13 of the Best Craft Boxes for Kids and Toddlers
If you’re looking for an awesome craft box to keep your kids create juices flowing, or for learning and entertainment, here is a list of thirteen of the best craft boxes for kids.
Craft Boxes
Craft boxes for kids are the new thing. They are popping up everywhere, and they are pretty cool, not going to lie. That idea that someone sends you a box with all the supplies you need to do an activity or a craft is a-amazing. It’s probably the simplest and easiest way to do kids crafts and activities.
I have a list below, and I’ll let you know the cost and what’s included in each box, so you don’t have to go searching. There are so many different ones, so you’re bound to find one that fits your child. They have outside boxes, science boxes, and crafty boxes. Everything you can think of!
We have only used one of these craft boxes for kids, but I have friends who have used some of the other ones. The rest of them are on my wish list and look really cool. If you have tried any of these, let me know what you think, I’d love to hear it!
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13 of the Best Craft Boxes for Kids and Toddlers
Pipsticks
Pipsticks is a sticker subscription. They send you awesome stickers every month. They have a kids club and an adult club, so you and your kids could both do it if you’re super into stickers. They also include other stationary items, including a holographic pouch.
Ages: Any age, everyone loves stickers.
Bonus: They don’t charge you extra for shipping.
Costs: The costs is relatively low. You can get:
7 sheets of stickers for $11.95/month
15 sheets of stickers for $17.96/month
They also have a printables subscription for $4.95.
Think Outside Boxes
Think Outside Boxes are outdoor adventure boxes. It includes quality outdoor gear every month. Their mission is to get kids outside and more active. You can expect themes like a box all about astronomy with a star map, or a box about how to build a fire with all the supplies. They come with interactive activities, and activities you can do as a family. You also receive 3-5 pieces of quality outdoor gear.
Ages: 4-14 years
Bonus: They will charge less if you’re ordering multiple boxes for multiple children.
Cost: Monthly $39.95/Month, Quarterly $36.95/Month, Full year $33.95/Month
Green Kids Crafts
Green Kids Crafts is a box designed for science, technology, education, art, and math or (STEAM). It includes 4-6 projects per box and a 12-page magazine with instructions. They pride themselves on their green and eco-friendly materials, partnerships, and themes. Some sample themed boxes are:
Backyard Science
Amphibians
Art lab
Human lab
Intro to electricity
Slime lab
Reptiles
Ages: 2-10 years
Bonus: It can easily be shared with sibling. They usually have deals of 10% off or 50% off your first box
Costs: 25-30$ depending on how long you commit to a subscription.
Kid Made Modern
Kid Made Modern is all about arts and crafts. Their mission is to create the next generation of creative thinkers. They have amazing craft sets and boxes, some that come with over 1,000 items. These are perfect for crafting, just about anything. Some of the themed craft kits are:
Jewelry making
Crayons
Wooden crafts
Journal kits
Dinosaur Kits
Painting kits
Ages: 3-10 years
Bonus: Free shipping over $50. If you are a new email subscriber, you can get 15% off.
Costs: 20-40$ depending on the kit
Orange Art Box
Orange Art Box is another great art kit. Every month your artist will be receiving a box containing themed art projects to have fun creating with, like, Superhero, dinosaurs, and kindness rocks.
Ages: 5-10 years
Bonus: They often have a good deal going on. I believe they have a 10% off right now.
Costs: $35 a month, but the longer you subscribe the more you save.
We Craft Box
We Craft box is a great craft box that comes with all the materials to complete 2-3 crafts (and can be shared between two kids), picture instructions, and a little story about the craft. Each month has a different fun theme.
Ages: 3-9 years
Bonus: The crafts can be shared between 2 children
Costs: $30 a month, but if you pay in advance you can get $299.00 for 12 month pre-pay
Sensory Theraplay Box
The Sensory Theraplay Box was created with austism/sensory needs in mind. It is great for all kids. Each box is created by a licensed therapist and includes 5-6 items/toys to help develop sensory motor skills and stimulate the senses. Some example toys are putty, aromatherapy dough, textured tactile toys/ fidgets, craft activities that promote fine motor skills, light up toys, unique stress balls, and more!
Ages: Mostly, 5-9 years, but they just came out with a teenage/adult boxes.
Bonus: If you subscribe to their email, you can get offers to your inbox.
Costs: $30-65 depending on the box
Craft Stash
Craft stash is a craft website that sells a ton of craft supplies, but they also have cheap craft kits. They have very popular themed craft kits like:
LOL
Baby Shark
Fairy Cake
Magical Mermaid
Ages: 4-8 years
Bonus: This is one of the cheapest craft kits. They aren’t as complex as the other ones. You can get 15% on your first order.
Costs: $5-20, depending on the craft kit.
Kid Stir
Kid Stir is a cooking kit. It was created to help kids learn essential cooking skills and creativity in the kitchen. Each month is a different theme like salads, summer recipes, dinners, soups, etc. Each kit contains 3 recipes, selected cooking tools, and creative materials. If you’re a 12-month subscriber, you get a free cookbook binder.
Ages: 4-14 years
Bonus: Never pay for shipping and you’ll get a 2-year magazine subscription to Real Simple, Parents, or All Recipe.
Costs: $20-$25.00 depending on how long you subscribe.
Ann Williams Group
Ann Williams Group is a great craft and activity kit for girls. You can shop by age and get crafts that are themed fairies, mermaids, unicorns, coloring, painting, etc..
Ages: 3-12 years
Bonus: Get 10% off if you subscribe to their email list. Free shipping when you spend $50 or more.
Costs: $15-$30 depending on the kit.
Cratejoy
Cratejoy really has a subscription box for EVERYONE, so maybe you can find something for yourself here that you like. They have great kids boxes, of all varieties. They showcase a lot of the boxes listed above, but they also have a few others:
Play activities for your 2-4 year old. It keeps them busy and entertained. It’s developed by educators. It focuses on hands-on play and includes 5 reusable activities for toddlers. You can also get the “mini” box to just try it out, which is cheaper, but only includes 3 reusable activities.
Ages: 2-4 years
Bonus: Get 30% off your first box
Costs: $13.00 for the mini box, $17.00 for the big box
They also have the unicorn dream box, which is for the ultimate Unicorn lover! It comes with 6-9 unicorn lovin’ items, or if you get the Deluxe box it comes with 10-15 items. Some example items are: pajamas, stickers, cards, bags, accessories, story books, and more!
Bonus: If you spend $50 or more, you can get free shipping.
Costs: Unicorn box is $38.00, the deluxe box is $58.00
This is a STEM subscription box. It includes everything you need to complete experiments, a science notebook, and extended learning on their website.
Ages: 8 and up
Bonus: Free shipping in the US.
Costs: $30.00
The Preschool Box
Help your preschooler or Kindergartner start school off with a bang! The Preschool Box is full of fun, simple activities that will have your child excited to learn. We focus on teaching your child beginning phonics skills, counting, shapes, colors, and writing with different hands-on activities and games. It includes 16 or more activities per box.
Ages: 3-6 years
Bonus: Use code 5PREPAY at checkout for $5 off.
Costs: $30.00
I hope you found a craft box that will work for your family. They are pretty awesome. If you know of a craft box not listed here, and you love it, let me know, and I’ll add it.
Kids Crafts, LLC
This is a fun craft box geared toward girls. It teaches them about powerful women all centered around crafts. They get to learn a little bit about history, and women of history. It’s a great idea!
Ages: Girls 5-18 years
Bonus: Get 15% off when you sign up for their email
Costs: $15-40
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