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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 who want high-quality, hands-on learning without the stress of planning, prep, or shopping for supplies. Our products are especially loved by homeschooling families, but they also work beautifully for many other learning environments.
Below is a quick breakdown to help you find the best fit.
Homeschooling Families: Knowledge Crates are made with homeschoolers in mind. Our themed unit studies make it easy to cover science, social studies, art, literacy, and more—without piecing together lessons or hunting for materials.
Best for families who:
- Use unit studies or interest-led learning
- Want open-and-go homeschool curriculum
- Prefer hands-on, screen-free activities
- Appreciate having books and materials included
Parents Looking for Educational, Screen-Free Activities: You don’t have to homeschool full-time to use Knowledge Crates. Many families use our crates for enrichment, independent play, or structured learning time at home.
Best for families who:
- Want meaningful activities beyond basic crafts
- Are looking for educational alternatives to screen time
- Enjoy guided but flexible learning experiences
Teachers, Co-ops, and Educators: Knowledge Crates are also used as enrichment or supplemental curriculum in classrooms, homeschool co-ops, and small group learning environments.
Best for:
- Themed classroom units
- Hands-on enrichment activities
- Small group or center-based learning
Knowledge Points are our way of rewarding you for shopping with Knowledge Crates! Every time you make a purchase on our website, you’ll earn points that can be saved and used for discounts on future orders. It’s a simple and fun way to get even more value from your educational purchases. The more you shop, the more you save! Just log into your account to track your points and redeem them at checkout when you're ready.
ClassWallet Marketplace Orders:
Please note that Knowledge Points cannot be redeemed on orders placed through the ClassWallet Marketplace. While you’ll still earn points when you order through the marketplace, they will not be able to be used on these purchases.
The good news? You’re always welcome to return to our website anytime to redeem your points on a future order! It’s our way of saying thanks for choosing Knowledge Crates.
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.
Absolutely—yes! Every Knowledge Crate is intentionally designed to support learning and development goals in a way that feels playful, natural, and age-appropriate.
Our activities are built around solid educational practices and hands-on exploration. Kids aren’t just completing tasks—they’re building real skills while they play. Each crate blends core learning areas like literacy, math, and science with creative thinking, problem-solving, fine-motor work, and sensory exploration. We also include opportunities for pretend play, art, and outdoor learning, because development doesn’t happen in one box (even if everything else does!).
You’ll also find that each activity includes simple guidance for the grown-up so you know exactly which skills your child is strengthening—without needing a teaching background. Whether your child is developing hand strength through art projects, reading skills through themed literacy games, or curiosity through open-ended STEM challenges, every learning goal is built right in.
In short: yes, our crates fully support learning and development—and they do it in a way that feels fun, engaging, and totally stress-free for the whole family.
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.
Unit Study Crates: These are our most comprehensive kits. Each Unit Crate focuses on a big theme — think science, geography, art, or literature — and includes curated books, all hands-on materials, and step-by-step activities that connect everything together.
Mini Crate Collection: These are smaller, self-contained kits that focus on one skill or project at a time. They’re perfect for shorter learning bursts, gifts, or supplemental play. Each includes materials and easy instructions. These are theme-based and cover exciting topics like American Sign Language, Calligraphy, or Paracord Knots.
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.
Unit Study Crates are released four times per year—winter, spring, summer, and fall. New units typically ship around the beginning of March, June, September, and December. While the units themselves are not seasonal, this schedule allows our team the time needed to carefully plan, write, test, and prep each crate so every unit meets our quality standards.
Mini Crates and activity kits are released throughout the year as they’re ready, giving families flexible options to add hands-on learning at any time.
Absolutely! We’re proud to work with many schools and homeschool families. 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
All purchases are final and non-refundable. We do not accept returns or provide refunds for any products.
- Unit Crates, Annual Bundles & Mini Crates: These are one-time purchases and cannot be canceled or refunded.
- Exchanges: We are unable to accept product exchanges.
Lost, Delayed, or Damaged Packages: If a package is lost or damaged in transit, we ask that you please contact us and we will work with the carrier to resolve the issue. Replacements may be issued on a case-by-case basis.
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.
ClassWallet Marketplace Orders: The same timeline will apply once the order has been processed and approved.
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.
ClassWallet Marketplace Orders: The same timeline will apply once the order has been processed and approved.
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.
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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.