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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.
Created by a former educator and homeschooling mom of three kids, Little Learners is the perfect box to get a toddler prepared for preschool. There is no prep-work for weary moms: Each box is designed to be used straight after opening!
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
“My 2 1/2-year-old boy LOVES the February box! This is our first shipment and the theme (First Responders) is a huge hit, he's obsessed with firefighters. I really appreciate the simplicity of the activities. We can get these out anytime, no prep work, for a quick educational "game" to play. I'm excited to see future boxes!” – Liane W.
This activity box is perfect for a preschooler or upcoming kindergartener. It features a wide array of activities that can build skill in phonics, counting, shapes, colors, and writing — all of which are incredibly important for a young learner!
Shipping: We ship the week of the 6th every month.
Customer Review
“Fantastic preschool box 📦!! It’s perfect and exactly what my little preschooler needed. Her eyes light up every time I pull out the box. She knows it’s time for some FUN, hands on learning. She’s already showing so much growth in such a small amount of time already.” — Priscilla R.
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 5th 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.
Along with Sunny the Mail Snail leaving a special surprise in the mailbox every week, Snail Mail for Kids is an affordable educational gift that can enhance literacy competency and help kids develop a love for reading. Fun for the whole family, a welcome kit brings a stuffed Sunny and a map to track his global travels. Then each week afterwards, a letter arrives telling witty and silly snail tales of all of Sunny’s adventures, bringing fun facts about animals and locations from around the world. Each letter also delivers a trading card that will help solve Sunny’s secret code and includes a fun extra that ties into the week’s story. Sunny is guaranteed to become a fast family friend, and leave everyone checking the mailbox in anticipation!
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.
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!
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 26th 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.
What sets Used Books Monthly apart is the personalization of the books chosen for each subscriber. When signing up, subscribers are prompted with a survey that includes over 20 genres to choose from, plus the ability to send the curators a message with details about reading preferences. Then each delivery is packed with 2 or 4 hand-picked, gently-used books for each subscriber, depending on the subscription chosen.
Shipping: We'll start assembling your order as soon as you subscribe, and we will ship it within 5 business days. Monthly renewals are on the 15th of each month and will ship on or before the 5th of the following month. You will get a tracking number via e-mail every time your books are sent out.
Customer Review
“The selections were perfect in the fantasy genre! I'm familiar with the titles and didn't read them before! Excited for what's to come next. Thank you!” – Tasnuva E.
Shipping: First box ships within 1-3 business days and then every 4 weeks. There is a $7.99/box 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. Renewals dates: 1st, 7th, 14th, and 21st of the month. Your renewal will update to closest.
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.
Take a look at our full collection of boxes for preschoolers in the
Back-to-School Shop
.
