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
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
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
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Creative Game-Themed Peripherals
The Higround x Minecraft Collection Has Several Styles
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
Kid-Safe Makeup Kits
Jovy Makes EWG VERIFIED Makeup with Plant-Based Ingredients for Play
Cartoon-Themed Meal Kits
Home Chef is Sharing a Series of Bluey-Themed Recipes for Families
Viral Video Content Toys
Bonkers Toys Received Licensing for 'Skibidi Toilet' Toy Lineup
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
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Early Development Toys
Spin Master Collaborated on the Educational Ms. Rachel Collection
Mindful Children's Books
Kids for Culture® Unveils the ABC Affirmation Board Book & Flashcards
Kid-Focused Mindful Activity Books
Wild Chakra Boassts the Kids' Mindful Coloring & Activity Book
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
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
Targeted Gen Alpha Skincare
Hi!papa Makes Personal Care for Kids Ages Three to 12 in China
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
Short-Form Soap Operas
Unilever and TikTok Created a Content Series to Target #CleanTok
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
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
Gen Alpha Bodycare Brands
Australian Gen Alpha Brand 'Allkinds' Made its United States Debut
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
Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
Internet Safety Metaverses
Google & Roblox's Be Internet Awesome World Teaches Online Safety
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
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
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
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
Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
BloxSnacks is Using YouTuber Partnerships to Appeal to Gen Alpha
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Game-Themed Retro Keyboards
Higround and Minecraft Launch a New Collaborative Keyboard Collection
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
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
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Branded Education Engagement Reports
The LEGO Education Report Offers a Look into the Classroom
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Immersive Digital Experiences
Kraft and Nexus Studios Join on the Immersive Mayoverse
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
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
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Custom Coloring Page Generators
Dad Can’t Draw Turns Text Prompts into Coloring Pages for Kids
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Candy-Inspired School-Centric Campaigns
Smarties® Debuts the Playful Smarties® U Campaign
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Accessible Mental Health Trainings
Maybelline Brave Talk is an Empowering Five-Step Online Program
Child Creator Casting Calls
Kid-Focused Social Network Zigazoo Hosts Casting Call for New Creators
DIY Project Metaverses
The Home Depot's Campaign on Roblox Inspires Kids to Build
Color-Learning Card Games
The Color Countdown is Designed by Students at The Piggott School
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
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
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Millennial Homeowner Hubs
The Home Depot's New Homeowners Hub Equips Millennials with Resources
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
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
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Collaboration Kids Home Decor
The National Geographic for West Elm Kids Collection is Wondrous
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
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
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
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
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Youth-Targeted Reading Tournaments
311Literacy Debuts the Great Reading Tournament
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
Kid-Friendly Daily Podcasts
Today with Tonies Shares Fresh Content for School Children Every Day
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
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Esports Wellness Courses
Entain Foundation U.S. Introduces a New Esports Mental Wellness Campaign
Youth-Oriented Arts Camps
QNB is Set to Unveil an Eco-Friendly Arts Camp for Kids 4-14
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities