Extra supplies needed to do activities in cute woodland theme. Glad I didn’t have to run to the store. Thank you!
Wow, you get so many activities in this pack! Great price for so much learning.
General Information
Knowledge Crates are thoughtfully curated and secular educational activity boxes designed to make learning fun, hands-on, and stress-free for families.
Each crate is packed with activities, books, and all the materials needed to spark curiosity and creativity in children.
Whether you're a homeschooling parent or simply looking for screen-free ways to keep your kids engaged, Knowledge Crates provide a convenient and enriching solution that fosters exploration and discovery.
Knowledge Crates are designed for families with children ranging from preschool to high school.
Unit Crates: The preschool version is ideal for children from preschool through grade 1. While some of the skills included may already be mastered, this gives younger children a sense of accomplishment as they confidently complete activities on their own! The elementary version is tailored for children in grades 2–5, providing more challenging and engaging activities to keep them excited about learning.
Mini Crates: These versatile crates are designed for children ranging from preschool all the way through high school. Each mini crate includes a detailed list of what’s inside, along with photos of the materials, so parents can easily choose the best fit for their child’s interests and age group.
Sensory Play: Loved by kids of all ages, our sensory play options provide hours of engaging, hands-on exploration that fosters creativity and fine motor development. Whether your child is a toddler or older, sensory play is a hit in every home!
Each Knowledge Crate includes a diverse range of activities to stimulate both creativity and learning. From science experiments and art projects to sensory play and social-emotional development exercises, there’s something to excite every child. We also include high-quality books to complement the hands-on activities, making it easy to connect what they’re learning to engaging stories and ideas.
Think about how much time you spend researching, planning, and gathering materials for activities. It can be overwhelming, right?
Knowledge Crates takes that burden off your shoulders. Each crate is carefully curated with pre-prepped activities and all the materials you need, saving you time, effort, and even money. No more last-minute trips to the store or scrolling through Pinterest for hours trying to find ideas.
And here’s the thing: Knowledge Crates aren’t just “fun activities.” They’re educational, hands-on tools that align with the skills your child is developing. From creative arts to science experiments and sensory play, our crates encourage learning in a way that feels more like playing—a win-win for both kids and parents.
Educational Benefits
Knowledge Crates are designed to align with key learning and development goals across various subjects. Whether it’s fostering creativity through art, critical thinking with science experiments, or building fine motor skills with sensory play, our activities are carefully curated to support essential milestones.
Each crate includes a blend of hands-on projects and curated books that encourage skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and curiosity.
At Knowledge Crates, we believe learning should be engaging and multidimensional.
Our activities are designed to support a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive growth, emotional intelligence, and social skills.
For instance, sensory bins enhance fine motor skills and imaginative play, while experiments and art projects encourage exploration and creative thinking. By combining these elements, each crate provides a holistic approach to learning that keeps kids excited about discovery and helps parents feel confident about their child’s progress.
Absolutely! Knowledge Crates are a fantastic addition to any homeschool routine. Whether you’re looking to supplement your core curriculum or need ready-made activities to engage your kids, our crates provide all the materials and guidance you need.
Each unit study crate is carefully designed to explore a specific theme in depth, from the wonders of the ocean to desert habitats and beyond. The step-by-step guides and hands-on projects make it easy to incorporate crate activities into your lesson plans, saving you time and adding variety to your homeschool day.
Every family is different, and that’s why we design Knowledge Crates to be flexible. Whether you’re homeschooling full-time, looking for weekend activities, or need an engaging way to keep your kids learning during breaks, our crates adapt to your needs. They’re perfect for preschoolers exploring sensory play or older elementary kids diving into creative and STEM-focused projects.
And if you're worried about the value, consider this: everything you need is included. No hidden costs, no extra materials to buy—just open the box and start creating moments of learning and discovery. The materials are even reusable, so many of the activities can be enjoyed again and again!
We know homeschooling can feel like a lot sometimes, and that’s why we’re here to help make it easier for you. Meet Elizabeth—a former teacher turned homeschool mom and now a proud member of the Knowledge Crates team. Elizabeth is not only a huge part of creating our amazing unit studies, but she also uses them at home with her own kids.
On our blog, Elizabeth shares her real-life experiences with our crates. She breaks down exactly how she uses them in her homeschool routine and gives simple, practical tips you can follow to do the same with your family. For example, in her post about the Ocean Unit Study , Elizabeth shows step-by-step how to use our Explore the Deep Sea crate, including fun ways to keep learning going and ideas for different ages. It’s like having a friendly guide to walk you through the crate, making homeschooling with Knowledge Crates stress-free and fun!
Crate Contents & Features
Every Knowledge Crate is packed with everything you need for fun and educational activities. Inside our unit crates, you'll find over 20 hands-on projects, carefully selected children’s books, and all the materials required to complete each activity—down to the glue stick! Each unit crate also comes with an easy-to-follow guide, so you can dive right in without any extra prep or stress.
Whether you're a homeschooling parent or simply looking for screen-free ways to keep your kids engaged, Knowledge Crates provide a convenient and enriching solution that fosters exploration and discovery.
Nope! We’ve thought of everything so you don’t have to. Knowledge Crates include all the supplies you’ll need for the activities, saving you from extra trips to the store. From craft supplies to learning tools, everything is prepped and ready to go straight out of the box.
Yes, many of the materials and activities in our crates are designed to be reused. For example, we include laminated activity mats and durable tools that can be used multiple times. While some craft supplies may be single-use, we aim to include components that provide long-lasting educational value and can inspire new ideas even after the initial activity is complete.
All crates are secular.
They can! Unit crates are PACKED full of materials and there is more than enough for multiple kids to enjoy. However, some of the specific projects (like building a birdhouse) will only have materials for one child.
To help with this, we have two options:
- The 'Add-On' kit: This is a second set of materials for some of the activities from the full-size seasonal crate. Add on kits are perfect for families with multiple children, but who may not need additional full crates. These vary each season, but typically will include materials for 8 of the activities from the full seasonal crate.
- "Sibling Crate Discount"- Available for crates in current season only. When purchasing crates in the current season, families have the option of adding a second crate to their order for 34% off. This is great for families looking to purchase multiple crates without the cost. Sibling crates and seasonal crates are the exact same box. !
How do I decide?
Every family will have different needs, but here is our suggestion: If your children are similar in age, maybe 1st & 3rd grade, the add-on kit is a great option. This allows the kids to participate in activities together but doesn't give you a second set of materials you don't need such as the books and activity mats as they can share these. If your children are not similar in age, maybe preschool & 3rd grade, the sibling crate is a great option. This will give each child materials that are more age appropriate for them while also allowing them to work on activities together.
Once you choose your crate, the available options will pop up on the screen for you so there’s no need to spend extra time spent looking for them.
Unit Crates are popular collections from past seasons that families loved and we’ve decided to keep available.
Mini Crates are theme-based and cover exciting topics like American Sign Language, Architecture, or Dinosaurs. Designed for children from preschool through high school, each crate typically includes 8-10 engaging activities, a carefully selected book, and all the materials needed to complete the activities.
Ordering a Crate
Absolutely! All of our products are available for single purchase. For added convenience, we also offer an annual crate bundle, where you can prepay for 4 crates, including the current season and three upcoming releases.
The materials included can be used by one or multiple children at the same time. However, some of the specific materials for activities may only include 1 piece. To help with this, we have two options:
- The 'Add-On' kit: This is a second set of materials for some of the activities from the full-size seasonal crate. Add on kits are perfect for families with multiple children, but who may not need additional full crates. These vary each season, but typically will include materials for 8 of the activities from the full seasonal crate.
- "Sibling Crate Discount"- Available for crates in current season only. When purchasing crates in the current season, families have the option of adding a second crate to their order for 34% off. This is great for families looking to purchase multiple crates without the cost. Sibling crates and seasonal crates are the exact same box. !
How do I decide?
Every family will have different needs, but here is our suggestion: If your children are similar in age, maybe 1st & 3rd grade, the add-on kit is a great option. This allows the kids to participate in activities together but doesn't give you a second set of materials you don't need such as the books and activity mats as they can share these. If your children are not similar in age, maybe preschool & 3rd grade, the sibling crate is a great option. This will give each child materials that are more age appropriate for them while also allowing them to work on activities together.
Once you choose your crate, the available options will pop up on the screen for you so there’s no need to spend extra time spent looking for them.
PLEASE NOTE: Sibling crates and add on kit can only be purchased in conjunction with full size seasonal crates.
Unit crates are released and shipped on or around the 1st of March, June, September, and December.
Mini crates and sensory binsare released at various times throughout the year.
Absolutely! We’re proud to work with many schools and homeschool families. Plus, we’re a Direct Pay vendor through ClassWallet, making the process even easier. If you don’t see us on your school’s vendor list, just let us know—we’ll gladly reach out and take the steps to get added for you!
Refund Policy
You can pause or cancel your subscription anytime by logging into your account. To avoid being charged for the upcoming season, cancellations must be made at least 7 days before your renewal date. If you cancel after this 7-day window, your cancellation will apply to the next season, and payments for the current season are non-refundable.
All purchases are final and non-refundable. We do not accept returns or provide refunds for any products.
- Single, Annual, and Mini Crates & Sensory Bins: These are one-time purchases and cannot be canceled or refunded.
- Quarterly Subscriptions: These renew automatically each quarter. You can pause or cancel your subscription by logging into your account. To avoid charges for the upcoming season, cancellations must be made at least 7 days before your renewal date. Cancellations made after this 7-day window will apply to the next season, and payments for the current season are non-refundable.
- Exchanges: We are unable to accept product exchanges.
Thank you for understanding our policy! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Shipping Your Order
We do our best to ship all in-stock orders the same day they’re placed, but please allow up to three business days for processing. We're a small business and work hard to get your orders out the door as quickly as possible! If you’ve ordered an item that’s out of stock, it will ship as soon as we’re able to restock. For a more specific timeline, feel free to email us—we’re happy to help.
For preorders, such as our upcoming seasonal crates, your order will ship once the product's release date has passed. Our new unit crates are released on the 1st of September, December, March, and June.
We use UPS and USPS for shipping, and the shipping cost will be calculated at checkout based on your location. Once your order has shipped, you’ll receive a notification with tracking information to keep you updated.
While we can’t control what happens to packages once they leave our hands, we want to make sure yours arrives safe and sound. If there’s an issue with your shipment, please reach out to us—we’ll do what we can to assist. If your package doesn’t arrive, contact us so we can check the tracking information. If the tracking shows the package was delivered, it will be the customer’s responsibility to follow up with the shipping carrier for further assistance.
At this time, we only ship within the U.S. Thank you for understanding, and for supporting our small business!
Shipping costs for all orders are calculated at checkout, except for Annual Crates.
For Annual Crates, we offer a flat shipping rate of $60.00, which covers all four crates shipped throughout the year. Simple, straightforward, and stress-free!
Currently, we ship in the United States only.
Let’s Make Learning Easy for You
We understand that you might still have questions, and we’re here to help! Whether you’re curious about which crate is the best fit for your family, have questions about an order, or need more details about how Knowledge Crates works, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Visit our Contact Us page to send us a quick email, or give us a call—we’d love to chat and make sure you have all the information you need to feel confident in your decision.