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8 Best Kids’ Subscription Boxes For Learning And Play

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8 Best Kids’ Subscription Boxes For Learning And Play

Spending more time at home and looking to keep little ones engaged? These kids’ subscription box services offer fun and educational options

November 10, 2020

The pandemic has renewed interest in such subscription boxes for kids as families spend more time at home and parents seek out meaningful ways to engage their little ones.

On Oct 2, the National Library Board (NLB) piloted its version of this, called The Little Book Box, which delivers eight English children’s books to customers every month for a fee of $10.70. The service will run from next month until July next year.

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All 1,000 slots were snapped up in five days – the figure includes 200 subscriptions sponsored by The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund for children from low-income families.

The NLB is “heartened by the overwhelming response” says its chief executive officer Ng Cher Pong, who adds that it underscores “the importance of cultivating the love for reading at home”.

While there are many overseas-based services, there are now at least seven home-grown suppliers, often helmed by parents who saw a business opportunity based on their own parenting needs. These businesses offer everything from sensory play kits to Montessori learning packs and Mandarin activities. Check out these local and international services.

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8 Best Kids' Subscription Boxes For Learning And Play
Elliefun Box
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Former secondary school teachers Abigail Chee and Matilda Huang, both 37, both became mothers in 2011. Abigail holds a Diploma in Montessori and wanted to spread the word about the Montessori learning approach, which inspired their foray into business four years ago.

Their curated boxes of Montessori-inspired learning materials are sequential – each one building upon the previous activities – and in English and Mandarin to encourage bilingualism. Each box contains a Chinese book and about eight to 10 activities covering phonics, Mandarin, maths, science and art and craft. Suitable for kids aged two and a half to six.

Prices: Buy individual boxes at $53, shipping included. Subscriptions are available about three times a year.

Visit its website for more information.

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Our newest box is finally ready to be launched!! Box 17 is on Nature ?and we love how relevant this theme is – nature is ALL around us, if only we open our eyes to see them! Our kids definitely notice the tiniest bugs, the littlest flower and the thinnest blades of grass. Maybe it's time we slowed down on and follow our kids' pace and rhythm as well! . ?Read: 大自然的味道 – This is a really cool hardcover scratch-and-sniff book! Have a smelling good time as you read this book with your child! . ?Phonics: We are learning the 'l' blends in the blue scheme. There's an awesome game too that we know will be a hit with your kids! . ?️Mandarin: Teach your little ones vocabulary and idioms to do with nature. Embark on a little fishing trip right in the comforts of your home too. . ?Numeracy: Rainbows! Beans! A mystery in nature! Let's learn to count and add to 20 together. . ?Science: Let's delve deeper into our understanding of plants by conducting a simple experiment. . ?Art: Make beautiful flowers bookmark and find out how paper can be recycled at home! . Send us a DM to purchase your kit or cart out on the link in bio!

A post shared by Elliefun (@elliefunbox) on Sep 25, 2020 at 5:15am PDT

Josh & Cherie Books
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Married couple Julius Chen, 30,and Cheryl Ang, 29, launched this children’s book subscription service in 2016 when they could not find good books for their nephew. It curates titles that are not usually found in general bookstores and targets children from newborns up to age seven, with different themes and early learning objectives.

Each box for newborns and babies up to age two contains three board books, while a box for kids aged three to seven has two picture books. There are four age categories.

Prices: From $31.90 to $33.90 a box, depending on the length of subscription. Add $10 for a Mandarin book. There are Sibling Box options.

Visit its website for more information.

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Reading is a joy, a time of adventure and an exploration of ideas. It's a habit we can develop and an activity for us to look forward to doing each day. Let us start cultivating the love and habit of reading from young with our subscription boxes! Our monthly subscription boxes will include a variety of 2-3 books every month, something different for your little ones to look forward to each month! Subscribe now at www.joshandcheriebooks.com ? . . ?: @furrychan #loveforeading #booksubscription #babybooks #childrenbooks #booksforkids #childrengifts #sgreads #kidlit

A post shared by Children Book Subscription (@joshandcheriebooks) on Nov 4, 2020 at 8:17pm PST

My Messy Box
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When Jeff Lim, 34, saw how his son Medion, now nine, benefited from sensory play as a toddler, it sparked the idea for his business as he found it difficult to source for sensory activities in 2013.

Each box contains three to four activities and caters to four age groups between one and six years old. It also sells sensory kits and gift sets.

Prices: A box costs $42, but prices are lower with a subscription. A three-month subscription, for instance, is $114 or $38 a box and shipping is free in Singapore.

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November's theme for discoverers (19 – 24 months) is………Looking for Brown Bear! Inspired by the popular children's story: "Bear Hunt", this theme can be used as a companion for the book or by itself. Aside from the many fine-motor practice in the activities in this box as well as the beautiful craft, your child will get to explore positional words such as above, behind, under in the sensory activity. #mymessybox #mymessyboxdiscoverers #sensorybox #sensoryplay #subscriptionboxforkids #sensorykits #storybasedlearning

A post shared by My Messy Box ? (@mymessybox) on Nov 3, 2020 at 7:30am PST

One Happy Book
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Sisters Shanice Goh, 33, and Shernice Goh, 28, who love books, founded this book subscription service last year. It caters to children from newborns up to age seven and customises books based on the development stages, as well as the child’s interests. There are seven categories.

Prices: From $19.90 a month for two books for newborns to six month olds, to $45.90 a month for four books for kids aged five to seven. Tracked delivery costs $3.90. It has family bundle packages for families with two or more children.

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Repost from our happy mummy! At OneHappyBook, we ensure you always have a book to meet your little ones growing milestones and development stages. Do you know…. When your little ones reach 7 months, their hand eye coordination get stronger, and they have started making nonsensical sound leading to their first word. We will introduce a variety of sound book, tactile books and even first word books to meet these growing needs. Start reading to your little ones today. #childrenbook #pregnancy #sgbaby #sgkids #sgmummy #motherhood #singapore #baby #mother #mummy #parenthood #onehappybook #siblingsgoal #reading #instagrambabies #onehappybook #reading #circuitbreaker #circuitbreakersg

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Squizzel Box
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Hoping to nurture lifelong learning in their young children, Austen Ho, 43, and a partner set up Squizzel Box last year to offer learning activity boxes for kids aged three and up. The activities aim to develop skills in areas such as language, numeracy and social and emotional development. It offers additional resources on its Facebook and Instagram pages.

Prices: Pay $39.90 a month for a box that can be cancelled any time, or commit to prepaid plans from three to 12 months that cost less per box. It also sells single boxes. Shipping is free for subscribers.

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Get ready for a splashing good time! ? This month, we learn about the water cycle and the many interesting uses of water. Obtain clean water through water filtration, indulge in water play and make your own pencil case with water art!? 10 fun and engaging hands-on activities in a box delivered to your doorstep monthly. Find out more ⬆️ link in bio. #monthlysubscriptionbox #subscriptionboxforkids #learningkits #activityboxforkids #giftideasforkids #inquirybasedlearning #learningathome #learnthroughplay #invitationtoplay #invitationtolearn #playandlearn #watercycle #waterplay #earlyyearsdevelopment #earlychildhood #3andup #newlaunch #numeracyforkids #subscriptionboxdirectory

A post shared by Monthly Subscription Box (@squizzel_box) on Oct 31, 2020 at 6:15pm PDT

Da Box
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Da Little Arts School founder Eileen Yeo, 42, first ventured into the learning box business seven years ago with a photography-themed kit. She resurrected the idea during the circuit breaker when her art enrichment centre was forced to close. DaBox proved to be a hit, with variations launched every three weeks or so.

The boxes are seasonal and new themes are launched on social media as she lacks the resources to operate it on a subscription basis. The next theme is Christmas. Eileen also offers DaBox Mini, a smaller-sized craft box that is popular for birthdays. Boxes come in two variations, one for ages three to six, and another for kids aged six and older.

Prices: $38 for DaBox. Add $5 for shipping or collect it from the centre at Rochester Mall. DaBox Mini costs $10 to $12 for a minimum order of 10 boxes, with three weeks’ advance notice, and delivery is $12.

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<<Big Box • Happy Kids>> • This is the first time we are launching a seasonal only DaBox edition ?. • We will be closing orders in less than a week time, remember to place your orders quickly! • It will come right on time if you are looking to celebrate on 26 & 27 September weekend ?. We can’t wait to see more tags from you guys! ??‍♀️❤️

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Le Box
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Tutor Janice Wong, 41, started her Chinese learning box service three years ago when her son Kaeven, now six, disliked the language. She could not find engaging activities to pique his interest, so she created them. As she runs it alone, she does not offer a subscription plan but debuts new themes every 90 days or so via Facebook and Instagram.

Boxes are limited to about 30 to 50 units a theme and tend to move fast – her space-themed box last month sold out within 24 hours. Suitable for kids aged 21/2 to about eight.

Prices: About $55 a box

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??????? will be very different. Because of the pandemic, we are all urged to stay indoors. But efforts have been made for us to catch every action via the google box. We are also encouraged to engage in meaningful activities with our fam so what better way than to do it with Lebox’s NDP2020 kit?⁣ ⁣ What’s included:⁣ 1. 建国. Build a house with mini bricks and adhesive that looks really like cement! The kids will love it! ⁣ 2. Make your own spinning ‘Ferris Wheel’ matching game⁣ 3. Learn the names of all our essential front-line workers through a game of snake and ladder and pay tribute to them. ⁣ 4. Lacing + colouring activity to learn all emergency numbers⁣ 5. Billingual flashcards featuring our front-line workers. SALUTE!⁣ 6. Craft a tank. With 9 different designs to choose from, your little ones will be delirious!⁣ ⁣ We are a little late in launching this kit but rest assured if you order before 7 Aug, you’ll get it in time for National Day! Please order early as quantity is limited. ⁣ ⁣ Meanwhile, Stay home, stay safe, stay united!⁣ ⁣ #ndp2020 ⁣ #OurHeartforSG ⁣ #TogetherStrongerSG #homelearning #ndpcraft #sg55 #learnathome #preschool #sghomelearning #kidsactivities #chinese #billingual #learnthroughplay⁣

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KiwiCo
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Whether you’ve got a budding innovator, artist, mathematician or scientist on your hands, you’ll want to subscribe to KiwiCo’s boxes.

The company send age-appropriate hands-on projects for kids to complete, with categories including arts and crafts, science and engineering.

With crates for newborns to kids up to 14 years old, and even adults (that’s you), there’s a project for everyone.

Prices: Costs are based on the choice of crates, depending on what age your child is. A Koala crate (ages two to four) is priced from about S$26.89 per month (plus shipping. Prices will be charged in USD) for instance, and goes lower depending on the length of the subscription.

Visit its website for more information. 

Text: Stephanie Yeo/The Straits Times. Additional reporting: Michelle Lee

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Explore the ABCs with letter-ific play! ? Learn the alphabet by feeding Kellan his favorite foods from A to Z. Can you think of a food for every letter of the alphabet? ??? [Featured: Koala Crate Alphabet Bank] ?: @lijw02205

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