designed for older children, include a trebuchet and studies in hydraulics and motors. There are various subscription options and you’ll get 30% off for the first month on 6 and 12-month subscriptions!
Subscription options:
Month-to-month: $24.95+
Three-month: $20+ per month
Six-month: $18.33+ per month
Twelve-month: $17.08+ per monthAll the above subscriptions come with free shipping.
Check out the various options here.
2. Bitsbox
Focus: Teaching kids to code
Age: 6 – 12 years
Price: $16.95+ per month
Subscribers to Bitsbox receive monthly coding projects that teach elementary school-aged kids how to program apps for real devices. Projects are done online and once complete, kids can play with the app. No prior coding experience is necessary. Bitsbox makes learning to code fun and enjoyable, and with each project, new coding skill is acquired. Subscription options include a Basic Bitsbox (a dozen projects delivered on cards each month), Deluxe Bitsbox (a dozen projects plus a few extra projects and goodies), and Digital Bitsbox (a PDF download of the project apps).
Subscription options:
Month-to-month: $19.95+
Three-month: $18.95+ per month
Six-month: $17.95+ per month
Twelve-month: $16.95+ per month
3. Groovy Lab in a Box
Focus: STEM Experiments
Age: 8+ years
Price: $24.95+ per month
Groovy Lab in a Box provides monthly hands-on STEM projects, blending scientific inquiry and engineering design process. The idea is to encourage children to use problem-solving and critical thinking skills when creating projects. Examples of projects include learning about electricity, understanding the sun, and exploring the matter. Groovy Labs provides a deeper understanding of the month’s topic through its online portal.
Subscription options:
Month-to-month: $29.95+ (You have an option of paying bi-monthly)
Three-month: $28.95+ per month
Six-month: $27.95+ per month
Twelve-month: $24.95+ per month
Check out the various options here.
4. Creation Crate
Focus: Teaches electronics and coding
Age: 12+ years
Price: $29.99+ per month
Creation Crate teaches older children electronics, coding, and high-level problem-solving. Each crate teaches a lesson and is progressively more challenging. A sampling of the projects includes a mood lamp, an electronic memory game, and a distance detector using an ultrasonic sensor.
Subscription options:
Month-to-month: $29.99+
Three-month: $29.99+ per month (with 1 bonus gift)
Six-month: $29.99+ per month (with 2 bonus gifts)
Twelve-month: $29.99+ per month (with 3 bonus gifts)
Check out the various options here.
5. MyEduCrate
Focus: Educational themed items
Age: 6 – 11 years
Price: $37.95+ per month
MyEduCrate describes itself as “delivering educational themed items to motivate and engage your 6-11-year-old child’s growing mind”. Each box includes learning challenges, hands-on learning materials, and non-fiction books based on the theme of the box that month. Past boxes have focused on mazes, rocks, math, and geography.
Subscription options:
Month-to-month: $39.95+
Three-month: $38.28+ per month
Six-month: $38.12+ per month
Twelve-month: $37.95+ per month
Check out the various options here.
6. Koala Crate
Focus: Creative projects for pretend plays or games
Age: 2 – 4 years
Price: $16.95+ per month
Koala Crate is the preschooler’s version of the popular Kiwi Crate monthly subscription boxes. Each Koala Crate includes a project and/or craft that kids can then use for pretend play or as a game. Examples of projects include: creating objects for a pretend camping trip and doctor’s visit, and a fishing game. Each box comes with two to three creative projects. Kiwi Crates also offers Panda Crate for babies 0-24 months old.
Subscription options:
Month-to-month: $19.95+
Three-month: $19.95+ per month
Six-month: $18.50+ per month
Twelve-month: $16.95+ per month
Check out the various options here.
7. The Preschool Box
Focus: Crafts and learning activities
Age: 3 – 6 years
Price: $21.05+ per month
The Preschool Box includes monthly activities for kids ages three to six that focus on learning, creativity, and reading. Each box includes over sixteen activities and a book. Learning objectives include letter and sound recognition, counting and number recognition, sorting shapes and colors, identifying sounds in words, and practice writing.
Subscription options:
Month-to-month: $22.32+
Three-month: $21.88+ per month
Six-month: $21.61+ per month
Twelve-month: $21.05+ per month
Check out the various options here.
8. Little Passports
Focus: Culture and Geography
Age: 3 – 12 years
Price: $20.95+ per month
When kids subscribe to Little Passports World Edition, they receive a passport, a mini-suitcase, and a world map. Then, each month, kids receive a letter from fictional pen pals Sam and Sofia as they visit a new country. Also included in each month’s box is a passport stamp, a country sticker for the world map, country souvenirs, photos from Sam and Sofia’s travels, activities, and more. Little Passports World Edition is a great way to introduce kids to the world.
Subscription options:
Month-to-month: $24.95+
Six-month: $22.95+ per month
Twelve-month: $20.95+ per month
Check out the various options here.
9. Mysteries in Time
Focus: Educational history books and activities
Age: 7 – 11 years
Price: £6.95+ per month
Mysteries in Time educate kids about world history through stories and activities. Topics include ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, evacuees in WWII, space, the Aztecs, and more. Subscribers to the Classic Pack receive an adventure story about fictional characters Max and Katie to the topic of the month, a history magazine, word puzzles, a timeline sticker, and other activities. Subscribers to the Bumper Box receive all of the above plus a craft inspired by history and a history-related gift.
Subscription options:
Classic Pack: £6.95+ per month
Bumper Pack: £13.95+ per month
(Payment is made in British Pound, but delivers internationally)
Check out the various options here.
10. Finders and Seekers
Focus: Explore the world through mysteries and puzzles
Age: 10+ years
Price: $30+ per month
As a Finders Seekers subscriber, you’ll explore a new city and culture every month while solving puzzles and deciphering codes. Think of Finders Seekers as an escape room challenge that takes place in your living room. Clues and online research tools are available to help in case you get stuck solving the mystery. Each puzzle takes approximately two to four hours to complete.
Subscription options:
Month-to-month: $30.00+
Three-month: $29.00+ per month
Six-month: $27.00+ per month
Twelve-month: $25.00+ per month (with 2 boxes free)
Check out the various options here.
11. Varnan
Focus: Inspiring children about Indian history, culture, and heritage
Age: 6+ years
Price: $2+ per month
The Varnan mailbox brings the warmth of India to your children, one story a day, every weekday. The stories are drawn on traditional fables and folktales from all across the country. The stories are narrated in ways that young children can understand and relate to.
Subscription options:
Month-to-month: $2.00
Twelve-month: $1.67 per month
You can try their free one-week subscription ($ 0) with one story every weekday.
Check out the various options here.
