Our passion is providing your family an option to play (screen-free) while engaging all of their senses to learn and have fun!

Curated for children in the developmental range of 3-8 years, but enjoyed by many other ages!

Explore Our Available Boxes HERE!

Included in each box:

  • 1 Children's Book that sets the theme of the box contents
  • Sensory Play
  • 1-2 crafts/hands-on activities that complement the theme of the book
  • Toy, puzzle, or game that encourages muti-developmental skills
  • Guidance from an OT to help you adapt the activities to meet the needs of multiple abilities
SEE OUR CURRENT BOXES

Family Holiday Box

Elf on the Shelf is Cool. BUT...YOU have to do all of the work! How about creating family memories where everyone gets their hands in it? Everything included in this box to take this Holiday Season up a notch and create moments that turn into laughter, connection, and fun!

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Bathtime Box

Do you have a reluctant bather? Or, does your child LOVE bathtime? Either way, this activity box turns the mundane necessary task into an experience that will put smiles on everyone's face!

$45

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Pizza Fun Box

Bring on creativity when playing with our Pizza Box! Turn your packaging into a full-fledged Pizza Shop, design your chef gear, and craft your own playdough personal pan pizza! Oh, and by the way, we also take your order. This box touches on all of the skills and is SO much FUN!

$45

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Bedtime Box

Cuddle together with our snuggly, weighted stuffed fox while reading this adorable bedtime story. Dim your lights while your puppy fidget creates the perfect lighting to make those eyelids heavy and enjoy sweet dreams under the Dreamcatcher that your child created! This box is a HIT!

$45

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Quarterly Subscription Box

Get One Full Year of our PREMIUM Quarterly Subscription Box for 15% off retail! Enjoy a New Theme each quarter starting in January. Wanting a gift to go under the tree? Learn more about our EXTRA offer by clicking below!

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"Enter into children's play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet" - Virginia Axline

  • Cultivate Creativity

    -Perfect for both Solo or Interactive Play.

    -Guided ideas included on how to consume the activities, however, we encourage your child to invent their own ways to break out of structured play.

  • Unique Gift Giving at it's BEST!

    -Stumped on what to get that child that seemingly as it all?

    -Our boxes are carefully curated with the utmost research to ensure they are multi-developmental & engaging! You will not see another one anywhere but HERE!

  • One Box that Engages the Whole Family!

    -Our boxes cover a wide range of consumers!

    -Packed for kids in the developmental age range of 3-8 years. However, enjoyed thoroughly by many ages and interest levels of kids (and adults) under and above those ages.
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Why are our boxes special?

  • We cover ALL of the areas of development in one inclusive box!

  • Deepen Communication and Social Skills.

  • Themed Play that is ready-to-go! Less time to research, more time to PLAY!

  • Who wants a BIG container of red paint for one project? We provide just enough!

  • Researched thoroughly by a "play professional" and proven to be a HIT!

  • One-stop shop for all of your developmental questions and concerns! Read our blog! Follow our Social Media! Email with questions! We got you!

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Good Stuff to Know!

Shipping

We ship out of the Upstate of South Carolina. We presently only ship within the USA. Shipping is a flat rate of $7.99. However, anytime you purchase $75 or more shipping is FREE! Your package will be shipped out within 3-5 business days!

Return Policy

We take great pride in our small business and want you to be fully satisfied! If for some reason you need a request to return, we kindly ask you to email us at connie@bigplayinabox.com. Please give us your concerns with pictures and we will figure out a means to make you happy! We are a small biz ya know, and we are learning also!

Safety Concerns

While we believe strongly in PLAY and taking some risks, we want to make sure your child is safe! Our products do contain small parts and if your child mouthes items with risk of swallowing we would not recommend. Our playdough does contain gluten. We use mica powder to dye our playdough which is considered dermally safe, but not suggested for consumption (although likely not harmful). As well our bath bombs do contain artificial dye.

Blog

Our owner/founder has been an Occupational Therapist for 30 plus years. She frequently creates new content on areas of interest in development, recommended play practices, and random concerns or issues in the child development realm. We would love for you to check them out and leave comments on what you think! Check the blog out HERE!

Did you know our boxes are curated by an Occupational Therapist?

That's right! Our Founder, Connie O'Neill has been an OT for over 30 years. Connie says "I LOVE kids! They make me laugh and I like to think they keep me young! They yearn for our attention and innately have the desire to engage with their surroundings. I feel confident Big Play in a Box will provide you the means to connect with your child(ren) in a way that creates lifetime memories. "

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