Messy Play™ Subscriptions
STEM and sensory play-based learning tools delivered to you monthly
Subscribe today for future fun!
Our monthly subscriptions have more than 24 unique themes—that’s more than two years of new and exciting boxes!
Can’t wait for your child to start playing? Order before the 1st of the month to receive our latest box. We ship each month’s subscriptions around the 8th of each month via USPS, and they arrive within 1 to 5 business days.
Prepay a full year’s subscription to save up to $68. Or pay $44/month for monthly subscriptions, which are billed on the 1st. You can cancel at anytime.
The difference between Bins and Kits
Designed for your child’s unique needs
Age
3-5
For independent play
Sensory Bins
Designed to keep your child engaged and learning for hours on end, Sensory Bins are filled with themed textures, sounds, sights, and more to let their imaginations take the lead through open-ended play.
What's Inside
- Reusable base materials
- Tools to develop fine motor skills
- Fun themed objects and toys
*Plastic bin not included
Choose the Sensory Bins for:
Open-ended sensory play
Reusable, durable materials
Shareable solo play (1-3 children)
Age
5-8
For playtime together
Messy Play Kits
Looking for fun, STEM-based projects and experiments to complete with your child? Messy Play™ Kits teach concepts like spatial awareness, cause and effect, color mixing, animal habitats, and more.
What's Inside
- 3 to 5 themed projects per kit
- All the materials needed for each project
- Step by step instructions
Choose the Messy Play Kits for:
Structured, educational STEM Projects
3 to 5 one‑time activities per box
Parent and child hands‑on play
Peek Inside
Dig into past Bins and Kits to get a closer look at our fun themes!
How Subscriptions Work
Pick Your Subscription
Learn about Messy Play™ Kits and Sensory Bins to find the best fit for your child.
Receive Your Box
Order a subscription by the 1st of month to receive that month’s box.
Set Up and Play!
No prep needed. Open the box, set up materials, and let the fun (and learning) begin!
Benefits of Messy Play™
When they engage in Messy Play™, children get to take the lead as they explore and learn with their hands. By exposing them to a wide variety of textures and materials, Messy Play™ helps kids build fine motor control, problem-solving skills, foundational math and science concepts, language and vocabulary, social-emotional skills, and so much more! It’s an empowering form of play-based education that allows children to have fun as they learn at their own speed. Find out how to incorporate Messy Play™ and sensory fun into your lives.
Get Ready to Play
Mess, please. But don't forget the Apron!
Embrace just the right amount of mess with our adorable Mess Maker Apron, custom-made by SoMiCraft Boutique! Add it to your first box for a one-time fee of $10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need help?
No- It's a surprise! The order of boxes in a subscription is a mystery and may change based on material availability. We typically follow seasons with our themes.
If you want to choose a specific box, check out the individual Kits and Bins available on the website. You can see all Messy Play Kit themes here and Sensory Bin themes here.
Absolutely! You can control your subscription from the customer portal.
Monthly subscriptions may be canceled at any time, unless there were specific terms at signup. Prepaid subscriptions are for set time lengths (6 or 12 months, depending on which option was chosen) and cannot be refunded.
Boulder Creek, CA
Meet The Founder
Hand-crafted kits by educator Robin Imholte
From our studio in California, I design, craft, and assemble all our kits and bins so you and your children can enjoy sensory and STEAM activities stress-free.