DIY Activity boxes are so much fun you’ll find yourself tempted to do them too! BuzzingBubs recommends these 13 businesses who make fabulous boxes for kids.
DIY Activity Kit has been the buzzword for a while now and it’s clear why. Kids simply love them! Here are 13 DIY activity kits that we’ve found will keep your kids engaged and help them learn too, the fun way!
Be it activity books, toys, puzzles or maps, there are DIY kits for everything these days. Whether you’re looking for a subscription for yourself or return gift options for birthday parties, these kits have got you covered. Delivery options make it easy for you to order from the comfort of your home.
1 Globe Trotters
- Kit Contains
The country-theme boxes contain multiple art and craft projects, puzzles/game and souvenirs to introduce the cultures of various countries of the world to the child. The entire concept is woven around fun cartoon characters Oyo, Zu and Wak (Moozoos) who travel around the world and send letters and creative kits to the child.
Globe Trotters Box is a fun and creative way for your child to explore the world, one country at a time. Their vision is to inspire children to learn about the world and develop a sense of discovery and adventure in them. Each box contains a special letter to introduce the child to the country […]
2 Early Bird , Kodigehalli
Early bird is a not-for-profit initiative by Nature Conservation Foundation which aims to develop and distribute a variety of high quality educational material – flashcards and pocket guides – to introduce children to the wonderful world of birds and bird watching. The flashcards are designed like a game and are great tools to be used […]
3 Brainsmith
Brainsmith is dedicated to creating innovative learning materials that stimulate young minds, instill a sense of curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning. Their vision is to help young children learn in an honest, factual and most importantly joyous manner. Brainsmith was founded by a new mom in her relentless pursuit to find novel […]
4 XploraBox
- Kit Contains
The kit contains theme based activities, constructive games that provide learning. The activity box ix sent to the subscriber every month.
XploraBox is a learning DIY Activity Box filled with numerous developmental DIY activities and games that hone the six essential developmental skills of the kids and also encourage their creativity, while enhancing their sensitivity towards their environment.
5 PodSquad
- Kit Contains
All boxes are packed with 5-7 age appropriate themed activities that include puzzles, board games, DIYs etc. and access to digital content online (animated books, worksheets and printable). All these have been designed for independent play so that children learn through discovery and repetition. There is a new theme every month and the themes so far include The Crazy Scientist, The Cool Chef & The Smart Detective.
Upcoming Themes
Podsquad’s upcoming themes include The Dazzling Doodler, The Animal Friend and more. The boxes also come with the added element of a unique packaging – a drawer box and reusable drawstring bags.
PodSquad is based on Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence. The brand’s unique learning programme for kids between ages 4 to 7 through themed activity boxes and access to digital content will help kids identify their aptitude.
6 Red Soil Spring Box , Varthur
- Kit Contains
Each box contains the following things:
- 4 types of organic/country seeds
- Coco-coir planters – 4 Nos
- Coco-peat manure – 4 Nos
- Planting and nurturing guide
Each month’s subscription includes 4 types of seeds
- 1 packet of vegetable seed
- 1 packet of green leaf/herbs seed
- 1 packet of cereals/pulses/spices seed
- 1 packet of flower seed
Each packet may weigh up to 20gms. The combination of the types would vary depending on the seasons.
Red Soil Spring Box is a lovely way to introduce your child to a green environment. It is a monthly garden subscription box that is filled with seeds, planters, and manure for creating a beautiful garden at your home. It comes with the planting guide too.
7 Crafty Chimp
- Kit Contains
The kit contains kid friendly materials with instructions for various craft ideas.
Fun, hands-on activities that cater to a wide audience right from infants to tweens, Crafty Chimp has something for everyone.
8 Flintobox
- Kit Contains
5 to 7 hands-on activities (games, puzzles, books) that will help the child Create, Explore, Play and Read.
Designed with kid-friendly materials and curated by pedagogy experts, child psychologists and game designers.
Flintobox has been the pioneer in the field of activity boxes for children and amongst the first in the subscription business model in India. With 5-7 activities each built around a new theme, these kits are ideal to help your kids learn and play simultaneously.
9 CocoMoco Kids
- Kit Contains
Each activity box is based on a new country and contains 8 to 9 items. Some of the items included are:
- Book
- Games
- 2-3 DIY activities
- Souvenir
- Stickers and many more items related to that country.
CocoMoco Kids (previously called Traveller Kids) makes fun maps, educational games and DIY activities for children in the ages 2 to12 years. A great tool for kids to learn and play at the same time.
10 Zlife Education
- Kit Contains
Each kit carries 4 science experiments with all the resources and materials to conduct experiments at home.
- 4 Cool Hands on Science Experiments
- Science Tools and Safety Gear
- Activity Guide with Youtube video links
If you’ve ever wondered how to make Science fun, ZLife Education is here to help you out. With their emphasis on experiments, science made interesting and links to relevant YouTube videos, you have a winner here!
11 DingDong box- activity kit
- Kit Contains
Each box contains 6 different projects:
- 4 Do-It-Yourself activities
- 1 Board game
- 1 Magazine/Story book based on a particular theme
- The box contains all the materials required to carry out the activities plus a simple and clear instruction booklet.
Kids aged 3-8 can pass the time with toys, board games and magazines from DingDong Box. With a complete instruction kit, your kids can try doing it on their own!
12 Small Brown Box
- Kit Contains
- Each box contains all required materials (even glue, string, feathers etc) to make at least 3 – 4 activities based on the theme.
- All activities come with graphic instructions and open – ended questions.
- Their return gift boxes however contain all materials for 1 activity only (along with the instruction sheet)
Be it age 3 or age 7, Small Brown Box takes care of your return gift concerns with thoughtfully designed activity boxes that include 4 activities with clear instructions.
13 Purple Bee
- Kit Contains
The box contains materials and instructions required to complete 3 activities. Each activity is individually packed.
PurpleBee aims to bridge the connection between the parent and the child, bringing them together to do activities centred around a theme each month. Colouring, travel games, art and craft- you name it, they have it.
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