Teachers are the backbone of any society. From kindergarten all the way to grad school and beyond, teachers provide a vital service that we cannot go without. And they are the custodians of important foundational knowledge that is used as the building blocks for future generations.Even so, we often take our teachers for granted. For one, the teaching profession is not as revered or appreciated in modern society as it was in the past, and teachers’ compensation is not even close to representing the true value they provide for a country’s economy.That’s why it’s so important to celebrate and show gratitude to teachers, no matter how big or small that show of gratitude is. A thoughtfully curated box filled with all their favorite goodies will not only make your teacher’s job easier, but it’ll make them feel special as well. Show your teacher how much you appreciate them by getting them one of these fabulous subscription boxes below. And this goes for any teacher that you know even if you didn’t directly attend their class. They’re still precious. And for the teachers reading this, subscribing to one of these boxes is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself, as it’ll literally make your life and work.
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Box Name |
The Goodies |
# of Items |
Price / Month |
Free Shipping |
Automatic Renewal |
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Pens, erasers, pencils, healthy snack, markers, wipes, portable charging bank |
5 to 7 |
$20. 00 |
No |
Yes | |
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Story book, crayons, coloring books, instruction guide, flashcards and games, shapes, stickers, |
7 to 10 |
$29. 95 |
No |
Yes | |
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Crayons, pens, paper pads, pencils, washi tape,read-aloud book, stuffed toy, modelling clay, play dough mats, teacher gift (t-shirt, socks) |
5 to 8 |
$39.99 |
No |
Yes |
1. Teacher’s Black Box
This thoughtful box comes with essential teaching tools that are customized for your convenience. For example, you can tailor it to suit your needs based on which grade you teach and the requirements at that level. Another excellent feature is that these goodies are selected by the school year, to make sure that you always get the supplies you need at the right time.They have a diverse selection of packages for different stages of teaching, and you can purchase a special ‘gift’ bundle that is uniquely packaged as a thoughtful gift to your teacher. Boxes are shipped around the 15th of each month and arrive not too long after that.
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2. The Preschool Box
This is a specially curated box for preschoolers created with the intention to cultivate their young minds to reach their full potential. Each month, the box contains fun and engaging activities and concepts that are divided into four smaller weekly projects that you can enjoy with your young students throughout the month.Within the projects, you’ll find activities such as coloring, reading, writing, sorting shapes, counting and sound recognition. All of these activities not only prepare your students for the next level of their education journey but it develops necessary aspects of their minds, giving them a good start in life.And this teacher subscription box is designed as an ongoing curriculum that once completed, culminates in a surprise ‘graduation box’, which gives the child a sense of achievement. This is ideal for homeschooling mom or even preschool teachers who want to give their teaching programs an extra edge. Boxes are usually shipped out on the 6th of each month.
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3. Kindergarten Crate
Kindergarten Crate is a monthly-themed subscription box designed exclusively for kindergarten teachers. Each month you’ll get a great selection of school supplies and a new activity to engage your students in the classroom. It also includes a teacher gift – a treat just for you!The majority of supplies and books will work for kindergarten, pre-k and 1st grade. You just need to adapt some of the student activities if you teach a grade other than kindergarten. To all kindergarten teachers, this is a great way to start the school year!
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Final Considerations
These innovative subscription boxes are a much needed support structure that’ll help to add value and convenience to your life. They help you manage your time by streamlining your shopping and planning activities, provide you with much needed supplies and educational resources, as well as essential self pampering tools to help you relax and rejuvenate after those long days. And lest we forget, teachers are a national treasure, and to give you an idea of just how important they are, here’s a profound and eye-opening quote by Henry Adams:”A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”