KIWI CRATE - Month Educational Subscription Box

From the Kids Activities Blog:

Kiwi Crate  is a hands-on learning box that includes art, science, games and more for kids ages 5-8. —>Kiwi Crate is offering an exclusive discount for Kids Activities Blog readers (yay!) for 30% off first month pricing (new customers only) plus free shipping with the Kiwi Crate coupon code:  KAB30!

Kiwi Crate Pricing:

1. One month = $19.95 + shipping
2. 3 months = $60 with free shipping
3. Year = $205

Kiwi Crate packaging is amazing and it doesn’t stop inside.  Everything we needed to create two different robot projects was inside the box.  The first project was a robot that we assembled and then used a magnet to guide him along a path or maze.  Rhett made extra mazes for him to travel.  The second was a wind-up toy that we covered with a custom robot cover.  Then created trailers, trains and things for him to pull.

The additional suggested activities included making a large robot out of boxes.  Rhett insisted on doing that and we spent the afternoon upcycling cardboard boxes from our recycling bin int a large robot.

What we liked best about the Kiwi Crate crafts subscription box:   My 10 year old got involved too – he couldn’t help himself.  The two boys created robots for 2 1/2 hours that afternoon without fighting.  The activities were ones that I would never have thought of on my own and were very clever.

IVY KIDS Monthly Educational Subscription Box

From the Kids Activity Blog:

Ivy Kids  – Ivy Kids  is a monthly educational subscription box for children 3-8.  Their activities are centered around quality time with kids.  Each box has the tools for a solid foundation in math, literacy, and science.  Each kit has a personalized item.

Ivy Kids price:

1. One month = $38.95
2. 3 months = $110.85
3. 6 months = $209.70
4. Siblings can be added to the subscription for $5/month

New subscribers receive 20% off their first kit with promo code:  IVY20

Ordering an Ivy Kids Kit:  The Ivy Kids website has a lot of information, but is really easy to use.  The ordering process was simple and I was given a order summary right after I completed the process.  I liked that it was obvious as to which kit would arrive first.

IVY KIDS ACTIVITY SUBSCRIPTION BOX FOR KIDS

Inside the Ivy Kids box were a dozen learning activities!  Each is centered around a theme.  This box’s theme was frogs.  Everything we needed to do all 12 activities was included.  We used these for our homeschooling, but they are so fun the kids wouldn’t even have noticed the learning aspect.

What we liked best about Ivy Kids:  There was a book which was the centerpiece to all the learning activities.  It was an easy fit into our preschool curriculum because everything needed was included and they were activities we really enjoyed.

Do you want to SEE what was in our Ivy Kids boxes? They are really cool! Check them out:

Ivy Kids Subscription Box

Ivy Kids – Monthly Activities

Crazy Cool Activity Ideas For Summer

Link.

25 Math Activities for Kids Who Hate Math

Easy 3-D Mother's Day Card

For instructions on how to make it, go here.

25 Fun & Educational Weather Crafts and Activities

Link here.

Popsicle Stick Boxes - For Mother's Day, Father's Day, or Any Gift-Giving Holiday

This would span several days, but well worth the effort.

Get the full details here.

Learning About Patterns and Shapes With LEGOS

If you have a LEGO fan in the house than this activity is for you. Teach your kids about textures, patterns, shapes, and colors all while having fun! Have them dip their LEGOs in the paint and create their own beautifulpaintings!

18 Kid-Friendly Snack Hacks

If your child takes snacks to school, or has one after they get home from school, these are ingenious! Link here.

Halloween Science: 21 Cracking Ideas

Link here.

Easy Homemade Butterfly Feeder

This activity is a great way to observe butterflies through your classroom windows. If there are no trees nearby, you can always use a coat hanger or Christmas wreath hanger.

Instructions here.

The Truth About Teachers

A great little article you can read here.

75 Ornaments Kids Can Make

Link here.

Free Printable Kindness Cards

SMILE IT FORWARD KINDNESS ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS WITH FREE PRINTABLES

These printable cards can be given out to friends and family that may need a little smile or can be used as a fun random act of kindness project, which is the way that we used them.

Click here to see more and to get the printable.

September Play Calendar

From the Kids Activities Blog.
Click picture for a larger version you can print out.

August Play Calendar

From Kids Activities Blog.
Click picture for a full size you can print out.

20 Kid Ideas That Are Addictive – in a Good Way

Ideas for a Summer Camp at Home!

Link here.

July Play Calendar

Click picture for full size to print.

June Monthly Play Calendar

Sorry this is late. Click for full size to print.