15 Educational Gifts for Kids That Don't Feel Like Learning
Updated by Timothy Paradis
When searching for gift ideas for children in 2026, we know it's important to find something that delivers both entertainment and educational value. Here at the Cratejoy marketplace, we've got plenty of monthly subscription boxes for kids of all ages that fit that bill.
Monthly educational gift boxes bring engaging activities that provide hours of fun, all with the added bonus of showing up at the front door as a welcome surprise! Kids will be thrilled to come home to a package waiting just for them, and then open it up to find everything from science kits , problem-solving activities and educational toys.
All kids are natural learners, so let them dive into a gift that delivers hands-on learning fun! To make the search for that perfect gift even easier, we've put together a gift guide of our favorite educational gifts for kids in 2026.
Fun Educational Gifts for Kids
Shipping · All boxes ship on/around the 7th of every month, please order by the 25th of the previous month to get the current box.
Shipping · Your box will ship on or around the 18th of the month after you subscribe! Order by the 17th day of the current month to receive the latest box.
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.
Personalized DIY Radio-Controlled Tank Kit! Build, control & learn STEM with this educational toy. Explore engineering mechanics & tank tracks for endless fun. Ages 10+.
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.
I got them for my grandson for Christmas, we received 2 out of the 3. They look fantastic, but so far we haven’t started to work with them!
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!
Give a Gift of Superpowers! A Superpower Social and Emotional + Science monthly box
My boys love getting the boxes in the mail and the activities are great for stimulating their creativity. Highly recommend
Shipping · Ensure you don't miss out on the educational excitement! Secure your MyEduCrate by ordering before the 20th to receive the current box.
Shipping · We ship on the 23rd each month for orders placed by the 21st. For last-minute gifts, we provide a fun PDF gift message that you can personalize and email or print. Shipping is $6 within the US, Canada shipping: $7.95.
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!
The crafts are repeating. I think we did most of these already in another box.
Shipping · Your first box ships within 3 days. Future boxes will ship on the 10th of each month.
"The Best Book Box!" hand-selected and personalized by the experts at The Reading Bug Bookstore. Featured in New York Magazine's "The Only Toy Gift Guide for a 1-Year-Old You’ll Ever Need."
Shipping · Your first box ships within 5 business days of your order. Thereafter, Reading Bug Boxes ship between the 15th-20th of each month. For fast shipping during the holiday season, we recommend ordering directly from our website (not through cratejoy) to choose our priority mail shipping upgrade.
Good selection of books. But don’t think they will come with any other cute gadgets for kids other than stickers. Pricy handling fee AND shipping fee.
A toolkit for future world changers introducing them to world changing women and STEAM fun.
Shipping · All subsequent subscriptions ship within 2-3 business days after the 15th of the month. Once your subscription ships, you'll receive a shipment notification with tracking information. Canadian orders take 2-3 weeks for delivery. The ordering deadline for holiday gifts for Canada is November 15.
This box is fantastic. It is so well done and the content and the projects are always high quality. I’m an elementary teacher and have high standards for educational materials and this box always amazes me. We’ve gotten the box for 2+ years
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.
