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I'm A Former Teacher And Mom: These Are The Best Toys And Gifts For 5-Year-Olds
Playing with a 5-year-old is so fun. Their minds are full of imagination and creativity, and they still have a sense of childhood wonder that tends to get lost as kids get older. As a mom of three and former early educator, I know the best toys for 5-year-olds aren't just about fun—they also support their development, encourage independence and cater to their interests. Have a kid who likes structured activities? The KiwiCo Nature Walk Lantern turns every walk into an adventure. For budding readers, the SpringFlower Sight Word Game adds an engaging twist to learning. And for the ones who are constantly grabbing your phone to take pictures, the VTech Kidizoom PrintCam is a kid-friendly option you won't have to worry about them breaking. The best toys for 5-year-olds capture their interests and support their development. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: RETAILERS 'Toys play an essential role in the healthy development of 5-year-olds, as this is a critical time for fostering social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth,' says psychiatrist Dr. Zishan Khan. He explains that the right toys can help kids improve their problem-solving skills, language development, emotional expression and more. Learn more about my top picks for the best toys and gifts for 5-year-olds. Amazon Lego City Police Car While small and simple, this Lego set is great for 5-year-olds. Since it's only 94 pieces, they'll be able to finish building it before they get frustrated or lose interest. When they're done, they have a fun car to play with. Sets like this help build resilience and teach kids to follow multi-step directions—a common kindergarten readiness marker. Let their imagination run wild with this building set that allows them to create forts and other playful structures. As a bonus for parents, they won't be moving furniture all over the house to construct their project. It comes with 82 pieces, and you can always buy multiple sets for larger structures. Amazon Magna-Tiles Builder XL Magna-Tiles are a classic for a reason. They stick together well, making them easy to build with—even for younger kids. The sets are also interchangeable, allowing kids to get creative. Gummer also likes Magna-Tiles as they can help develop creativity and STEM skills. This specific set is designed for them to create their own construction site, with some fun extras you won't find in other sets like a crane and dump truck pieces. Amazon Sunny & Fun Ultra Climber Inflatable Water Slide Park Inflatable water slides get kids moving outside, and are a great springboard for social interaction. My kids are always inviting friends over to play on our inflatable water slide. This option features a climbing wall in the middle with dual slides, ideal for slide races and larger groups of kids. If you're looking for a way to help your 5-year-old get active and tire them out, this is it. My daughter and her friend recently tried this sun art set, and it was such an enjoyable, creative activity. Kids arrange stencils on magical paper and then leave them in the sun. After a few minutes, the stencils transform the paper, and they can draw and color to complete their art project. After we used this for the first time, my daughter kept heading outside to create more. This lightweight bike, designed for kids ages 5 to 8 years, is made for road and trail riding. If they're still learning to ride, you can use it as a balance bike, or you can add training wheels. Once they're ready to ride independently, it functions as a traditional bike with a kickstand. The seat adjusts to grow with them, so hopefully you're not buying another bike next summer. The Lovevery Reading Skill Set does a great job of making learning to read fun. Parents select their child's reading (or pre-reading) level and recieve a developmentally-appropriate box filled with games, activities and books that help support their reading journey. My daughter and I played a game from the skill set, and it aligned perfectly with what she was learning in school. Outfoxed is fun for kids and adults alike, making it ideal for family game night and bonding. Khan recommends games like this that emphasize turn-taking and teamwork, helping kids learn patience and empathy. In this game, everyone works together to solve a mystery, so everyone wins or loses together. Amazon Who Would Win?: Ultimate Showdown Popular among the 5-year-old crowd, this book pits animals head-to-head, determining which would win in a competition. Along the way, kids learn about the each animal's characteristics and develop their own hypotheses about which one might win. It's a great resource for building early argumentative writing skills. As 5-year-olds start learning to read, practicing sight words becomes a large part of the process. This game provides a fun way to reinforce those words and improve their reading fluency. When a word is called out, the first to swat the correct fly wins. In our guide to the best kids smartwatches , the TickTalk 5 is our pick for the most fun. Exciting features for younger kids include music streaming and the ability to send GIFs and e-greeting cards. Parents will appreciate that it allows kids to call home and has superior GPS tracking, making it a little easier to part with them while they're at school or camp. Robust parental controls—including pre-approving contacts—keeps it safe. For kids with long-distance family members, this is a great way to keep in touch, too. For kids who love to steal your phone to take pictures, a camera of their own can make everyone happier. My daughter has been using her VTech KidiZoom PrintCam for years, and it's so fun to see life from her perspective. They can print their pictures out instantly, and the camera is pretty easy for kids to use. Bitzee is an interactive toy that kind of reminds me of a GigaPet or Furby. Kids interact with the toy to unlock new characters. This Harry Potter version features new characters arriving on the Hogwarts Express as well as iconic scenes from the films like Ron playing Wizard's Chess and Harry playing Quidditch. If your child isn't into Harry Potter, there are other Bitzee versions , too. Though it might seem like a blast from the past, walkie-talkies give kids a chance to talk to their friends or siblings without a phone or other high-tech device. In all honesty, they're likely more resistant to drops and rough play than other, more expensive smart devices. This affordable set comes with three units, so your kids can communicate with you or each other. Mierzejewski recommends Chompsaw, a power tool kids can use for cutting cardboard. Whether they love to design their own art projects or simply enjoy deconstructing things, they can have at it with all the cardboard boxes you don't know what to do with. The tool is designed so that it doesn't pinch kids' fingers, so they can independently create to their imagination's content. 'The Chompsaw has been a big hit with my youngest who is obsessed with creating things and being a 'maker'. I love that it's safe so I can let her use it by herself without worrying,' says Forbes Vetted baby and kids gear editor Esther Carlstone. This workbench is a step up from the smaller tool set your child may have had as a toddler. It's a 58-piece set that allows kids to create and experiment, learning about many STEM concepts. It also comes with an app to help walk your child through their discoveries. This beautiful lantern is a fantastic structured project for kids. Once completed, it can light up their room at night or accompany them on a nighttime nature walk. The kit also includes educational information about why leaves change and how the seasons work. Amazon Crayola Inspiration Art Case Coloring Set Don't let this basic coloring set fool you. It's full of creative potential with markers, crayons and colored pencils. It provides an easy way to keep their supplies organized so you don't have broken crayons all over the house. I've also found that there's enough room in the case to store loose paper or a thin coloring book. Amazon Kinetic Sand Squishmotion Kinetic sand has long been a go-to open-ended toy for little kids, and this set has a unique squishy foam that makes it look like the sand is growing and moving. Caregivers will appreciate the storage case that makes clean-up easy. Other popular themed sets include the Mermaid Crystal Playset and Treasure Hunt set . Amazon Fat Brain Toys Hey Clay Animals According to Gummer, craft sets are a great way to help kids strengthen the hand muscles they'll need for writing. Since kindergarten often involves plenty of writing, molding clay and other hands-on activities can build those muscles in advance. Whether they design their own animals or follow the step-by-step instructions that come with the set, kids will have fun letting their creativity run wild. For a 5-year-old who is headed off to kindergarten or away from home, this locket is just right to give them an adorable accessory and help them have a little piece of home. You can choose to upload a photo to have it permanently placed in the locket, or you can add a photo yourself. My daughter has been wearing this locket lately, and she loves to open it up and look at the picture. One of my daughter's favorite things to do is listen to the Yoto Daily Podcast every night before bed. It's a nice routine for her, and she learns quite a bit from it, too. The Yoto Player is a screen-free audio player, and kids can play the podcast, music and pre-loaded cards filled with stories and songs. You can also record your own cards—I like to have friends and family record stories for my kids and then I add them to our Yoto cards for a special surprise. This starter set comes with the player and six Disney-themed cards. Mierzejewski recommends plush dolls to help provide emotional comfort, and Squishmallows are all the rage. My daughter told me that the unicorn Squishmallow is the most popular at her school, but lean into your child's interest when picking one out. These super plush and squishy stuffies are available in a wide variety of animals and designs, including an ostrich, a sugar glider and a praying mantis. If you're ready for 24/7 concerts throughout your home, a mini karaoke machine is a great gift. You can play songs via Bluetooth for your 5-year-old to sing along to, and there are two microphones so siblings, friends and family can join in on the fun. Khan shares that kids can use action figures to act out real-life or fantasy scenarios, which helps support their emotional expression and social understanding. All three of my kids have played with these Marvel action figures for years, and they've proven to be extremely durable and high-quality. They often use them to act out scenes from movies or in their own creative play scenarios. This Sticki Rolls pack features the ever-popular Stitch. What's especially cool is that the beads on the necklace and bracelet are rolls of stickers that kids can pull off to share with their friends. It's a playful way for them to show their personality and practice sharing. The Forbes Vetted baby and kids gear team has been following toy trends, attending toy fairs and testing toys with our families for years. We frequently publish toy and gift guides, including the best gifts for 4-year-olds , the best dinosaur toys and the best toys for 6-year-old boys . The author of this article, Alicia Betz , is an experienced parenting journalist and mom to three. She follows the top toy trends and stays up to date on new releases and toy updates. She also regularly tests toys with her kids. , is an experienced parenting journalist and mom to three. She follows the top toy trends and stays up to date on new releases and toy updates. She also regularly tests toys with her kids. The editor of this article, Esther Carlstone has been reporting on parenting topics for the past decade and is a mom to three. She also regularly attends toy fairs and trade shows and has owned many of the toys on this list. has been reporting on parenting topics for the past decade and is a mom to three. She also regularly attends toy fairs and trade shows and has owned many of the toys on this list. We interviewed three experts: Dr. Zishan Khan , a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at Mindpath Health; Ali Mierzejewski, editor-in chief at The Toy Insider ; and Amanda Gummer , a research psychologist specializing in child development and play, and founder of Good Play Guide. They provided insight on what toys are best for 5-year-olds, what stages of development 5-year-olds are in and how play can support that development. What Should I Get A 5-Year-Old Who Has Everything? Any time you need to buy a gift for a 5-year-old who already has tons of toys, I recommend something consumable, practical or educational. From our list of top toys, the Crayola Inspiration Art Case Coloring Set and Who Would Win?: Ultimate Showdown are great options. If they already have Legos or Magna Tiles, an expansion pack is a great idea. What Should A 5-Year-Old Play With? 'At this age, children benefit from toys that encourage imaginative play, physical activity, problem-solving, and social interaction. Quality toys should be robust, age-appropriate, and have enough flexibility to be played with in different ways,' says Gummer. Remember to choose toys that align with their interests. What Do You Buy A 5-Year-Old Boy? When shopping for a 5-year-old boy, consider his interests. 'By now, they'll have a slew of favorite on-screen characters, so anything featuring their big screen besties will be a hit,' says Mierzejewski. Some of our top picks include the Lego City Police Car, Guardian Bike and Marvel Avengers Ultimate Protectors Pack.
Forbes
05-06-2025
- General
- Forbes
The 9 Best Subscription Boxes For Kids To Keep Them Engaged
Whether you're struggling to figure out what to play with your kids or simply want a wider variety of options that show up right at your doorstep, subscription boxes can be a godsend for busy parents and curious kids. Once a novelty, there are now so many choices available to families—from toy boxes, book boxes, clothing and more—there seems to be a box for every interest and age group. The best subscription boxes for kids are engaging, teach them something new and have flexible subscription models. My best overall pick, KiwiCo Crates, come in a seemingly endless range of options and themes and offers something at every age level from babies to teens. The best subscription boxes for kids are fun and convenient for at-home play and exploration. 'Subscription boxes can be incredibly helpful, especially for busy parents who want to provide meaningful, screen-free activities without constantly planning them,' says Alanna Gallo, a former educator and founder of Play Thrive Learn. 'The right box can spark curiosity, build new skills and support independent play.' Keep reading to learn more about our top subscription box picks for kids. KiwiCo Age ranges: 0 to 18+ | Subscription period options: Monthly, 3 months, 6 months, yearly | Price: Starts at $24/month Chances are high that when you ask any other parent about which subscription box to get a child, KiwiCo will be at the top of that list. With a wide range of versatile subscription boxes for every age range and every interest, there's something for every kid. Parents we spoke to said they had really engaging sensory toys for the baby and toddler years in the Panda and KiwiCo Koala Crates, while older kids can enjoy their STEAM-based KiwiCo Labs boxes. KiwiCo World boxes introduce them to the great world beyond with country-themed STEAM projects, and the KiwiCo Studio boxes for older kids and teens expose them to more complicated crafting projects like fiber arts and 3-D Design. Each box comes with easy-to-follow instructions and all the supplies they'll need to finish each project. I've subscribed to these multiple times for each of my three kids, and all have enjoyed the activities that showed up at our doorstep each month. The only problem is really finding the time to sit down and finish a project from start to finish, so keep that in mind when deciding what frequency you want them to arrive at. If you're not ready to commit all the way, they also sell crates individually, so you can gift just one here and there. You can also skip months or set up a different cadence of delivery by reaching out to their customer service. Baketivity Age ranges: 4 to 10 | Subscription period options: 3 months, 6 months, yearly | Price: Starts at $28.95/month Cooking with kids sounds great in theory until you consider all the ingredients, supplies and kid-friendly recipes you need to gather beforehand. Baketivity boxes solve that for you by mailing (almost) all the pre-measured ingredients your kid will need to finish a recipe from start to finish. The ones that aren't included are often things you'll likely already have in your pantry. The recipes come with full-color step-by-step pictures to make it really easy for them to follow along. If they really want to get interactive, there's a monthly live online demo they can join to follow along with a real chef. My 6-year-old and 11-year-old love making these kid-friendly recipes with minimal parental help—which I love—and the end result has always been delicious. Each box also comes with fun activities and trivia that they also fight over. From cake pops to cinnamon rolls to pretzels, each recipe has been creative and engaging. If you're looking for more international flavors, BakIt is another excellent option that offers a quarterly subscription or per box purchase that my kids also enjoyed. Lovevery Age ranges: 0 to 60 months | Subscription period options: Every two months | Price: $80/box Beautifully curated, filled with developmentally appropriate sensory toys and activities (mostly made of real wood), the Lovevery Play Kits were a hit with every parent with which we spoke. My youngest used the baby and toddler version of their subscription boxes for the first three years of her life, and we still have some around the house, and others have been lovingly handed down several times over. I love that all of the toys are not only curated by developmental experts, but made with materials like sustainably-sourced wood, organic cotton and water-based paints, free of any chemicals, durable and intended for open-ended play. All of the objects are designed to help them with age-appropriate developmental milestones, and I found them high-quality and aesthetically pleasing. I also appreciated the caregivers' guide that arrives with each delivery, suggesting ways to engage your baby with the items inside. The addition of a board book covering social-emotional topics in a baby-friendly way in each box was an added bonus. Both our experts are also fans: 'For 0- to 2-year-olds, I'm a big fan of Lovevery. They provide interesting toys with a focus on exploration and sensory play, and are developed by developmental experts,' says pediatrician Dr. Whitney Casares. Little Passports Age ranges: 3 and up | Subscription period options: Monthly, 6 months, 12 months | Price: $22/month Designed for kids ages 3 to 5, Little Passports Early Explorers brings them along on an around-the-world adventure each month. Preschoolers are exposed to different places, foods, customs and more all packaged in an adorable mini suitcase. A box may contain props needed for some imaginative role playing, jigsaw puzzles, maps, stockers and more. It was fun for my preschoolers to receive these and start looking at the globe in our house to try to figure out where each new themed box was 'from.' 'As a former teacher, I love that Little Passports kits have so many educational opportunities built-in. My kids have fun playing with them without realizing that they're learning about new places along the way, which is so invaluable,' says Alicia Betz, mom of three and Forbes Vetted baby and kids writer. 'They're also designed in a way that kids can come back to play with them later." CrunchLabs Age ranges: 8 to 14+ | Subscription period options: Monthly | Price: Starts at $27.45/box For curious elementary-school kids and tweens, each CrunchLabs Build Box includes a new build-it-yourself toy project with clear step-by-step picture directions that they can then play various games with (also included in the box), and watch online videos hosted by engineer Mark Rober to gain more in-depth information about their project. Older kids who are ready to take it up a notch or teens might prefer the CrunchLabs Hack Pack that ships out a new programmable robot every two months. 'CrunchLabs boxes are fantastic for kids who love to build, tinker and explore real-world science concepts through engaging experiments and engineering challenges. We use them for homeschooling, and the kids have always loved them,' says Gallo. Literati Age ranges: 0 to 14 | Subscription period options: | Price: Starts at $34.99/box While we may all want to foster a love of reading in our kids, sometimes it's hard to find the time to research and dig through hundreds of options to find the right book for your child, which is exactly what Literati does for you. Each box comes with five age-appropriate books, including picture and activity books and fun surprises like stickers or Literati limited-edition covers on certain novels. You then provide feedback after each delivery on what your child liked or didn't like, so they can keep curating more and more personalized books for your child based on their interests and reading level. You keep (and pay for) only the books you want to own and send the rest back for free in the same box they came in using a prepaid label. 'I've been loving our Literati subscription boxes for our 11-month-old. Every month, the book selections feel incredibly thoughtful—age-appropriate, aligned with the themes we're focusing on (like farm animals), and full of variety,' says Alexis Caldwell, mom and Forbes Vetted's executive director of commerce, business development and partnerships. 'Some are interactive with textures and mirrors for sensory play, while others are perfect for learning time, story time or winding down before bed. I also love that the books naturally include diverse characters and perspectives.' The curation has been so spot-on that she's kept every book sent so far. Highlights Age ranges: 3 to 8 | Subscription period options: Monthly, quarterly | Price: Starts at $15/box Whether they're fans of the Highlights magazines for kids or not, these educationally-themed boxes have an option for every interest: puzzle books or workbooks to supplement their school learnings or to mitigate the dreaded summer slide. The High Five Activity Box, designed for kids 3 to 6, comes every three months and includes a storybook, cognition-building activities, a craft, recipes and more. 'Highlights for Kids offers a great option for preschool and elementary-aged children whose parents want to focus on reading,' says Casares. The I Can Read! Book Club box delivers five reading level-appropriate books each month to keep kids and parents replenished with fresh reading material. Each Learning Box is themed by grade-level and comes with workbooks they can practice their math, writing, reading and fine motor skills in. Kids who love doing the Highlights puzzles and mazes, can sign up for a Puzzle Book subscription that'll send them a new brain-bending book each month. Tangerine Age ranges: 5 to 9; 10+ | Subscription period options: 3 months, 6 months | Price: $65 This relatively new subscription box started by a mother-daughter team is the hipper cousin to art subscription boxes of old. Instead of lots of, let's be honest, cheesy arts and crafts projects that are likely to get tossed a month later, these Surprise Kits come with themed art supplies (that also happen to be incredibly aesthetic) that are designed for open-ended creating. My 6-year-old has been playing with her dough set, using all of the tools, stencils and super cool mix-ins to create anything her imagination comes up with, while my 11-year-old has been drawn to the printmaking kit that lets her design her own tote bag, shirts and more. The cost per kit is definitely on the higher side, but you're really receiving quality art supplies that last well beyond the month that they can use over and over again for other projects, play dates and creations. Stitch Fix Age ranges: 2 to 18 | Subscription period options: Varies | Price: Starts at $12/item, plus $20 stylist fee/box For budding fashionistas or busy parents who just don't have time to shop for hours with a picky child, kid clothing subscription boxes can be a game-changer. With the Stitch Fix Kids box, kids (or their parents) can take an online quiz just like with the adult version to determine their style preferences, sizes and budget. Each monthly box arrives with 10 pieces of clothing curated just for them. They can try everything on from the comfort of home and send back (for free) anything you don't want to keep and pay for what you do want. Unlike other boxes, we like that this isn't a fixed subscription model where you have to receive a box every month or so. Instead, you can select automatic deliveries to come at whatever cadence you want, whether that's every three weeks or every three to six months. They carry a wide range of name brands and you can send the stylist notes after every shipment to further refine your child's style and preferences for future boxes. The baby and kids gear team at Forbes Vetted is dedicated to helping parents find the best products for their kids that also help make their lives easier. As parents ourselves, we've spent countless hours testing and researching products, many on our own children. To find the best subscription boxes for kids, I used my firsthand experience as a parent, talked to dozens of other parents with kids of varying ages who regularly used subscription boxes and spoke to two experts to get their insights into what parents should consider when trying to select a subscription box for their kids. I kept several factors in mind when narrowing down my list. Age range: I tried to select a variety of subscription boxes that offered options for a wide range of ages from babies to teens (and sometimes beyond.) Flexibility: I know as a parent, I don't like being locked into months and months of deliveries when I may already have things piling up, so I considered how flexible and easy it was to cancel, pause or change delivery cadences for each box. Longevity: I leaned toward boxes that offered more opportunities for open-ended play or for toys or supplies that would last beyond the one project in the box, increasing the overall value. Cost: I also considered how much each box cost. Many of the brands offer a discount if you choose to pay for a full year or six months upfront versus paying each month as you go along. I also took note of how many pieces, supplies, toys or books came in each box for the per box price that it was and whether it made sense or not. 'Look for boxes that intentionally speak to the safety and level of appropriateness for kids,' says Casares. Be sure to order a box that fits your child's age or developmental level so that they're not frustrated by finding what's inside too challenging. Additionally, for young babies, specific boxes are curated with their safety in mind, too like the toys don't have small pieces that could be choking hazards. Depending on your family and their needs, you may not necessarily want a new box to come every month. If your kids are generally busy with afterschool activities and on-the-go a lot, a less frequent cadence may be preferable, so that unused boxes aren't just building up in a stack around your home. On the other hand, if you have young kids that are home a lot or only attending part-day preschool, for instance, you may want a monthly delivery to have an activity to do together. Some subscription box services for kids even offer summer-only plans for those weeks when kids have a lot more free time on their hands. No parent wants to spend precious time online or on the phone trying to figure out how to pause or cancel a subscription. Make sure that wherever you're ordering from has a transparent cancellation process, that ideally, is just the click of a button (or email.) Most subscription boxes that come with toys, activities or books serve some sort of educational purpose for your kids. Whether it's helping them develop critical fine and gross motor skills as a baby, developing concepts like cause-and-effect and basic sorting and counting for toddlers, learning to read as a preschooler, or exposing them to new skills, ideas or concepts as older kids, you'll want to make sure there's some benefit and it's not just a box full of junk arriving each month. Which Subscription Is Best For Kids? The best subscription box for kids is the one that'll keep them engaged and comes with things they'll actually use or a project they'll complete from start to finish. They should also teach them new things. 'Parents are busy. Curated boxes that give age-specific and developmentally appropriate toy and activity ideas can be a life saver,' says Casares. 'They can also introduce parents to brands they're not familiar with and encourage kids to develop interests they might not otherwise have consistent exposure to.' What Is The Most Popular Subscription Box Service? KiwiCo is the most popular subscription box service for kids—there are crates for a wide range of kids catering to various interests such as arts and crafts, STEM, reading and more. Parents also appreciate the flexible subscription model that's easy to pause or cancel at any time. What Is The Best Cooking Subscription For Kids? The best cooking subscription for kids is Baketivity. Nearly all of the ingredients a child may need comes pre-portioned in the box, as well as any special supplies that would be needed, making it convenient and fun for both parent and child. The directions are clear and easy to understand, even for young kids, and the option to watch a live class is an added bonus.
Fox News
17-04-2025
- Fox News
7 subscription services perfect for Easter gifting
Easter is this Sunday, and if you need some last-minute gifts that will get there in time, a fun new subscription service might be the answer. There are a handful of subscriptions specially designed for kids. From crafts to science experiments to books, you can find a subscription that your kiddo will love. Subscription services are the gift that keeps on giving. Every month, your child will get a new box filled with fun activities they won't want to put down. The KiwiCo Labs science exploration box contains a fun building or science project every month. This particular box is best for ages six to eight. Included, you'll get projects like a build-your-own archery set that'll provide hours of fun, even after the build is done. There are also projects like a pop-up pencil box and a motorized spinning art DIY kit. KiwiCo also has other subscription options for older kids. There's an engineering subscription box, ideal for kids aged 9-11, and an inventions box with more advanced projects for teens. Does your child love animals? Then the perfect Easter gift is the Little Passports Animals Wild subscription. In your first month, you get a pop-up playset featuring descriptions and pictures of wild animals. There are also pop-up animals your kids can use with the playset. Included is also a matching game, maze and other animal-based activities that teach your child about a wide variety of unique animals. Kids interested in cooking will have tons of fun with the Little Passports Kitchen Adventures subscription. The activities help your kids learn about cuisine from all over the world. Rome, Italy is the first location they'll learn about. The first box will include four kid-tested recipes, fund games related to Rome, a history of food in Rome and a set of kitchen tongs. You can choose from a monthly subscription or save money when you choose a six-month or 12-month subscription. Other subscription boxes from Little Passports include a craft box, science experiments, an early explorers box and more. Original price: $79.95 Teens who want to learn to code can get everything they need from the Crunch Labs Hack Pack subscription. Each month, you get a box with a new programmable robot. Your kids will learn valuable STEM skills that can help them in school and beyond. In addition to robots, your kids get access to hacking videos from Mark Rober, so they can enhance their skills even more. Your children will love the Messy Play Kits monthly subscription, and you'll love that it helps them learn. These boxes are packed full of three to five sensory and art activities. Kids can erupt volcanoes, hatch dinosaur eggs, make their own slime and much more. Each activity is designed to be hands-on, and they're created by a preschool teacher who has worked extensively with kids. National Geographic Magazine has always been a popular choice for kids. If you want to get your kids their very own subscription, you can pay just $34 for a full year's subscription. Kids can learn about wildlife, science, tech, history and popular culture, helping them learn more about the world around them. Ideal for kids aged six and up, this is a great Easter gift for kids who love to learn. For more Deals, visit Give the gift of books this Easter. A Literati kids' book subscription includes books for kids of all ages. Just select your child's age, and you'll get a carefully crafted box full of books in their age range. Each monthly box comes with five different stories.
