The Best Subscription Boxes for Kindergarteners (Ages 3-6)

Posted by Timothy Paradis

Your kiddo is growing up right before your eyes and soon they’ll be donning their backpack, grabbing their lunch box, and heading off to elementary school. A time of endless play, exploration and learning, now is the perfect moment to invest in spending quality time with them and making lasting memories.

An easy and fun way to do that is with the help of kindergarten or preschool subscription boxes. Each month a fun surprise comes in the mail just for them! From children's book clubs and learning activities to stickers and craft kits for kids, there are plenty of monthly subscription boxes to choose from. Keep your little ones entertained and engaged with fun activities month after month!

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

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

From $28.95 per box
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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.

“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.

Messy Play Kits monthly subscription

Messy Play Kits monthly subscription

From $41.58 per box
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It's time to give your toddlers a hands-on experience to remember with Messy Play Kits and Sensory Bins. Perfect for kids ages 3 and up, choose the Messy Play Kit for science, sensory toys, and art activities, or the Sensory Bin, a themed selection of reusable materials and props for imaginative tactile play, like water beads, scoops, and small toys.

Shipping: We ship on the 8th of every month.

“My son loves this subscription! When we got our first box he was so excited to start playing. I ordered this based on the suggestion from someone that he might be acting out because he was sensory seeking. I honestly never thought of the connection, but he seems to not be hitting as much. He plays with it almost daily, and it’s actually kind of fun. He’ll sit in my lap and stick his feet in it, he’ll use the tweezers or get a measuring cup/spoon to scoop out the little treasures, he’ll pour it and runs his hands through it. We have the alphabet box and so we’ll discuss the letters and the sounds they make or he’ll pick up a pom pom and we’ll talk about the colors of them and what two colors make another color. I’m looking forward to seeing what the next box holds!” – Tiara B.

DIY Kids Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Art and Craft Box

DIY Kids Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Art and Craft Box

From $29.99 per box
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What could be more fun for your little ones than some quality crafting time? Keep it stress-free and fun with the We Craft Box, a monthly craft kit that delivers an amazing hands-on experience that combines a unique story with fun projects. Created for kids between 3-9, there's no need to prep – just open and get to it with all the materials, tools, and step-by-step directions you'll need!

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!

“I send this as a gift to my great niece and nephew. Reports are that they love this box and can't wait for it to arrive each month. I am so appreciative of crafts and entertainment away from screens. My niece says that the supplies alone are worth the price. Thank you.” – Donna H.

Reading Bug Box for Babies & Toddlers

Reading Bug Box for Babies & Toddlers

From $19.00 per box
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Gift your child the joy of reading with the Reading Bug Box. Each month they’ll receive 3 hardbound children’s books curated by the staff of the award-winning Reading Bug Bookstore.

Shipping: Reading Bug Boxes ship between the 15th-20th of each month. Please email bugbox@thereadingbug.com should you need an earlier shipment and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

“I sent this to my niece for our brand new member of the family. She loved it!! Very high-quality items wrapped up beautifully!! It even arrived before Christmas which was an unexpected surprise!! Thank you so much. I’m renewing!!” – J G.

Little Bookish Wardrobe Book Club

Little Bookish Wardrobe Book Club

From $49.00 per box
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Merge reading with imaginative play with Little Bookish Wardrobe, a fun monthly book box that delivers an age-appropriate kids' book to read, character-inspired costume pieces, and craft projects to help your little one bring their favorite stories to life. Packed with hours of playtime fun, sit back and watch your children's imaginations run wild and free.

Shipping: All orders placed between the 1st and last day of the month ship around the 15th of the following Month. For example, an order placed in December will ship around January 15th.

"My 4yr old niece loved this last box! I get her a 3 month subscription every year for her birthday and it never disappoints" - Melinda A.

Little Learners Busy Box

Little Learners Busy Box

From $13.50 per box
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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.

“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.

Kindergarten Crate Subscription

Kindergarten Crate Subscription

From $36.66 per box
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The Kindergarten Crate is one of the best preschool graduation gifts you could get! This box contains classroom supplies complete with an activity for any teacher to share with their students.

Shipping: Your box will ship near the end of each month so you can use it with your class the following month. Please order by February 15th to get the Friendship and Rainbows box.

“EVERY box has been absolutely amazing & I can't wait for each upcoming arrival. Thanks for all the thought & time that goes into making each box so user friendly, kindy appropriate, fun & engaging. I truly appreciate the newly added sheets (since I got my 1st box in May) that state what materials are used for, activity directions, what standards each one meets & the versatility of the kits. Thank you 10 times over!!” — Jody S.

Kindercarton

Kindercarton

From $45.00 per box
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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 10th will ship within 48 hours. All boxes are shipped Priority Mail through the US Postal Service. You will be notified by email when your box ships.

"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.

ParentingEQ Mini (ages 4-7)

ParentingEQ Mini (ages 4-7)

From $55.00 per box
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Parents with kids ages 4-7 know just how difficult emotional health can be. Since all feelings are meant to be felt, good and bad, get the support you need with ParentingEQ Mini. This 6-box series sets out to build emotionally healthy families by sending a monthly box filled with high-quality books and activities that focuses on a vital topic: self-regulation, communication, empathy, social skills, impulse control and problem solving!

Shipping: Boxes ship the second week of the month following your billing date. For example, if you purchase a subscription on March 15th, your first box will ship the second week of April, the second week of June, etc.

"I love it! This box has been such an incredible resource, not only has it opened my eyes to the importance of improving my daughters' emotional intelligence, we are having fun discovering these tools and practices together. The contents are high quality and thoughtfully introduced with an easy to follow guide. My kindergartener is intuitively and successfully using the "Take 5 Breathing" method to calm herself. It's working! We are eager to receive our next box." - Valerie K.

monthly smART box

monthly smART box

From $27.00 per box
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smART Box provides the perfect opportunity to encourage reading and let children spark their imaginations. They'll enjoy a fun unboxing experience that includes a new, colorful storybook and an open-ended craft, complete with step-by-step instructions, that allows your kiddo to get creative. Promote a love of reading, critical thinking skills, and self-directed learning with every monthly box!

Shipping: Your box will ship on the 19th of every month. Please order by the 3rd to get the current box.

"My daughter and I can’t wait to get our box each month to create something together!" - Nicole L.

Wiggle Worms Preschool Kits (kids ages 3-5)

Wiggle Worms Preschool Kits (kids ages 3-5)

From $28.00 per box
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Handcrafted and designed for early learners by experienced educators, Wiggle Worms Kits bring playful STEM toys, activities, and crafts in every box. This open-and-go subscription sends all the materials and supplies the kiddos need to play and learn! Each box delivers at least 2 reusable activities, so the fun will last to the next monthly delivery (and beyond).

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.

“Love these boxes, fun for the whole family and helps make learning so much fun!” — Jennifer B.

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