If you’re looking for a way to teach your kids about geography or different cultures around the world, a subscription travel-themed toy box may be a great option! Whether you’re learning about the world from your living room or preparing your kids for the next big family adventure, these subscription boxes make it easy for you to instill in your kids a curiosity about the world around them.
Here’s 7 great options for a travel-themed subscription box your whole family will love!
This subscription program has so many different options for kids, including 3 travel-themed boxes and several general interest boxes. These are great for learning about the world. You’re sure to find something that works for your family!
Who’s it for: Choose from 3 travel-themed boxes — early explorers (ages 3 – 5) which focuses on the wonders of the world from dinosaurs to the deep sea creatures, world edition (ages 6 – 10) which explores a new country each month, and the USA edition (ages 7 – 12) which explores each states in the country.
What’s in it: Each box is full of games, puzzles, activity books, maps, and a Little Passports suitcase. The older kids editions come with a passport and baggage tags as well as access to online material.
When you get it: once a month
Price: starts at $24.95/month
This one is pretty similar to Little Passports, however, it focuses more heavily on cultural education.
Who’s it for: kids ages 4 to 10
What’s in it: each box focuses on one new country. Each box includes crafts that are inspired by the country’s culture and history, activity books and games, a country guide, and recipes.
When you get it: once every 2 months
Price: starts at $34.95/bi-monthly. You also have the option to pay a little more for a sibling box — which includes two of everything — instead of having to pay for two separate boxes.
This company focuses heavily on STEM activities, and their travel themed box, Atlas, is no exception. For example, kids may make their own spinning globe, adventure book, or another DIY project based on the culture of a new country. This is a great box for not only learning about the world but also inspiring the builder and creator in each kid.
Who’s it for: kids ages 6 to 11
What’s in it: Each box is full of buildable projects, books and games, and recipes centered around a new country every month.
When you get it: once a month
Price: starts at $18.50/month
This one is fun for the whole family! This cooking kit is designed to spark curiosity and discussion about different cultures and cuisines. Learning about the world through food? Yes please.
Who’s it for: Families with kids over aged 5, so they can help in the kitchen!
What’s in it: Each box comes with 3 recipe cards based on a specific country, spices/sauces, a shopping list, and activities and cultural information.
When you get it: once a month
Price: starts at $29.25/month
Not a fan of cooking, but still a fan of eating? Then you’ll love this subscription box. You’ll get sweets from all over the world — each month, the box is focused on a specific country, bringing you all the goodies from that culture.
Who’s it for: Families with kids over aged 5, so they can help in the kitchen!
What’s in it: Each box comes with snacks focused on a specific country — for example, Italian Bruschetta Bites or Belgian chocolate waffles or Japanese fried seaweed. The boxes also come with booklets and trivia games focused on the country of the month.
When you get it: once a month
Price: starts at $15/month
This box transports you to a new country each month as you solve mysteries with the whole family. Each game includes clues and puzzles that lead you on a twisted trail that will bring out the sleuth in each member of the family. Learning about the world from your own living room has never been so much fun!
Who’s it for: Families with kids over aged 10
What’s in it: clues and puzzles to solve a mysterious investigation, along with recipe and music suggestions to help you set the mood and really dig into the new culture. Each box is focused on a particular theme that helps you discover underground and local cultures in a new place.
When you get it: once a month
Price: starts at $30/month
This letter subscription service sends your child a new letter from Isabelle, a young explorer, as she makes her way around the world. Each month your child will learn about a new culture, wildlife, historical sites, and more through these fun, nostalgic letters.
Who’s it for: great for kids of all ages
What’s in it: letters from Isabelle detailing her adventures and discoveries around the world. Each letter includes a map and her field notes.
When you get it: once a month
Price: $6/month. A portion of the proceeds goes to Pencils of Promise, an organization that builds schools around the world.