Ordering Opens August 4, 2025!
Excel Academy permits students to utilize Instructional Funds (IFs) to purchase educational subscriptions through approved Community and Content Providers (CCPs), such as Kiwi Crate and History Unboxed. The following guidelines apply:
12-Month Subscriptions:
Orders for 12-month subscriptions must be placed between August 25 and December 15.
6-Month Subscriptions:
Orders for 6-month subscriptions may be placed between December 15 and February 28.
3-Month or Shorter Subscriptions:
After February 28, all subscription orders must be limited to three months or fewer.
All subscription purchases must comply with the school’s policies regarding the appropriate use of Instructional Funds.
BioBox Labs delivers monthly life-science kits curated by biology experts, packed with real tools, specimens (like microscopes or preserved samples), and step-by-step experiments for kids aged 6+. Each box includes engaging videos and lab notebooks that spark curiosity and foster deep biological understanding. Perfect for homeschoolers and families, the subscription offers flexible plans—with no prep needed—to turn science from yawns into “wow” moments at your doorstep.
Build the world with Brainyverse architecture build kits! Travel to India and learn about the Taj Mahal and build it or go to London and learn about and build Big Ben! Each kit contains a wooden architecture build kit, workbooks and a sticker sheet. Selected boxes also includes a history or architecture book. The initial box will also include a world map. This is a great combination of STEM and Social Studies that will keep you kids excited!
CrunchLabs is a STEM subscription box created by former NASA engineer and YouTuber Mark Rober, designed to spark curiosity through hands-on engineering projects. Each monthly Build Box includes real parts and video lessons that teach kids how to build and think like engineers. For older learners, the Hack Pack dives into robotics and coding. It's STEM learning made exciting, practical, and fun.
Eat2Explore delivers an award-winning monthly cooking kit that turns your kitchen into a global classroom. Each Explorer Box features a different country and includes three recipes, pre‑measured spice or sauce mixes, shopping lists, cultural activity sheets, and even a passport sticker and cooking tool. Designed for ages 5+, kits offer chef‑rated steps for safe, hands‑on learning, fostering life skills, global awareness, and family bonding without overwhelming parents. It’s culinary education made easy, fun, and enriching—all from your own kitchen.
History Unboxed is a hands‑on history subscription service (and curriculum provider) founded in 2014, offering immersive kits that bring ancient, medieval, and American history to life through crafts, games, recipes, and educational magazines. Each box includes all materials for 1–2 main projects, 2–3 enrichment activities, timeline stickers, coloring pages, and age‑appropriate informative magazines, thoughtfully designed for ages 5–15+ with separate youth and young adult versions.
KiwiCo delivers a suite of award‑winning STEAM subscription crates—from toddler sensory boxes to advanced engineering kits for teens and adults. Each monthly crate arrives with all materials and instructions to build creative, hands-on projects that spark curiosity and critical thinking. With flexible subscriptions, free shipping, and rich digital resources, KiwiCo makes screen‑free learning fun, educational, and accessible for families
Club Bakers (Let’s Bake!) delivers monthly STEM-infused baking kits for kids and families—complete with pre-measured dry ingredients, recipe cards, and a surprise kitchen tool. Each kit guides hands-on culinary adventures from around the globe, requiring only basic wet ingredients at home. Ideal for homeschool enrichment or charter school programs, these kits make cooking both educational and delicious.
Lit League is a monthly book‑club subscription for kids ages 3–12 that delivers a carefully chosen book, vocabulary bookmark, discussion questions, and themed activities to foster reading comprehension and parent–child conversation. Each box includes illustrated prompts and guided discussion tools, making it easy to run a cozy, structured literary experience at home. It’s the perfect blend of engaging stories and literacy-building activities for young readers.
Little Passports offers a variety of monthly educational kits for children aged 3–12+, featuring themed programs like Early Explorers, World Adventures, Science, and Kitchen editions. Each box includes hands-on activities, interactive souvenirs (stickers, maps, passports), and access to online learning and games—all designed to spark curiosity about geography, culture, science, and more.
MEL Science is a cutting‑edge educational subscription service that brings real-world science into your home each month. They deliver professionally curated kits—spanning STEM, chemistry, physics, math, and even medicine—tailored to kids aged 5 to 14. Each box includes everything needed for safe, hands-on experiments, and is supported by engaging digital content: video guides, immersive VR and AR lessons, plus live online classes. MEL Science transforms ordinary screen time into interactive science adventures—thoughtfully designed to cultivate tomorrow’s curious minds.
One Third Stories offers a monthly “Story Box” that teaches children French or Spanish (and soon German and Italian) through beautifully illustrated storybooks that begin in English and gradually introduce new vocabulary and phrases. Each kit includes an audiobook narrated by native speakers, flashcards, and engaging activity books—designed so parents don’t need prior language skills. It’s a seamless, fun method to foster language learning and reading confidence in kids aged 4–9.
Outside The Box Creation brings expertly designed art education to K–5 homeschool families with monthly curriculum kits that include all high-quality supplies, guided video tutorials, illustrated lesson plans, and a curated children’s book—no prep needed. Each kit delivers four creative art lessons that blend technique, art history, and literacy, helping kids build confidence and critical-thinking skills.
Parenting EQ is a research-based, subscription‑box curriculum designed to build emotional intelligence in children aged 4–11, focusing on core EQ skills like self‑awareness, self‑regulation, empathy, motivation, and social interaction. Available in two series—Mini (ages 4–7) and Junior (ages 8–11)—each set of six boxes delivers 4–5 engaging activities featuring books, games, and tools created by experienced school counselors. Developed by co‑founders with over 15 years of school counseling experience, these kits emphasize screen‑free, family‑centered learning to enhance emotional well‑being at home. Many families have seen positive changes in self‑regulation, communication, and emotional awareness.
Plant Magic Club is a family-run, educational activity box service celebrating nature through themed kits centered on aromatic plants and related sciences, art, and cultural studies for children aged 5–13+. Each box includes plant specimens, aromatherapy supplies, hands-on experiments or crafts, language‑arts activities, and collectible items to deepen learning. Offered à la carte or as seasonal bundles (e.g., fall and spring curricula), these boxes are thoughtfully designed to build a home apothecary and foster plant appreciation.
Raddish Kids is a monthly cooking subscription for kids ages 4–14 that blends culinary education with fun, engaging family experiences. Each kit features 3 laminated, illustrated recipe guides, a quality kitchen tool, apron patch, conversation cards, and themed skill lessons—plus access to Raddish+ digital content. Designed by teachers and chefs, it fosters confidence, independence, and kitchen proficiency while encouraging kids to explore global flavors and bond with family. Ingredients aren’t included, but detailed grocery lists arrive ahead of time, keeping things flexible and affordable
Subscription Box Kids delivers engaging, educational subscription boxes tailored for children ages 3–5 ("Preschool Box") and 5–7 ("Lil Readers Book Club"). Each monthly box arrives with age-appropriate books, hands-on crafts, and a detailed Parent Guide—no prep required—to build foundational skills in literacy, math, and creativity. The Preschool Box features 16+ activities per month, structured around a progressive year-long curriculum (letters, numbers, shapes, rhymes, sight words, and more). The Lil Readers kit includes three themed books plus complementary activities and craft, fostering reading engagement and comprehension .
TalkBox.Mom is a subscription-based, family-focused language immersion program designed to get parents and kids speaking a new language naturally from Day 1. It sends nine themed boxes (plus a physical phrasebook), each featuring native-speaker audio, posters, and flashcards to integrate language into daily routines. A companion app enhances learning with audio playback, progress tracking, and awards.
Think Outside Boxes offers a monthly subscription of outdoor-themed educational kits designed to engage kids (ages 7+) in hands-on learning and real-world adventure. Each box includes 3–5 quality gear items, a 20‑plus page activity guide, and waterproof resource cards, with monthly themes like shelter building, navigation, or stargazing. Developed with educators, the curriculum blends STEM and social‑emotional learning to foster critical thinking, survival skills, and nature connection.