The Best Baking Kits for Kids: Fun Cooking Subscription Boxes for All Ages

Updated by Timothy Paradis

When I was a kid, I wasn't allowed to help in the kitchen. My parents worried about safety and mess, which meant I reached adulthood without basic cooking skills. Fast-forward to my first apartment, frantically Googling "how to cut an onion." You can help your kids avoid this fate by investing in kids cooking and baking subscription boxes that teach culinary skills in an age-appropriate, safe, and fun way.

Don't let your kids grow up without knowing their way around the kitchen. These subscription boxes make it easy (and delicious) to build essential life skills from an early age.

Must-Have Kids Baking and Cooking Subscription Boxes

These baking and cooking kits don't just develop culinary skills. They help kids get comfortable with cooking tools, learn about measurements and science, explore different cultures through food, and build confidence in the kitchen. Whether you're raising a toddler, an elementary schooler, or a teen, there's a perfect box for every age and skill level.

Take the Baketivity Kids Baking DIY Activity Kit, for example. This beloved subscription comes with illustrated recipes and pre-measured ingredients that make it easy for kids to bake something delicious from scratch. Each box includes kitchen-related activities for you and your children to enjoy together, and all boxes are nut-free and kosher, making them allergy-friendly for most families.

Many of these subscription boxes feature kid-friendly recipes and hands-on activities that show children how rewarding it is to create something from start to finish. The best part? Those cookies, brownies, and cupcakes aren't just homemade—they get devoured by the whole family. It's quality time, skill-building, and dessert all in one.

Why Kids Cooking Boxes Make Great Gifts

Kids cooking and baking subscription boxes make fantastic gifts for birthdays, holidays, or just because. They offer:

  • Hands-on learning that reinforces math (measuring!), science (chemical reactions!), and reading skills
  • Screen-free fun that gets kids off devices and into the kitchen
  • Confidence building as kids master new recipes and techniques
  • Family bonding time through shared cooking experiences
  • Life skills they'll use forever

Below, we've highlighted the best kid cooking and baking subscription boxes available. Whether you're raising a toddler or a teen, every child has an option!

Top Baking Kits for Kids of All Ages

Baketivity Kids Baking DIY Activity Kit

Baketivity Kids Baking DIY Activity Kit

From $28.95 per box
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Baketivity Kids Baking DIY Activity Kit is the perfect gift for little chefs eager to explore the culinary world! This delightful subscription box offers more than just baking; it's a fun, mess-free way to bond with your children while building essential life skills. Each kit includes illustrated recipes and pre-measured ingredients, making it easy for kids to whip up delicious treats. Plus, with wholesome, certified kosher ingredients from a nut-free facility, you can bake with peace of mind. Whether it's sweet desserts or savory delights, Baketivity promises a joyful kitchen experience that the whole family can savor together. Gift your child the joy of baking and create everlasting memories!

Bake & Explore Bundle

Bake & Explore Bundle

From $74.99 per box
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Shipping: Your first box will ship within 3 business days. For existing subscribers, we process on the purchase date each quarter.

JuniorChefBox Monthly Kids Cooking Kit W/Video Tutorials - Free Shipping

JuniorChefBox Monthly Kids Cooking Kit W/Video Tutorials - Free Shipping

From $22.00 per box
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Shipping: Following months subscription box ships 10 - 15th each month.

Monthly Baking Kit - Elevate Your Bake

Monthly Baking Kit - Elevate Your Bake

From $53.00 per box
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Monthly Baking Kit - Elevate Your Bake is the perfect gift for budding bakers of all ages! This delightful subscription box offers a unique opportunity for kids to indulge in their passion for baking with ease and confidence. Each month, your little chef will receive step-by-step recipe card instructions, detailed video guides, and new baking tools, along with pre-measured non-perishable ingredients. This ensures a fun, hassle-free baking experience that results in a new, inspirational dessert every time. Whether it's a weekend family activity or a special gift, this kit is designed to make your child feel like a professional baker. With rave reviews praising its convenience and delicious outcomes, it's a must-have for any young culinary enthusiast. Give the gift of creativity and confidence in the kitchen with the Monthly Baking Kit!

"Little Dreamers Club box with solar system themed crafts, book, art supplies, a DIY project, a sticker scene, and coloring pages."

Little Dreamers Club Crafts Subscription Box - BI-MONTHLY Subscription

From $32.99 per box
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Unleash your child's creativity with the Little Dreamers Club Crafts Subscription Box! While not a baking kit, this bi-monthly subscription is a perfect complement to your child's culinary adventures, offering a delightful mix of themed projects that inspire imagination and learning. Each box is packed with kid-tested crafts that promise fun and quality bonding time. It's an ideal gift for nurturing creativity and curiosity alongside their budding kitchen skills. With rave reviews for its value and packaging, this subscription is a hit among young dreamers and their families. Encourage your little ones to explore, create, and dream big!

Baketivity 31 Piece Kids Cooking and Baking Set with Recipe Cards

Baketivity 31 Piece Kids Cooking and Baking Set with Recipe Cards

From $39.95 per box
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Shipping: Our yummy kits are being shipped out evrey month on the 10th.

Monthly Baking Kit - Learn to Bake Like a Pro

Monthly Baking Kit - Learn to Bake Like a Pro

From $45.65 per box
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Bake Eat Love is more than a gorgeous box on your doorstep each month. The deliciously delightful packaging reflects the joy in the recipe inside. The monthly baking kits feature a handcrafted recipe with specialty ingredients, a new kitchen tool, non-perishable ingredients you need, and video tutorials to guide you every step of the way.

Shipping: Kits ship between the 21st and 24th. Orders placed after that ship right away! Subsequent boxes ship around the 21 of each month. **If you need a box sooner, please select our Welcome box which ships within 1-2 business days.

Customer Review

“We purchased a subscription for our daughter who is obsessed with the Kids Baking Championship tv show! She absolutely loved the desserts and was excited to make things she has heard about on the show - strawberry coulis, pate a choux dough, etc.! Directions are easy to follow and all the desserts we had were delicious!” – Addision U.

Diverse Monthly Art Box - DIY Art Kits you can't wait to try!

Diverse Monthly Art Box - DIY Art Kits you can't wait to try!

From $52.99 per box
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Shipping: For special requests (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.), please contact us, & we'll do our best to accommodate. Want your subscription to start in a certain month (i.e. March instead of Feb)? Just email us after you order w/details. Interested in a past box? Just ask! Free shipping in the US-48!

Ages 0-13 Imagination Box and Mini Subscriptions

Ages 0-13 Imagination Box and Mini Subscriptions

From $17.99 per box
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This box — which is sure to ignite your child’s love of reading — is curated by an experienced educator who knows just how important literacy is. Each box contains 3 age-appropriate books and a seasonal craft. This box can also “grow” with your child, as the box ages go up to tween readers.

Shipping: Choose your perfect ship date! 🎁 We ship all holiday orders via USPS Media Mail through our trusted partner, ShipStation. Media Mail typically takes 3–7 days (12–16 days for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories). Select your preferred December ship day at checkout to time your gift perfectly!

Customer Review

“My kids are really enjoying their packages. Their grandma got it for them as a gift and they get really excited when they come in the mail. Great subscription, highly recommend.” — Marlena B.

The Adults & Crafts Crate

The Adults & Crafts Crate

From $33.00 per box
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There’s no need to get bogged down in project planning when the pros behind the Adults & Crafts Crate have got it covered. Each monthly box sends at least 1 new Pinterest-worthy craft project, including all the supplies, tools, and illustrated step-by-steps to teach new crafting techniques while making one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

Shipping: New orders will ship within five business days! If you need a gift printout before we ship, just message us! Then, will ship around the 25th of each month. If you need a kit by a certain date (i.e. birthday), just message us after you order and we will get that set up for you! You can order now even if you want it to start in the future.

Customer Review

"I received the engraving kit and I love it! I practiced on an old glass weigh scale to get the hang of engraving. I then started the glass coasters using pictures off google. I am sooo happy with how they turned out! It’s very relaxing and is a great stress reliever. I have a few people now wanting me to make them sets of coasters :)" - Megan T.

Matter

Matter

From $37.46 per box
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Described as part museum and part lab project, each month brings objects of intrigue such as rare crystals, ancient fossils, wartime artifacts, natural specimens, and items with scientific significance, like authentic NASA computer chips.

Shipping: Free US Shipping! Your first box will ship with our monthly batch. Depending on when you order, there may be a short wait. Need it ASAP? Order our Legacy Box to fill the gap until your first box arrives! International: You are responsible for any import fees, duties, or taxes for your region. Questions? Click the "Contact Seller" button below.

Customer Review

“Probably one of my favorite subscription boxes EVER! If you have kids and they love knowledge and seek out information constantly, this box is an education easter egg that initiates the start of great conversation and exciting exploration into learning. My daughter loved it and my husband and I were kind of jealous, but in a good way.” – Krista T.

Looking for more culinary inspiration? Explore our complete collection of cooking and baking subscription boxes for chefs of all ages, or check out our kids subscription boxes for even more creative activities!