Top 21 Done-for-You Activity Boxes for 2 Year Olds

The Best Monthly Subscription Boxes for Toddlers

Struggling to keep your busy toddler entertained? You’re not alone! If you’re on the hunt for the best activity boxes for 2 year olds — something that will allow you a much-needed breather — I’ve got you covered.

By two years old, toddlers can typically entertain themselves for brief periods of time, but their idea of entertainment can be a little, uh, wild.

And when they’re not busy tearing the house apart, they’re probably climbing all over you like a little monkey.

Sometimes, you just need a few minutes of peace and quiet. But putting together “quiet time” activities on your own can get old FAST. And that, my friend, is where done-for-you activity boxes come in. 

I’ve compiled a list of the best monthly subscription boxes for toddlers, and today I’m sharing it with you.

Most of the boxes on this list are available as subscriptions (whether monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, etc.), although many can be purchased as a single box, as well.

 

 

Types of Subscription Boxes for Toddlers

Does the idea of letting someone else come up with activity ideas for your little tot sound appealing? Finding ways to entertain a toddler can be mentally exhausting. And that’s why monthly subscriptions are awesome! 

But you might be wondering what type of subscription box is best for a 2 year old. Here’s an idea of the types of activities you’ll find on the list:

 

• Art
• Crafts

• STEAM
• Reading
• Sensory
• Learning Toys
• Music
• And more!

 

If you’re looking for toddler activities in one of these categories, then you’re gonna want to stick around a little longer. Allow me to introduce you to the best monthly subscription boxes for toddlers.

 

Done-for-You Activity Boxes for 2 Year Olds

I know how hard it can be to find decent activity boxes for 2 year olds. It seems that most of them are geared toward older kiddos — which is why I’ve done all the heavy lifting and found some of the best toddler-friendly subscriptions. 

Now, all you have to do is scan the list for something that appeals to you.

 

1. Little Learners Busy Box (starting at $13)

 

 

Developed and curated by a former educator and homeschooling mom of 3 kids, each box is designed with busy moms in mind. The activities will help 2-4 year olds build preschool skills.

There are two different options available:

 

• The Mini Box – 3 reusable activities included
• The Big Box – 5 reusable activities included

 

Subscription Options: You can order a 1 month or a 3 month plan.

Shipping: Ships on the 5th of each month to select countries from the United States.

Pricing: Starts at $13; use code FIRSTBUSYBOX at checkout to get a special discount for first time orders.

Learn more about Little Learners Busy Box. 

 

2. Green Kid Crafts (starting at $24.95)

 

 

Founded by a scientist mom, Green Kid Crafts is perfect for kids age 2-10 and encourages kids to explore their environment, learn to love nature, and get away from screens. 

With each box, you get: 

 

• 4-6 Science and Art projects
• A 12-page magazine

 

My daughters and I recently had the opportunity to review Green Kid Crafts — you can read our full review here.

Subscription Options: You can order a 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, or a 12 month subscription.

Shipping: Ships worldwide from the United States within 1-4 days of ordering.

Pricing: Starts at $24.95/box.

Learn more about Green Kid Crafts.

 

3. We Craft Box (starting at $25)

 

 

This one is targeted toward 3-9 year old kiddos, and younger crafters will need some assistance. However, my 2 and 4 year old daughters really enjoyed this one! Read our full review of We Craft Box here.

Included in each box (to share between two kids):

 

• A themed story
• 4 or more coordinating crafts
• Easy to follow photo directions
• All materials (except scissors and water)

 

Subscription Options: You can order a 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, or a 12 month subscription.

Shipping: Ships to select countries from the United States, and arrives around the 1st of the month. 

Pricing: Starts at $25/month; use code GETCRAFTY5 at checkout to get $5 off your first order.

Learn more about We Craft Box.

 

4. Little Minds Learning Box (starting at $28.95)

 

 

Little Minds Learning Boxes include 13-16 activities from the following development categories: 

 

1. Crafts
2. STEM
3. Cognitive
4. Gross motor skills
5. Fine motor skills
6. Social-emotional
7. Language
8. Songs
9. Recipe

 

You can get boxes for one, two, three kids — or even in bulk for six kids — and they’re for ages 2.5 years to 5-6 years old.

Subscription Options: You can order a 1 month or a 3 month subscription.

Shipping: Ships within the United States around the end of the month.

Pricing: Starts at $28.95/month.

Learn more about Little Minds Learning Box.

 

5. The Montessori Box (starting at $76 CAD)

 

 

The Montessori Box provides eco-friendly and quality safe Montessori Materials for your child’s development from birth to three years. 

Every box is designed to help your child reach full potential in all areas of life.

You’ll receive:

 

• 4 to 5 Montessori educational materials in line with each developmental stages
• An educational pamphlet on how to use the materials

 

Subscription Options: You can order one box and the subscription automatically renews each month until cancelled.

Shipping: Ships by the 20th of the month. 

Pricing: Starts at $76 CAD/month.

Learn more about Montessori Box.

 

6. Little Bookish Wardrobe (starting at $30.41)

 

 

The Little Bookish Wardrobe is a monthly subscription box created to inspire imagination in your child. The costumes are available for boys and girls in sizes 3T to 7.

Your child will receive:

 

• A book
• Matching costume and accessories (based on one of the characters)
• Arts & crafts
• Interactive play cards
• A game  

 

Subscription Options: You can order a 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, or a 12 month subscription.

Shipping: Ships worldwide from the United States during the second week of every month.

Pricing: Starts at $30.41/month.

Learn more about Little Bookish Wardrobe.

 

7. My First Reading Club (starting at $16.99)

My First Reading Club is for newborns through age twelve. Each month, you’ll receive:

 

• 3 hardcover books
• An activity book
• A gift for Mom

 

Subscription Options: You can order a 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, or a 12 month subscription.

Shipping: New orders will ship within the United States in 2 business days. Subsequent boxes will ship on the 1st of each month.

Pricing: Starts at $16.99/month; use code GREATBOOKS at checkout to receive a 10% discount.

Learn more about My First Reading Club.

 

8. My Messy Box (starting at $53.33)

Experience the wonders of messy sensory play through the 3-4 activities included in each box. There is a different box for every age group, your child will never get a repeated box from 1 through 6+ years old. 

Subscription Options: (currently sold out but will hopefully be back soon!)

Shipping: Ships worldwide from Singapore by the 6th of each month.

Pricing: Starts at $53.33/month; use code TRYMMB at checkout for special discount.

Learn more about My Messy Box.

 

9. Messy Play Kits (starting at $34)

 

 

Created by a preschool teacher, Messy Play Kits contain 3-5 science, sensory and art activities based on a specific theme. 

Projects are STEAM based and educational and help parents with play-based learning!

Past boxes have included:

 

• Erupting volcanoes
• Hatching dinosaur eggs
• Creating a grass-growing creature
• Melting a fizzing snowman
• Making your own slime

 

Subscription Options: You can order a 3 month, 6 month, or a 12 month subscription.

Shipping: Ships within the United States on the 8th every month.

Pricing: Starts at $34/month.

Learn more about Messy Play Kits.

 

10. Bookroo (starting at $16.95)

 

 

This monthly kid’s book club contains 2 hardcover picture books (ages 2-6) or 3 board books (ages 0-3) per box. The monthly book box for kids age 7-10 contains two gift-wrapped chapter books.

Subscription Options: You can order a 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, or a 12 month subscription.

Shipping: Your first box ships within the United States 5-7 days of purchase. All other boxes ship on the 16th to 18th of the month.

Pricing: Starts at $16.95/month; use code SOEXCITED at checkout to get $10 off your first box.

Learn more about Bookroo.

 

11. Our Little Book Club (starting at $14)

 

 

For newborns through age twelve, Our Little Book Club ships two age-appropriate hardcover books and an activity book (average value $35) each month.  

Subscription Options: You can order a 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, or a 12 month subscription.

Shipping: New orders will ship within the United States in 2 business days. Subsequent boxes will ship on the 1st of each month. They can also accommodate birthdays and special occasions.

Pricing: Starts at $14/month; use code DEAL10 at checkout to get a 10% discount.

Learn more about Our Little Book Club.

 

12. Ultimate Sensory Box (starting at $37)

 

 

The Ultimate Sensory Box is the complete sensory bin kit that helps preschool and kindergarten teachers and parents teach state standards while remaining developmentally appropriate and adding more opportunities to learn through play. 

You get:

 

• 10 activities with suggestions for support & extensions
• Bags included for easy storage and organization, all fits back into the box!
• Themed children’s book with lesson plan

 

Subscription Options: You can order 1 box every three months, 2 boxes over six months, or 4 boxes over twelve months.

Shipping: Released quarterly and shipped worldwide from the United States. Boxes begin shipping on the 15th of each of the release months: January, April, July, October.

Pricing: Starts at $37/month; use code USB5OFF at checkout to get a special discount.

Learn more about Ultimate Sensory Box.

 

13. Music Adventure Box (starting at $50)

 

 

Music Adventure Box is a monthly box for parents and their 2-6 year olds where they learn how to play together using folk songs, music games, classical music, and more! 

This subscription also includes: 

 

• Online music classes
• A private Facebook support group
• Videos, recordings, and support 

 

Subscription Options: You can order 1 box every three months, 2 boxes over six months, or 4 boxes over twelve months.

Shipping: Ships worldwide from the United States on the 4th of every month. 

Pricing: Starts at $50/month.

Learn more about Music Adventure Box.

 

14. Reading Bug Box (starting at $18)

 

 

The Reading Bug Box features books hand-picked by experts for kids from age 0 to 13 years. 

There are three different box options: 

 

• Baby Bug Box: Recommended for ages 0-30 months. A curated selection of 3 great board books each month.
• Reading Bug Box: For ages 0 to 13 years. A personalized selection of 3 or 4 books matched to the recipient’s age and interests, plus gifts to encourage and inspire.
• Reading Bug Box for 2: For ages 0 to 13 years. A personalized Reading Bug Box for 2 children at the same address.

 

Subscription Options: You can order 1 box every three months, 2 boxes over six months, or 4 boxes over twelve months.

Shipping: Boxes ship from the US to select countries on the 20th of each month, and orders placed after the 20th will ship the following month.

Pricing: Starts at $18.

Learn more about Reading Bug Box.

 

15. Peaceful Play Box (starting at $99)

 

 

Each Peaceful Play Box is designed to transform playtime from whining to laughter and learning for your 3-7 year old (so a 2 year old would need a little assistance). 

Included in each box are books, toys, projects, & sensory tools for kids to create, plus ten activity setup videos.

Subscription Options: You can order one box every three months.

Shipping: Your box will ship within 3-5 business days of your order. New quarterly boxes ship the first week of March, June, September, and December. United States shipping only at this time.

Pricing: Starts at $99/quarter.

Learn more about Peaceful Play Box.

 

16. Veggie Buds Club (starting at $31.95)

 

 

Turn your picky eater into a veggie lover with Veggie Buds Club! Each month features a new veggie, and the box includes:

 

• A quality children’s book
• Veggie activity book with kid-friendly recipes
• Crafts
• Games
• Growing projects
• And more (plus supplies and fun extras!)

 

Subscription Options: You can order a one month subscription that automatically renews.

Shipping: Ships worldwide from the United States and arrives around the 2nd – 6th of the month.

Pricing: Starts at $31.95/month; use code CRATEJOY10 at checkout to save 10%.

Learn more about Veggie Buds Club.

 

17. Toddler Play Kits by Lovevery (Starting at $36)

 

 

Lovevery Play Kits are Montessori-inspired toys, carefully curated by experts to foster brain development for your baby or toddler. Each kit contains items for your child’s developmental stage. 

For a two-year-old, look for one of these play kits:

 

• The Helper (25, 26, 27 months)
• The Enthusiast (28, 29, 30 months)
• The Investigator (31, 32, 33 months)
• The Free Spirit (34, 35, 36 months)

 

Subscription Options: Receive a subscription box every 2-3 months.

Shipping: Ships from the United States within the U.S. and Canada.

Pricing: Starts at $36/month.

Explore Toddler Play Kits by Lovevery.

 

18. Little Dreamers Club (Starting at $29.99)

 

 

Little Dreamers Club delivers creative activities to your door that are ready to go, so you have more one-on-one quality time to spend with your little one. 

It’s for kids 3-8, so a 2 year old will need a little help with some of the activities.

Each box includes: 

 

• Themed craft projects
• A top-rated book
• A themed badge
• Extra projects you can make with everyday household items
• All the art supplies to complete your craft projects

 

Subscription Options: You can order 1 box every 2 months, 2 boxes over 4 months, 3 boxes over 6 months, or 6 boxes over 12 months.

Shipping: Ships within the United States every two months.

Pricing: Starts at $29.99/box.

Learn more about Little Dreamers Club.

 

19. Memories in Moments: Unwrapped (Starting at $38.33)

 

 

Memories in Moments: Unwrapped is a holiday and special occasioned themed box of beautifully curated DIY decor, crafts, activities, tabletop supplies, recipes, and more.

It’s targeted toward kids 3-10 years old, so a 2 year old will need assistance with some of the activities.

You can order a subscription for:

 

• 2 kids
• 3 kids
• 4 kids

 

Subscription Options: You can order 1 box every three months, 2 boxes over six months, or 4 boxes over twelve months.

Shipping: Only ships within the United States the first week of every month.

Pricing: Starts at $38.33/box; use code WELCOME at checkout to get a special discount.

Learn more about Memories in Moments: Unwrapped.

 

20. Sensory Bin Monthly Subscription (Starting at $34)

Created by a preschool teacher, Sensory Bin Monthly will keep your toddler engaged for hours on end. Each bin is reusable, and there is a different theme each month. 

Subscription Options: You can order a 3 month, 6 month, or 12 month subscription.

Shipping: Ships within the United States on the 8th of every month.

Pricing: Starts at $34/month.

Learn more about Sensory Bin Monthly.

 

Toddler Sensory Boxes on Amazon

21. Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin

 

 

Sensory bins promote sensory development, imaginative play, and fine motor skills.

And while you could put together your own sensory bins, it’s honestly so much easier to buy a couple done-for-you kits rather than trying to source all of the materials separately.

The Creativity for Kids Sensory Bins come in six different themes:

 

• Construction zone
• Dinosaur dig
• Garden & critters
• Ice cream shop
• Ocean & sand
• Outerspace 

 

Check out these ready-made sensory bins on Amazon.

 

Best Monthly Subscription Boxes for Toddlers

What do you think? Which of these activity boxes for 2 year olds will you choose? 

Honestly, they’re all great choices, so you really can’t go wrong. But if you’re still undecided, here are a few more activity ideas for toddlers that I think you might appreciate…

 

More Activity Ideas for Toddlers:

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