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Learning that feels like play

Monthly hands-on learning kits for ages 3-6. No prep. Everything included.

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Designed for kids. Easy for parents.

  • Everything Included
    No extra supplies needed
  • Ready to Go
    Open the box and start
  • Screen-Free Play
    Hands-on learning, unplugged
  • Delivered Monthly
    A fresh experience every month
Young girl with a bow sitting on the floor using the gardening kit with pots, seeds and colorful balls.Two kids standing playing with a volcano and using tools to dig into the volcano.

Their favorite way to learn.

Their favorite way to learn.

New Learning, Every Month

Hands-on learning, delivered monthly.

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Discover Through Play

Kids explore the world around them through hands-on discovery and play.

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Child playing with the Dinosaur Puzzle with the Dinosaur Kit.

Build and Make

Kids build and create with thoughtfully included materials that invite creativity.

A Peek at Past Kits
Two children in safety goggles mixing colors in test tubes for the Science kit.

Test and Try

Kids test ideas, mix materials, and see what happens through playful experiments.

Your First Kit: The Human Body
Mother and daughter pretending to bake cookies for the Frosty fun baking kit.

Pretend and Imagine

Pretend play and storytelling help kids explore ideas through imagination.

Loved by Families
Young girl playing and digging with the Gardening kit.

When Play Gets Real

See the world come to life.

Real Families, Real Play

Inside Every Kit

Hands-on learning made easy for families.

  • A new learning theme to explore each month
  • Hands-on activities that build early math, literacy, and problem-solving
  • Everything included. Ready to use. No prep required

How it Works:

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Flexible monthly subscription.
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Learn Through Play
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Learn Through Play
Hands-on learning that feels like play.

"This box brings my family so much joy."

Your First Box Awaits

The first month explores how the human body works through hands-on play.
Close‑up of the Human Body kit unpacked on a table
Child flipping through illustrated Me and My Amazing Body Book
Boy blowing up lungs with the Lung activity
Boy listening to his heartbeat with the kit stethoscope
Child holding a hand‑shaped playdough cutter from the Human Body kit.
Close‑up of the Human Body kit unpacked on a table
Child flipping through illustrated Me and My Amazing Body Book
Boy blowing up lungs with the Lung activity
Boy listening to his heartbeat with the kit stethoscope
Child holding a hand‑shaped playdough cutter from the Human Body kit.
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A Look Inside Past Adventures

Each month brings a brand-new theme. These are just a few favorites from the past.

Kids' camping kit for exploring nature in your own backyard. Includes binoculars, compass, flower press, lantern craft, homemade playdough with cutter, adventure camping activities, and a nature walk bag.

Camping in the Great Outdoors

Greenhouse kit with seed starter tray, spade and craft supplies

Greenhouse Kit

Electricity experiment kit for kids with Squishy Circuits battery pack and light. Comes with homemade playdough, lightbulb playdough cutter, and experiments to understand static and solar electricity. Includes 'Oscar and the Bird' book and a 'What is Electricity?' information pack.

Electricity Kit

Complete Back to Space Kit contents displayed, including felt space mat, astronaut playdough cutter, and educational materials

Back to Space Kit

Top Secret Agent kit laid out on table with items inside the kit (silicone mat, where is the key activity, dry erase markers, Top Fizzy experiment and cards)

Top Secret Kit

T Is For Tot - Little Geologist Learn & Play Kit For Ages 3-6

Little Geologist Kit

Thoughtfully Made for
Little Hands

Each playdough cutter is created locally using 3D printers, made specifically for our Play + Learn Kits.

A behind the scenes look at our custom cutters being made.

Real Families
Real Play

See a real parent share why T is for Tot has become a favorite in their home.

A real parent sharing their experience.

Why T is for Tot?

Built for curious kids and busy parents. Simple to start. Easy to love.

Kindergarten-Ready Skills

Kindergarten-Ready Skills

Hands-on learning designed by an educator mom.

Open and Go

Open and Go

Everything is included. No prep, no extra supplies.

Fun!

Fun!

Play-based activities kids ask to do again.

FAQs

When will my kit ship?

Your first kit will ship within 1-2 business days. Expect your next kit to ship by the 10th of each month.

 What are the upcoming kits?

January | Water Science: Sink or Float Lab

February | Big Feelings, Little Hands

March | Weather Watchers

April | Bumble Bee Science

May | Kitchen Herb Science: Growing Good Things

June | Butterfly Garden

July | World Explorers

August | Animal Care Clinic

September | Inventors Lab: Tinker + Build

October | Light + Shadow Lab

November | Art Studio: Color + Form

December | Snow + Ice Lab

 Do you offer sibling add-ons?

We no longer offer sibling add-ons to our kits. Our boxes are designed to be used by only one child. However, many families have children who share kits. We offer 10% off kit bundles if you'd like to have separate kits for your children.

 What ages do you recommend for T is for Tot Kits?

Kits are designed specifically for 3-6 year olds. Each T is for Tot Learn and Play Kit is carefully curated by an early childhood educator who is on a mission to create lifelong learners. Your child will learn while they play so they’re ready for kindergarten and beyond.

 What if I want to cancel or pause? How does that work?

We want you to love every delivery. Monthly subscriptions can be paused or canceled anytime. You can manage your subscription by logging into your account, or reach out to us at support@tisfortot.com or through the chat here and we are happy to help.

For 6 or 12 month subscriptions, you may cancel anytime after your commitment period. Our goal is for every family to feel 100% happy with their experience.

 How much does T is for Tot kits cost?

Subscriptions starts at $42.95 with free shipping. For single box kits, visit our shop- these kits are $58 with free shipping.

 Why get a subscription vs. individual kits?

Subscriptions are our newest themes that have not yet been released on our website. Subscriptions are the best deal to save you money.

As as subscriber you are guaranteed to receive the newest kit. You also get access to subscription-exclusive items. We do not restock our newest kits until after the subscriptions ship.

 What if I have an issue with my subscription?

If you have any issues with your subscription or kits, contact us and we'll make it right or send you a replacement! Contact us

 T Is For Tot - Learn Happy!Why should I choose T is for Tot over the big brands?

We are a small, family-owned business but we're doing BIG things- like winning USA's Best Subscription Box for Kids! Check out the article here! Our kits are top-notch, high quality and made with your child in mind!

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100% Happiness Guaranteed

If your child does not love their kit, reach out anytime and we will make it right.