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Finding creative ways toencourage kids to put down their devicescan be a challenge at any age. Sure, you can tell them no, but that likely leads to the age-old remark “I’m bored,” which can be more work than it’s worth. Recently, two of our editors with kids ages 3 to 10 years old discovered a fun distraction, and it gets neatly delivered right to your front door.
We had the opportunity to test — with our kids —KiwiCo boxes, which come packed with projects catered to specific age groups and for a variety of interests like science, engineering, art, food, and age-appropriate play. Each box comes with everything you need to create your project, along with an instruction booklet and some replacement parts just in case anything gets lost or broken (because, kids).
These thoughtfully curated boxes are available in both monthly subscriptions and individual boxes if you want the packaged fun with less commitment. Our editors tested a sample from theKoala Cratefor ages 2 to 4 and theRoller Coaster Physics: Ferris Wheelfor ages 7 and older. While vastly different, both achieved similar results: They were engaging projects that not only reduced screen time but offered an educational activity without kids even realizing they were learning.
Right now, you can get 50 percent off of your first subscription purchase of any KiwiCo crate or $10 off your purchase of $49.95 or more with the codePEOPLE.
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Buy It!KiwiCo Koala Crate, $11.98 for the first month with code PEOPLE (orig. $23.95);kiwico.com
My fellowshopping writer Sarah Byronreceived the Koala Crate to test with her 3-year-old son, and their particular project included a rainforest-themed craft with a two-in-one felt butterfly and caterpillar puppet, a musical rainstick, and a balancing tree game. Sarah said she “appreciated that [she] didn’t have to stress over finding the materials in a store.”
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The craft came with stickers, googly eyes, beads, and fluffy pom poms, along with plastic tweezers for the tree game. Sarah said there was no glue involved, so she “didn’t have to worry about cleaning up a big mess.”
Buy It!KiwiCo Roller Coaster Physics: Ferris Wheel, $39.95 with code PEOPLE (orig. $49.95);kiwico.com
Fromgifting optionsto simple at-home fun for ages 1 month to 14 plus, KiwiCo has projects for all ages and all interests. Find your child’s likes and match it with their age for an educational and uniqueKiwiCo projectwhere making memories is an added bonus. Grab your child’s favorite and don’t forget to use our exclusive code at checkout to get it for less.
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