Rather than give your kid a big, expensive present once or twice a year, why not surprise them with subscription boxes for kids once a month? I have an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old, and they are when a package arrives in the mail that isn’t bills, replacement chargers from Amazon, or Garnet Hill catalogs.

Subscription boxes for kids can be useful educational supplements for homeschool or remote learning. Most are consumable, so your kid can have a treat that won't be left to molder in a corner of a playroom until they're 25. They're also handy to have around the house if you can’t send your sniffly kid to school or a big indoor birthday party. As a bonus, they’re usually affordable. I tested some of the subscriptions on this list, like the Lovevery Reading Skill Set 3-box set ($160), and I bought others for my kids and their friends. These are our favorites. Be sure to check out our other buying guides for kids, including the Best Strollers, the Best Kids Bikes, and the Best STEM Toys.

Updated November 2025: We refreshed information on all the crates, added new pictures, and added the Lovevery reading skill set box, CrunchLabs Creative Kits, Bookroo, and Enlightened Generation. We also updated links and prices.

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