Peekapak, who kindly sent me this box to review, is a Toronto-based subscription box that offers a creativity-focused activity pack for children ages 3 - 7 which emphasizes active, collaborative play and learning while providing busy parents with a convenient way to connect with their child. Delivered to a family's home each month, each activity pack covers a new topic within an engaging storybook and two to three educator-designed activities.
Peekapak captures the imagination of children through storytelling adventures and hands-on activities, and acts as a fun bonding experience for kids and grown-ups. Storytelling strengthens literacy skills, creativity and imagination-areas crucial to the development of kids today- and we work hand-in-hand with early childhood educators to create positive learning experiences for children, rooted in play and inquiry-based learning.
Inside your monthly Peekapak, you will find:
- A new learning and creating adventure, designed with experienced education advisors.
- An exciting storybook filled with educational tidbits, interesting challenges, and craft instructions. Our storybooks are designed to promote play and inquiry-based learning.
- 2 or 3 substantial crafts that are sure to wow.
- All the materials needed for the activities.
Cost: $24.99 / month, $23.99 (3 month plan), $21.99 (6 month plan), or $19.99 (Annual plan). Ships to Canada and the US for free!
Coupon Code: GIRLMEETSBOX to save $5 off your Peekapak! (excludes one month gift packs)
Peekapak is a new subscription box and as soon as I heard about it, I knew it would be something my son would love! He loves his craft boxes and got very excited when I told him a new one was coming!
The theme for is box was Ocean Adventure and when you open the box, the first thing you see is the Welcome to Peekapak note. On the flip side there is grown-up information to guide you in the experience of the box.
So, you start with this book (which is very well done) and it starts off with an underwater adventure with the Peekapak Pals. The story teaches children about perseverance and giving, and is especially designed to include play-based elements, such as questions, sounds, challenges, problem-solving, and new scenarios.
Throughout the story is when the crafts come into play which I thought was a smart way to merge both aspects of this box. The crafts have detailed and easy to follow instructions and of course all the supplies are included.
First Craft: Ocean Lantern
Ocean Lantern Materials
Second Craft: Sea Turtle Hat
Sea Turtle Hat Materials
Third Craft: Two Octopus Toys
Two Octopus Toys Materials
We have completed the Octopus Toys craft and I had both of my boys involved in this one. Considering how much they wanted to take part in this activity, they really enjoyed it! We will finish the other crafts this weekend when we have more time, but we’ve been reading the Ocean Adventure storybook which has become our nightly bedtime book!
From the moment we opened the box I knew it was going to be a hit! If I find it fun as a parent, then you know your children will be totally in to it! Definitely a box to consider if you’re looking for a fun and creative way to spend time with your kids!
Have you subscribed to Peekapak? What do you think of this subscription box?
