Learning Through Play, Wherever You Are
Play Time Crate creates hands-on learning experiences for children and families through educational subscription boxes, complete STEAM curriculum, music and movement classes, and guided paint parties and kits.
Make Christmas Eve a tradition
Add a personalized Night Before Christmas experience to your family's holiday plans, with everything ready for a cozy evening together.
Ready for
Christmas Eve
Limited holiday subscription
Night Before Christmas Subscription
A one-child holiday crate designed to make Christmas Eve feel extra special, from Santa's personalized note to the final cup of cocoa.
- Personalized apron and Santa letter for one child
- Cookie mix, cocoa, book, markers, and two festive crafts
- Ships before December 10 so Christmas Eve is ready
Holiday crate
$45.00
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Four Ways to Play and Learn
Choose the experience that fits your family, classroom, or group.
Hands-On Learning Delivered to Your Door
Monthly themed crates filled with age-appropriate STEM, art, literacy, music, and creative projects. Supplies and directions are included, so families can open the box and begin.
Explore Subscription Boxes
An Entire Semester of STEAM, Ready to Teach
Complete 18 or 36 -week programs for homeschool families, co-ops, schools, and enrichment programs. Choose digital curriculum, printed materials, or curriculum with project supplies.
Check back in Spring 2027 to order for the 27-28 school year!
Curriculum Sold Out
Interactive Classes for Children and Their Grown-Ups
In-person music, movement, rhythm, sensory play, and connection for babies through early elementary children in the Janesville and Southern Wisconsin area.
View ClassesCreative Parties Without the Planning Stress
Host an in-person or virtual painting experience with pre-drawn canvases, guided instruction, and materials prepared for your group.
Plan a Paint PartyWhat Are You Looking For?
Pick the path that matches your family and we'll point you in the right direction.
See the Magic in Action!
Real kids, real families, real learning adventures with Play Time Crate and STEAM Lab Curriculum
Paint Parties and Kits
Creative painting experiences and take-home kits for birthdays, groups, and events
Why Families Choose Play Time Crate
We make hands-on learning easier, more engaging, and more accessible for every kind of family and educator.
Designed by an experienced educator and homeschool parent
Hands-on learning through play
All or most materials included
Options for preschoolers through teens
Programs for families, schools, co-ops, and groups
Serving families across all 50 states
Friendly support from a small family-owned business
Featured Programs
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This Month’s Crate
Discover the current theme, projects, and learning adventures shipping now.
Choose Your CrateSTEAM Lab Curriculum
Eighteen weeks of hands-on lessons ready for homeschool, co-op, or classroom use. Check back in Spring 2027 to order for the 27-28 school year!
Sold OutMe & My Grown-Up Music Class
Join an interactive music and movement class in the Janesville area.
Reserve Your SpotWhat Families Are Saying
Hear from subscription families, curriculum customers, music class families, and paint party hosts.
“We love opening our crate every month. The projects are engaging, the supplies are all included, and my kids are genuinely excited to learn.”
Sarah M.
Preschool & Schoolagers Mom
“The semester curriculum took the stress out of planning our homeschool science and art. Everything is laid out clearly and the projects are a hit.”
Jessica R.
Homeschool Co-op Leader
“My daughter looks forward to music class every week. It is a special time for us to connect, sing, and play together.”
Amanda T.
Janesville Parent
“Booking a paint party was the easiest birthday party we have ever planned. The kids had a blast and the canvases were adorable.”
Michelle L.
Birthday Party Host
More Magical Moments
More real moments from Play Time Crate families, classes, and events
Music & Movement Class
Sing, move, and play together in our interactive classes for little ones and their grown-ups
Ready to Make Learning More Hands-On?
Choose where to start. Every program is designed to help children learn through play while making life easier for the adults supporting them.
STEAM Curriculum: Sold Out — Check back in Spring 2027 to order for the 27-28 school year!