KiwiCo crates cost $24-42/month for STEM activities. The projects are great — but free alternatives from NASA, Khan Academy, and your dollar store deliver the same learning for 80% less.
Prepaid discounts: 5-30% off for 3/6/12-month commitments
Annual cost: $288-504/year depending on crate type
How to Cancel
Log into kiwico.com
Go to Account Settings → Subscription
Click Cancel
If on monthly plan: cancels immediately
If on prepaid plan: you'll receive remaining boxes but auto-renewal turns off
Gift subscriptions expire naturally — no cancellation needed
Free STEM Activities for Kids
NASA STEM Engagement (free): nasa.gov/stem — activities, challenges, and projects for all ages
Khan Academy Kids (free): Math, reading, and science for ages 2-8
PBS Kids DIY (free): Science experiments and craft projects from PBS shows
Instructables (free): Community-contributed project guides — thousands of kid-friendly builds
Science Buddies (free): 1,200+ science fair projects with step-by-step instructions
Your local library: Free STEM kits, maker spaces, coding classes — check your library's program calendar
DIY Craft Kits (80% Less Than KiwiCo)
Dollar Store + Pinterest = DIY KiwiCo:
• Dollar store craft supplies: $5-10/month • Pinterest/YouTube project guide: free • Amazon STEM kits (one-time): $10-20 each, no subscription • Costco/Target seasonal craft kits: $8-15, no subscription
Monthly cost: $5-15 vs KiwiCo's $24-42
When KiwiCo Is Worth Keeping
You genuinely don't have time to source materials and find projects
Your child loves the surprise/unboxing ritual (legitimate engagement factor)
You use it as a structured weekly activity (consistency matters for learning)
The grandparent gift subscription (let them keep paying — it's their joy)
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