Kids will go postal over these monthly subscription boxes, which range from books to themed crafts. When you subscribe, a package arrives on your doorstep once a month, but the contents are a mystery until your tyke looks inside. Sounds like the perfect remedy for mid-summer boredom!

1. Kiwi Crate
   Each “crate” holds a bevy of materials, inspiration and other supplies to build two or three projects. Children ages 3-7 will find a different theme every month, ranging from gardening to outer space. Creativity abounds in water experiments, nature collection boxes and kite-making kits. Plus, instructions lead youngsters step-by-step through the process, and give parents ratings for messiness and need for grown-up involvement.
2. GiftLit
   Get kids excited about reading with this service for little bookworms. Subscriptions are available for multiple age groups, including picture books for ages 2-5, young readers for ages 5-8, engaging reads for ages 8-10, middle-grade fiction for ages 10-12 and young adult literature for tweens and teens. Each book is hand-picked by librarians, book editors, writers and other literary experts, so you’re sure to see stellar selections.
3. BabbaBox
   Unlock this treasure trove of books, games, puzzles, creative adventures and more. Boxes include all the tools and instruments children ages 3-6 need to explore their surroundings, engage in art and tell stories—whether they’re learning about food, the ocean or even weather phenomena like rainbows. Parents will also find online downloads each month to appropriate apps, games and activities.
4. Little Passports
   If wanderlust runs in your family, your kids will love Little Passports, which whisks children away to a new destination every month. Travelers ages 5-10 will enjoy traversing the world—from France to China to Australia—through souvenirs, stickers, photos, activity sheets and more. Older kids ages 7-12 can sign up for the USA edition, which explores two new states every month through a travel journal, postcards and online activities.
5. Green Kid Crafts
   Instill a love of nature in your children ages 3-8 with these art boxes filled with eco-friendly projects. Not only do the boxes often incorporate Earth-themed activities, the products are also certified carbon neutral and Green America Approved. Plus, a portion of each sale is donated to environmental charities. Each package contains three or four crafts, as well as a “Discover More” booklet with more ideas for crafts, activities and books to read.

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