Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

Updated by Sarah Baird

Some kids dream all year about decorating Valentine's Day cards for their classmates, covering them in red-and-pink glitter and heart-shaped stickers around words of friendship, kindness—or even admission of a first crush. Other children, though, dread the shoebox-turned-mailbox day of exchanging lovey-dovey cards, opting to instead show off their own special interests—Paw Patrol, dinosaurs—through their creations (or store-bought offerings).

If you're looking for a way to say "I care!" to any child, from the DIY crafter to the Valentine's Day skeptic, there's no better way than through a subscription box that can perfectly reflect what they love long after Valentine's Day has come and gone. And whether they plan to bring a briefcase to school for their anticipated glut of Valentine's Day cards, a la Schroeder in Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown! , or will simply cherish a single card like Charlie Brown himself, you can rest assured they'll feel seen and appreciated when a new subscription box arrives at their door.

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!

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The crafts are repeating. I think we did most of these already in another box.
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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 1-5 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.

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Sticker enthusiasts will be overjoyed by the colorful, playful Mrs. Grossman’s Sticker Club subscription box, which arrives chocked full of the legendary sticker company’s signature, fun-loving creations. Each month, subscribers will receive a curated collection of up to 15 sheets of Mrs. Grossman stickers featuring iconic designs, staff favorites, brand new releases, exclusives from the archives, and special perks just for members. Get your little one’s binders, art projects, and sticker books ready for decorating and collecting!

Shipping · Subscribe before the 25th of each month 4 PM PST to make sure you get the next month's sticker pack! We'll ship orders to Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Club members by the 4th of each month. Ships free in the US, and for just $5 anywhere else.

Customer Review

“Received in just a few days! So adorable, my nieces loved it! It also comes in the cutest envelope!” — Julia D.

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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.

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“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.

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Daughter can’t get enough of penguins? Nephew fascinated by snakes? Grandson over-the-moon for monkeys? The Creature Crew Box is an extraordinary way to help kids dive deeper into their animal obsessions. Each subscription box (suitable for ages 5+) includes scientific activities, creative crafts, puzzles, kid-friendly recipes, and a keepsake highlighting the animal-of-the-month.

Shipping · We ship approximately the 15th of each month. FREE shipping to the contiguous 48 states. If you order between the 15 and the 7th of the month, we mail out immediately, otherwise your order will go out the 15th. Cratejoy does renew automatically on the 15th even if you have ordered within a week of this renewal date.

Customer Review

“Got this as a gift for my daughter. She loved the kit! Very easy to read and understand the information given about the animals. It made it more interesting that the animals she learned about are some we have in a neighboring state.” — Eilenette R.

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Let the self-care—and self-love—start flowing early for the teens and tweens in your life with Hey Doll!’s subscription box. Each package contains between three and five high-quality lifestyle items like nail polish, bath bombs, and fuzzy eye masks that provide motivation, direction, and support for girls as they navigate through a season of major personal change. There’s also an accompanying interactive website to help reinforce the #heydollstrong movement!

Shipping · First box ships within 3-5 business days of ordering. Subsequent boxes ship bi-monthly in Dec, Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug & Oct. 12-month subscribers receive boxes monthly. International orders may be subject to higher shipping costs.

Customer Review

"You can tell the items in my daughter's box were hand picked and carefully curated. Each piece matched the theme perfectly. The shipping was timely and the message was awesome. We both enjoyed the box and the uniqueness of the design." - Sonya J.

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Monthly children's book club for ages 5-7!

Shipping · We ship the week of the 20th each month.

Customer Review
We were nervous about ordering one of these but we were really happy and it was like Christmas for the kids! Great quality and fast shipping! We will definitely order more!
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Build It Craft & Activity Box creates 3 wooden projects like a bird house & plane. Perfect for ages 8+ to bond with parents. Hours of fun for budding young carpenters.

Shipping · Boxes ship out in 2-3 business days (excluding holidays).

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Robot Rob Craft & Activity Box sparks curiosity in robotics with crafts, robot mask, building activities, and storybook – STEAM learning for ages 2-4!

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Educational Cooking Kits for Kids | Blending Food, STEM, and the Arts Into Educational Fun!

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.

Customer Review
We absolutely love these kits and the special experiences they create for our family. Each one is thoughtfully themed, fun, educational, and always something new and exciting. They’ve become something we truly look forward to doing together
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Award winning Craft & Educational boxes that Kids And Parents love.

Shipping · We offer FREE shipping on all our subscription plans in USA, Canada, and Mexico. All subscription orders received on or before the 8th of each month will ship out by the 15th of that same month. Orders received after the 8th will automatically ship out the following month on the 15th. You will receive tracking email once your order has shipped.

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Create colorful memories! Watch your kids spend hours coloring at the table with a new seasonal theme each month! Great for all ages & family friendly too.

Shipping · All packages ship in a 10x14 envelope USPS first class mail.

Customer Review
This box is so fun and so creative! My kids love the themes and all the goodies that go along with the crayons inside. I love that my 3 year old can practice naming her letters with all of the letter shape crayons! And my kids love a box th
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Travel the world—no passport needed! 🌍 Each month, preschoolers ages 4–6 explore a new country through hands-on crafts, games, and cultural activities. All materials and instructions included!

Shipping · FREE SHIPPING IN US NEW ORDERS ship within 2-5 business days! For existing subscribers and renewals, we ship on the first Wednesday of every month.

Customer Review
This was our first box and my daughter (2.5 years old) loved it!!! As a former first grade teacher I was blown away by each day’s activities! I loved how each day is broken down and there is so much to do! We are looking forward to many mor
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Let the littles get in on the kitchen creations, too! With Baketivity, you can teach kids the art of baking with a monthly DIY baking kit that's curated just for them. They'll don their apron and hat before diving into a kit that’s specifically designed to be stress-free for parents, complete with pre-measured ingredients and straightforward recipes. All boxes are nut-free and kosher to be inclusive to more tiny bakers.

Shipping · Our yummy kits are being shipped out every month on the 10th.

Customer Review

“My 5 year old loves to cook and bake and he just shouted with joy when he opened the box. He was amazed by every little item; and it also makes it easier for me as I am not a baker/person. I like to have all the ingredients for each recipe along with the instructions.” – Sophie

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Filled with surprise crafts, activities, toys & novelties for ages 8+, this curiosity box is the perfect gift or family bonding experience! 3 craft kits included.

Shipping · Boxes ship in 2-3 business days (excluding holidays).

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Want to explore even more ways to show your love this Valentine's Day in 2026? Check out our wide range of kiddo-approved subscription boxes !