Home /Box Insider/5 Boxes That Parents Magazine Chose to "Best Engage Your Child"

5 Boxes That Parents Magazine Chose to "Best Engage Your Child"

Updated December 10, 2025 by Shannon Ratliff

Welcome to the Shout Out Scoop.

What IS the Shout Out Scoop, Shan? (Oh yeah, hi I'm Shannon.) Well! The Shout Out Scoop is a series where I'll call out the boxes that folks from around the web loved. Ya know, we really hate to brag, but the small businesses and independent makers on our site are brilliantly creative. And those makers are so creative, they're featured in major publications on the daily.

So we're bringing the Shout Out Scoop to the page. It might seem familiar if you follow our Instagram Do you? (Will you? Please? In this economy, with these algorithms, we could use the likes. But only if you really like us.) I digress!

Today, we're highlighting the boxes chosen by Parents magazine as "The 11 Best Kids Subscription Boxes to Engage Your Child in 2025."

Ages 0-13 Imagination Box and Mini Subscriptions

From $17.99 per box

Buy Now

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.

Story Boxes – Monthly Kids Subscription Box with Books, Crafts & Hands-On Learning

From $32.00 per box

Buy Now

Shipping: Boxes are shipped between the 10th and 15th of each month.

I'm The Chef Too! Educational Cooking Kits | Blending Food, STEM & the Arts into Educational Fun!

From $32.95 per box

Buy Now

Shipping: Subscription orders completed before the 28th of each month will ship during the first week of the next subsequent month. Subscription orders placed after the 28th will be held in queue until the next shipping cycle.

Personalized DIY Kit Radio Controlled Tank - Educational STEM Toy for Kids, Fun Science Crafts STEM Kit

From $20.00 per box

Buy Now

Shipping: Your first box ships within 3 business days after purchase. Subsequent boxes for the following months will ship around the 1st of each month.

Kids Craft Box – Creative DIY Art & Crafts Projects Delivered Monthly for Ages 3–9

From $34.99 per box

Buy Now

Art supplies are a great idea for kids in your life who are creative and looking for an outlet far beyond iPads. Even if they don’t know they’re crafty (yet!) The Kids Craft: Monthly DIY Kids Craft Box may awaken some latent creativity they never knew was there. Designed for children between the ages of three and nine, this unique monthly subscription featuring DIY crafting supplies, step-by-step instructions, fun facts, and an engaging story will keep new crafters engaged for hours.

Shipping: Enjoy hassle-free delivery! Our Kids Crafts Monthly Subscription Box ships globally. The first box is shipped within 3 business days. Expect your curated creativity kit at your doorstep by the 15th of each month. Track your box, and let the crafting adventures begin!

Customer Review

“Received this as a gift. Nice colorful craft box. Very satisfied and will definitely subscribe for a monthly box. Hours of fun. My 10yr old thoroughly loved it.” — Maria G.

DIY Kids STEM & Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Science and Art Box

From $28.95 per box

Buy Now

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.

Check back in for more Shout Out Scoops, and thanks to Madison Yauger at Parents for spreading the love to so many of our amazing makers.

Looking for more boxes? More categories (like, so many) await.