Kiwi Crate offered a very inexpensive first box to try recently and I decided to get one for Red, knowing that he was a bit under the target age, but wanting something more hands-on than we've had with Citrus Lane. It arrived today and so here is the unboxing.
The first thing you see is a themed magazine in the style of Highlights. There are little puzzles, activities, like learning how to do the "Elephant Walk", and stories. Red loves books and treats them gently so we will really enjoy this!
There is a lot in this little box. There are some heavy-duty cards with animals on them. They are matching cards and the "Instructions and Inspiration" for the grown-up assistant give you two different games that can be played with them. We also have hand puppets, animal faces, and animal bellies. Together with these parts you can create some touch-and-fell puppets and there is a safari search game using them and included search sheets as a suggestion. We also have some books suggestions and using a Android or Apple phone and the appropriate app, we can find more ideas.
I am very excited to try this out with Red. A monthly plan runs $19.95 a month and they get cheaper as you purchase a longer-term plan. A 36-month subscription (paid up front) runs $12.95 a month.
I'll add my final thoughts after Red and I have a chance to do the activities.
