Story Kit Subscription – Monthly Book, Mini Objects and Activities - Create with a Story Crate

Story Crate Subscription – Monthly Story Kit Activity Box 

📦 Create With a Crate - Bring stories to life, one crate at a time.

Prepaid monthly story kit subscription designed to spark language, literacy, and imaginative play. Each month, your child receives a theme-based Story Crate filled with carefully curated learning materials from Speech & Smile.

You’ll know the monthly theme, but the book and mini objects remain a surprise, making every delivery extra exciting! What’s Included in Each Story Crate

Each monthly crate includes:

📘 One children’s book

🧺 A Say & Play Story Kit with mini objects that pair with the book for interactive storytelling

🖨️ Print & Play activities to extend learning and play at home

✨ A surprise extra (examples: playdough, large play object, kinetic sand, etc)

All crates are curated by a licensed speech-language pathologist and teacher using play-based learning curations.

⚠️ Mini objects are small and intended for use with adult supervision. Not recommended for children who still mouth objects.

📅 How the Subscription Works

Choose your subscription length at checkout:

• 1 Month – Try it out

• 3 Month Subscription

• 6 Month Subscription

✔️ This is a prepaid subscription

✔️ You are committed to the full subscription length selected

✔️ Subscriptions do not auto-renew—you decide if and when to renew after your current selection is over. 

✔️ We track all subscriptions for you

Shipping Schedule

Story Crates ship monthly, mid-month.

👉 Order by the 15th to start with the current month.

👉 Orders after the 15th begin the next month.

Need the current month’s crate? Reach out—extras may be available.

✔ Easy to skim

✔ Feels friendly, not policy-heavy

🎨 Monthly Themes

Monthly themes are announced in this listing and on our social media.

Themes may occasionally change, but your subscription month is never skipped.

✨ Theme revealed—book and mini objects stay a surprise.

1. January — Winter Wonders (closed)
2. February — Creative Movement 
3. March — Springtime Surprises
4. April — Wonderful Wings
5. May — Garden Friends & Growing Things
6. June — Sunny Day Adventures
7. July — Under the Sea
8. August — Wild About Animals
9. September — Back to Books & Big Feelings
10. October — Not-So-Spooky Stories
11. November — Cozy Tales & Kindness
12. December — Twinkle, Traditions & Holiday. 

❓ Quick FAQ (Etsy-Friendly)

What ages is this best for?

Recommended for ages 2–7. Activities are easily adaptable for toddlers through early elementary learners.

What exactly comes in each crate? A children’s book, Say & Play mini object story kit, and Print & Play activities.

When does my subscription start? Story kits ship mid-month. Orders placed by the 16th or after of each month will begin with the next month's crate. (For example, an order placed on January 16 will start with February box. *Contact us if to need to start earlier if we have stock.)

Can I cancel my subscription? No cancellations. This is a prepaid subscription—please be sure of your selection before purchasing.

Do you offer local pickup? Yes! Local pickup (Northern Michigan) is available and includes a discount since no shipping is required.

Is this a good gift? Absolutely! Crates can ship directly to the recipient and make a wonderful gift for birthdays, holidays, and classrooms.

Does this subscription auto-renew? No. Subscriptions do not auto-renew. Renewal is always up to you after your 3- or 6-month term ends.

Thank you for checking out the Speech and Smile shop!