The May 2020 youth trends are centered around topics like homeschooling, indoor entertainment, virus educational sessions, and more. These products and initiatives are a direct response to the global concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
While some companies like Adobe are offering entertaining and printable coloring books to help pass the time at home, others are trying to teach kids about why physical distancing is important at this time. Many companies are using their well-established platforms to give children tips on how to behave during the COVID-19 outbreak. Cartoon Network has infused its content with some educational info about the virus, for example. The popular video game Minecraft, on the other hand, has launched an interactive pandemic simulator map to engage kids with hands-on activities. Through it, players are able to see how different social distancing measures play out for a population, and more.
Top 35 Youth Trends in May

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Plastic-Free Baby Bowls
Nummy's Baby Bowls are Made from the Highest Grade Platinum Silicone

34
Furniture Activity Catalogs
IKEA Created a Stay-Home Catalog to Offer Family Entertainment

33
Printable Coloring Books
The Adobe Coloring Book Gets New Chapters Weekly
32
Self-Driving Mobile Playgrounds
Nendo Introduces an Interesting Use for Autonomous Vehicles
31
Youngster Growth-Tracking Devices
The 'Kiko' Height Measurer Uses Laser Technology to Track Growth
30
Hand Washing Training Devices
The Otetepon Push Stamp Helps Children Learn to Properly Wash Up
29
Face-to-Face Social Media Networks
The HouseParty App Boasts Calls, Texts, Games, & Screen-Sharing
28
Kid-Friendly Architecture Challenges
Foster + Partners Created a Series of Building Activities
27
Custom Record-Engraving Machines
Yuri Suzuki Collaborated with Gakken on the Easy Record Maker
26
Engineering Challenge Cards
Dyson Created 44 Activities for Kids to Try at Home
25
Cake-Making Coding Games
Code a Cake Teaches Coding to Kids By Comparing It to Baking
24
Cubic Animal Toys
MōFU Transforming Toys Fold Into Compact Cubes and "Rest"
23
Social Distancing Simulators
Minecraft Created an Interactive Pandemic Simulator Map to Teach Kids
22
AI Edutainment Systems
AILA Sit & Play Supports Cognitive Development & Skill-Building
21
At-Home Education Kits
Eduk8 Worldwide’s Letterbox Home Learning Range Supports Kids at Home
20
Comforting Plush Toy Headphones
The 'HugPhones' Help Kids Feel Safer in New Environments
19
Virtual Day Camp Activities
Dairy Queen's New Play at Home Website Features Activities for Kids
18
Plastic-Free Cookie Packaging
Snackzilla's Cookies are Shared in Recyclable & Compostable Paper
17
Charm-Inspired Stackable Crayons
OOLY's Charm to Charm Stacking Crayons Double as a Building Toy
16
Mother-Daughter Athleticwear
Fabletics Created Its First Mother-Daughter Clothing Capsule
15
First Responder Action Figures
Mattel Releases Special Edition Action Figures—#ThankYouHeroes
14
Kid-Friendly Educational Videos
Pebbles Cereal Created the Daily Yabba Dabba Doo Video Series
13
Kid-Friendly Quarantine Content
Sesame Street's Caring for Each Other Initiative Helps Kids Learn
12
Marshmallow-Inspired Pancake Kits
The PEEPS Pancake Mix and Skillet Set Makes Six Shapely Pancakes
11
Kid-Friendly Meal Shakes
Meal2Grow is a Plant-Based Meal Supplement for Kids
10
Absorbent Diaper Pads
Sposie Booster Pads Increase the Absorbency of Diapers & Training Pants
9
Communal Media-Streaming Services
Metastream Allows Users to Watch or Listen to Content Together
8
Digital Parenting Publications
Munchkin Fun at Home Boasts Various Fun and Learning Activities
7
Geode Bath Bomb Kits
Canal Toys' Make-Your-Own Bath Bomb Kit Creates Crystal-Inspired Designs
6
Virtual Summer Camps
Tim Hortons is Launching Tims eCamp for the Summer
5
Guessing Sculpting Games
Ready, Steady, Sculpt! is a Fast-Paced Game of Charades with Clay
4
Self-Care Live Chat Series
Netflix and Instagram Partner for the 'Wanna Talk About It?' Series
3
Kid-Friendly Social Distancing Tips
Cartoon Network Launched the CNCheckIn Initiative for COVID-19
2
Inclusive Child Sports Campaigns
The Special Olympics Debuted the The All Dreams Are Equal Ad
1
Awareness-Raising Interactive Short Film
Royston Tan Directed an Educational Film About Drug Use
Related Ideas
Family Board Game Promos
Hasbro and Birds Eye Teamed Up to Encourage Family Bonding
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Game-Inspired Meal Kits
Home Chef x Minecraft Partner for Dishes Inspired by the Game
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Kid-Focused Digital Literacy Curriculums
CodeMonkey is an Important Educational Resource
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Creative Game-Themed Peripherals
The Higround x Minecraft Collection Has Several Styles
Chromatic Emotional Home Decor
The 3form 2025 Color Collection Puts Emotional Hues in Focus
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Kid-Safe Makeup Kits
Jovy Makes EWG VERIFIED Makeup with Plant-Based Ingredients for Play
Viral Video Content Toys
Bonkers Toys Received Licensing for 'Skibidi Toilet' Toy Lineup
Cartoon-Themed Meal Kits
Home Chef is Sharing a Series of Bluey-Themed Recipes for Families
Metaverse Music Festivals
A First-of-Its-Kind Kids Relief Music Festival is Taking Place on Roblox
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
Interactive Screen-Free Games
Spin & Play® Encourages Physical Activity and Cognitive Development
Early Development Toys
Spin Master Collaborated on the Educational Ms. Rachel Collection
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Elder Millennial Skincare Kits
Bliss' New Campaign Connects with Older Millennials and Gen X
Candy-Themed Gaming Experiences
Sour Patch Kids and Roblox Partnered on a New Experience
Playful AI Tools
Morrama Releases Concept Collection of AI Tools for Children's Mental Health
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Anxiety Relief Plush Toys
The Worry Monster Teaches Kids to Express Their Feelings
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Tween Beauty Sticks
Talomi's Plant-Based Multi-Sticks Add Color to Eyes, Lips & Cheeks
Social Media Meditation Features
The TikTok Meditation Feature Helps Users Take a Break
Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
Kid-Focused Packaging Updates
The Frubes Re-Launch Brings Interactive Fun to Lunchboxes
Internet Safety Metaverses
Google & Roblox's Be Internet Awesome World Teaches Online Safety
Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
Crayola Has Unveiled Its 2025 Holiday Product Lineup
Cartoon-Themed Kids Cosmetics
The Childs Farm x Bluey Products Come in Three Options
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
AI Coloring Books
Coloring Pages AI Takes Personalization to New Heights with AI Technology
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Age-Restricted Skincare
Mantle Implemented an Age Limit on Its Website to Protect Gen Alpha
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Youth Mental Health-Supporting Shirts
Giant Tiger and Kids Help Phone Launch a New Shirt
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Custom Coloring Pages
Create Personalized Coloring Pages with AI Coloring Book Generator
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Branded Education Engagement Reports
The LEGO Education Report Offers a Look into the Classroom
Personalized Story Creators
Story Spark Helps Create Magical, Personalized Stories for Children
Teen-Targeted Smartphone Models
The HMD X1 Offers Great Features with Parental Controls in Focus
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
DIY-Inspired Doll Designs
Rainbow High Unveils Its Exciting New Lineup of Products and Experiences
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Childhood Literacy-Promoting Initiatives
International Paper Has Reaffirmed Its Dedication
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Virtual Learning Playgrounds
GlobeKin Offers Real-World Learning Experiences for Children
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Candy-Inspired School-Centric Campaigns
Smarties® Debuts the Playful Smarties® U Campaign
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Accessible Mental Health Trainings
Maybelline Brave Talk is an Empowering Five-Step Online Program
Gen Z Media Agencies
Mediahuis Launches the Gen Z-Focused Creative Agency 72andSunny
Color-Learning Card Games
The Color Countdown is Designed by Students at The Piggott School
Custom Coloring Page Generators
Dad Can’t Draw Turns Text Prompts into Coloring Pages for Kids
Student-Targeted AI Skills
Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education Unveil New AI Education Tools
Online Exploitation Education Courses
Childhelp and Meta Launch a Free Educational Curriculum
Illness-Centric Public Education Campaigns
HHS is Launching the 'Risk Less. Do More' Campaign
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Custom Coloring Creators
HappyPagesAI Designs Unique Coloring Pages Based on Your Imagination
Technology Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives
Best Buy Canada Launches Teen Tech for Tomorrow
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Nostalgic Revived Crayon Colors
Crayola is Bringing Back Some Retired Colors of its Archives
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Tween-Targeted Weekly News Shows
Kelsey Russell is the Newest Co-Host of First Stop News
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Mental Health-Centric Childrens Books
The 'Mindy & Mind' Book Explores Children’s Mental Wellness
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
Child-Centric Online Safety Campaigns
Wondershare FamiSafe Engages Parents with a Contest
Viral Political Campaign Accessories
The Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat Appeals to Gen Z Voters
Government-Paired Printing Companies
Really Big Coloring Books® Joins a Print Procurement Program
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Custom AI Learning Stories
LearningStory Creates AI Topic-Based Stories to Engage Young Learners
Personalized Toddler Tales
The Spark Book Creates Custom Stories with Your Toddler as the Hero
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Youth-Targeted Reading Tournaments
311Literacy Debuts the Great Reading Tournament
Family Homestay Platforms
'Homestays with Kids' Connects Families to Stay and Share Experiences
Customizable Children's Stories
Storyland Illustrated Personalized Ebook Creates Custom Stories
Craft Starter Kits
Noah Makes It Easy to Begin a New Hobby
Book-Themed Plush Collectibles
Punchkins’ Book Plushies Celebrate a Love of Reading
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Youth Homelessness-Centered Data Tools
SchoolHouse Connection Partners with the Poverty Solutions
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
AI Coloring Platforms
Colorizy Let's Users Enjoy Customizable AI Coloring Pages for All Ages
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Toddler-Focused Typography Books
Jessica Hische Develops My First Book of Fancy Letters
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Child-Friendly Cartoon Art Lines
Peanuts and OOLY Unveil an Arts and Crafts Collection for Kids
AI-Powered Safety Training
UpSkill Teaches Children Safety with Scenario Based Training and AI
Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel Commits to Creating Inclusive Play and Game Options
Kids Art Marketplaces
Kid Art Show is A Safe Platform for Kids to Sell Their Art and Creativity
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Interactive Education Platforms
Narrative Nooks Engages with Lessons and Real-Time Tutor Support
Children-Focused Literacy Campaigns
Scholastic Focuses on Expanding Access to Books
Youth-Oriented Arts Camps
QNB is Set to Unveil an Eco-Friendly Arts Camp for Kids 4-14
Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
Bumble Stories Creates Bedtime Stories Featuring Your Child
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities