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The Best Subscription Boxes for Preschoolers and Early Education
Updated by Timothy Paradis
Bill Gates said, "The first five years have so much to do with how the next 80 turn out." Now more than ever, science has helped us understand how true Gates' words are. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the brain starts growing in the womb and keeps growing in major ways until a little one is eight-years-old. But don't let this fact intimidate you! You can nurture kids in early elementary school with age-appropriate educational tools conveniently curated into monthly preschool subscription boxes.
In this article, we highlight some of the best subscription boxes available to help your preschoolers thrive:
Benefits of Preschool Subscription Boxes
Preschool subscription boxes are designed to stimulate young minds, taking early explorers on imaginative adventures and helping them develop reading skills and fine motor skills. Whether they deliver art projects or serve as book clubs, all are packed with fun ways to learn and take the hard work out of staying creative — saving you time, energy, and a whole lot of runaround.
Whether you’re a homeschool family or you have young children heading to school for the very first time, you’ll find subscription boxes essential in keeping your kids fully engaged in learning. Delivering everything from new books and sensory play toys to DIY arts & crafts, subscribers know that preschool subscription boxes can help their kiddos hit those milestones with ease!
Types of
Preschool Subscription Boxes
There are many subscription boxes available, like the
DIY Kids Crafts Kit
. This award-winning kid's art and craft box offers many activities and comes with all the supplies you and your little one need to be successful. Made for kids between three and nine years old, these boxes help foster creativity and critical thinking.
The Sensory TheraPLAY Box
is another popular option. Each box is curated by a licensed pediatric occupational therapist and geared to children on the spectrum.
Below, you’ll find a list of even more preschool subscription boxes available:
This monthly subscription box combines science experiments and art projects to provide educational, imaginative, and creative activities for developing the whole child. All needed eco-friendly materials are included for up to 6 projects per themed box. Boxes also include a 12-page educational magazine jam-packed with puzzles, games, book recommendations, and additional project ideas related to the monthly theme. Green Kid Crafts makes a great gift and is perfect for ages 2 through 10.
Shipping·
We are shipping on schedule! Free Shipping for US orders! Your order is shipped from our facilities between 1-4 days of being placed, and you will be notified with details. Subsequent boxes ship monthly from your first order.
Customer Review
“First box was a complete delight for the two 3-year-olds in my care. They were completely engaged with the art/science/exploration materials for several hours. The families appreciated that everything included is recyclable. I loved that everything I needed was in the box and I could see them learning as they played. It's just what I hoped for.” – Tyra M.
Curated specifically for children with sensory processing needs or on the autism spectrum, the Sensory TheraPLAY Box is a monthly box that provides hours of hands-on play essential for learning self-soothing techniques and overall childhood development. Open to find a fun mix of tactile stimulating toys including putty, textured toys, hand fidgets, and more.
Shipping·
Your box will ship out during the first week of each month. For example, the November box will ship out during the first week of November and the December box will ship out the first week of December. You will receive a confirmation email with USPS tracking information as soon as your box is on its way!
Customer Review
"Not only is the box always great, the customer service is the best! My daughter fell in love with a toy from a box a few months ago and unfortunately broke it. She was so sad so I contacted customer service to find out where I could find a new one and they sent us 2 extras they had for free! I'd highly recommend this box!" - Nikki V.
Grab a Surprise BIG BOX with 5 random busy bags from past or exclusive new themes! A one-time purchase, not a subscription. Ships within 2-4 business days. Click 'JOIN' for monthly subscriptions.
Shipping·
Subscription boxes ship on the 5th of every month to the US and Can. for orders placed by the 4th. Contact us if you would like your first box to ship early. For gifts, enter recipient email address & special note to be emailed to them when the box ships.
Customer Review
Let me start with the two minor "complaints" I have, which is not the best word for it... Some of the activities are repetitive, box to box, and the materials are often on the small side, requiring extreme vigilance for caregivers.
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Prepare your little ones for what awaits them at school with Get Ready 4 Kindergarten. The name says it all, and works each month to help young children connect new ideas to familiar themes. Encourage engagement and hands-on learning with board books, sight word activities, kid-friendly recipes and crafts, outdoor adventures and plenty of fun, new ideas!
Shipping·
Recurring subscription boxes will ship the last week of the month. New subscription boxes ordered by the last day of the month will ship within 48 hours. All boxes are shipped through USPS or UPS. You will be notified by email when your box ships.
Customer Review
"This learning box is perfect! We love learning through play and it’s nice they provide guidance week by week (a win for mom!)" - Christine A.
Every week, Sunny the Mail Snail sends your child a personalized letter full of silly snail tales, fun facts about animals and places around the world, and a trading card to collect. A welcome kit starts things off with a plush Sunny and a map to track his travels, turning reading into something the whole family looks forward to.
Shipping·
First order/letter ships within a week then weekly thereafter.
Customer Review
“My 4 year old loved getting letters from Sunny. She always showed off her stickers and pictures to family that would visit. She also loved her stuffed Sunny and would bring him to daycare whenever she got the chance. Thanks for making lasting memories for our family.” — Alyssa N.
Unbox creative joy each month. Includes everything you need to craft a gallery-worthy piece, no art skills required!
Shipping·
Same day shipping if ordered by 1pm Eastern Time. 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!
Customer Review
I just made my April box, my 1st and loved it! Do I think it's worth the price I paid for it? Not really. But I'm paying for the experience as well so keep that in mind! 🥰
No need to chase the rainbow when they can get it delivered right to their front door with the Violette Sticker Club. Right from the first box, they'll enjoy a colorful mix of artsy and fun sticker sheets featuring vibrant motifs, from florals to fluffy forest critters. It's perfect for adding some whimsy to snail mail, school supplies, or any belongings.
Shipping·
Stickers packets will be mailed out near the 25th of each month via first class US mail. Subscriptions renew on the 11th of each month. Subscription cutoff is the last day of the month to receive that month's shipment.
Customer Review
"This is my second 3-month subscription and I still look forward to each packet. I love that I can get a subscription for stickers only, without having to also get sticky notes, journals, etc. The stickers are so unique and of very high quality. I have only had one duplicate and it was for one small square sticker sheet. Very pleased with this service and highly recommend!" - Kip F.
Journey through the stories of the Bible with HelloBible Explorer. Preschoolers follow Bella the Butterfly as she brings Biblical stories to life, introducing them to Christian values and prayer through keepsake crafts and faith-filled activities.
Shipping·
Boxes ship on the 25th of each month.
Customer Review
“This was awesome! We got a box for 2 siblings (3 & 5). They both had so much fun working on this together. Great value for what's included and we loved the passages weaved throughout.” – Donald F.
A curated-to-you book box of great reads and more! Enjoy 1 or 2 great reads and a novelty pack, all thoughtfully chosen for each recipient.
Shipping·
First box typically ships within 1-3 business days and then every 4 weeks. There's a $8.99 shipping fee. First box ships in a subscription box; subsequent shipments may arrive in a padded mailer so we can put your money in the product and less in the landfills.
Customer Review
My sister is so excited for the next two boxes! Perfect Christmas gift.
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.
What You’ll Get: Bookroo is a monthly subscription box that helps those at the very beginning of their learning lives fall in love with reading by sending a carefully curated set of books—in a brightly colored packaging, no less—just for them. This subscription is committed to helping parents build a beautiful library of books for their child, stress-free, and with three board books in each Bookroo box for ages 0-3, these sturdy stories focusing on first concepts and simple tales will get any at-home reading nook off to a great start.
Shipping·
Your first box ships within 3 days. Future boxes will ship on the 10th of each month.
Customer Review
“I sent a board book box to my nephew and picture book box to my niece. The books were perfect for the kids’ ages and ones that we were not familiar with. I am so glad I found your company.” — Windy F.
Kid's Arts and Craft Kits are here! Kids Crafting Adventures Delivered... without the stress or prep-work! Give your Little Crafter the Gift
Shipping·
First box ships within five business days. Renewals occur on the 11th. Subsequent boxes ship on the 1st of the month. Free Shipping for US orders! Order for your little crafter today! All subscriptions come with a printable card!
Customer Review
The crafts are repeating. I think we did most of these already in another box.
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·
New orders ship within 5 business days. 🎁 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).
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.
