Whether it is learning to code or understanding the basics of money management, the November 2016 youth trends reveal that parents are eager to make sure their children learn vital life skills at an early age. As a result, brands are increasingly looking for ways to incorporate educational aspects into everything from toys to wearable technology.
One area that brands are placing a great deal of emphasis on is STEM learning. In turn, there is a growing effort to think of new and exciting ways to introduce children to these concepts. Some examples of STEM-focused products include AR pizzeria games, screen-free coding toys and modular hovercraft drones.
Of course, the emphasis on STEM does not mean that parents are no longer looking to teach their children other basic skills. Indeed, the November 2016 youth trends reveal that there are many products on the market that are aimed at teaching children practical skills such as money management, gardening and how to deal with anxiety.
Top 40 Youth Ideas in November
From Screen-Free Coding Toys to Educational Money Apps:
Katherine Pendrill — Nov 27, 2016 — Life-Stages
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AR Pizzeria Games
Osmo's 'Pizza Co.' Helps Kids Learn Financial Literacy By Selling Pizzas
39
LEGO Hair Helmets
The 'LEGO Hair Bike Helmet' Puts a Humorous Spin on Helmet Hair
38
Family-Friendly Scooters
The Space Scooter is a New Way for Families to Get Active
37
Play-Inspiring Moving Boxes
AnyVan's Cardboard Moving Boxes Transform into Castles and Forts
36
Age-Appropriate Adjustable Furniture
Teehee's Illa and Illeta Can be Reconfigured as Children Age
35
Animalistic Inflatable Furniture
The Rabito Inflatable Child Chair Can be Inflated on Demand
34
Contemporary Lunch Carriers
The Lunch Buddy by Nalgene is a Chic and Efficient Kids Lunch Box
33
Pop Band LEGO Models
LEGO's 'Beatles Yellow Submarine' Features Figures of the Fab Four
32
Child-Tracking Wearables
The Joey Tag is a Wearable GPS Unit to Keep Children Safe
31
Child-Sized Supercars
The Mercedes-AMG GT Bobby Car is Designed for Toddler Test Drivers
30
Interactive Education Maps
The Learn & Climb Push-to-Talk Kids World Map is Interactive
29
Complex Crocheted Costumes
This Convincing ET Costume Was Custom-Knitted in Just Four Days
28
Upscale Halloween Childrenswear
Tutu Du Monde's 'Under A Spell' Offers Innovative Seasonal Clothes
27
Expressive Coding Toys
Little Robot Friends Respond to Interactions with Cute Reactions
26
Kid-Drawn Stuffed Toys
Ikea's 'Sagoskatt' Toys are Replicas of Real Kids' Drawings
25
Screen-Free Coding Toys
The 'Plobot' Play Robot Lets Children Learn to Code without Screens
24
Bioluminescence Water Guns
The SplashLight Makes Water Glow as it's Fired at Opponents
23
Modular Hovercraft Drones
Makeblock's Airblock Drone Toy Can Be Programmed to Do Different Stunts
22
Outdoor Winter Castle Toys
This Snow Fort Building Set Enables Kids to Create Sturdy Snow Castles
21
Medical Teaching Toys
The Gomo Doll Helps Doctors Teach Kids About Their Ailments
20
Pop Star Zombie Dolls
'Zomby Gaga' is a New Monster High Character by Lady Gaga
19
Piggyback-Guiding Helmets
The Piggyback Driver Helmet Lets Kids Drive Their Parents
18
Educational Money Apps
Standard Bank's New Venture is a Banking App For Kids
17
Vibrant Child-Inspired Desks
Roberto Gil of Casa Kids is the Designer Behind the 'DUMBO Desk'
16
Artistic Coding Robots
The 'Root' Robot for Beginners Lets Families and Kids Partake in Coding
15
Collapsible Jungle Gyms
This Children's Playground Can be Set Up Indoors or Outdoors
14
Autonomous Robotic Babysitters
The AvatarMind iPal is a Full-Time Companion for Children
13
Kid-Focused Tablets
PBS's Playtime Pad is a Tablet for Kids Loaded with PBS Apps and Games
12
Troubled Adolescent Picture Books
This Book Was Created to Highlight Issues Affecting Teens
11
Children's Language Games
Ligumi Play Teaches Children Languages with Augmented Reality Toys
10
Children's Fitness Wearables
Garmin's Vivofit Jr. is for Kids Ages Four to Nine
9
Greenery Personification Planters
The 'Pure Life' Garden Planter Gamifies Gardening for Kids
8
Magnetic Origami Globes
This Dymaxion Map Reduces the Representational Distortion of Continents
7
All-Organic Children's Clothing
Petits Coquins Makes Clothes from Pesticide-Free Organic Cotton
6
Cartoon-Covered Children's Apparel
This Release from Stussy Kids Makes Use of the Peanuts Cartoon
5
Playful TV Apps
'Toca TV' Introduces Exclusive Videos and Recording Tools from Toca Boca
4
Sweetly Scented Temporary Tattoos
Tattly Arm Candy Tattoos are Deliciously Designed and Scented
3
Child-Centric Creator Apps
The Skylanders Imaginators App Lets Kids Create Physical Toys
2
Boy Action Dolls
These Boy Dolls are Crushing Old Gender Stereotypes with Fun for All Kids
1
Microbial Arcade Games
This Smartphone Microscope Game Lets Kids Play Pac-Man With Real Microbes
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Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
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Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
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Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
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Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
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Multisensory Toy Boxes
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Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
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Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
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Social Media-Free Flip Phones
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Playful AI Tools
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Interactive Play Experiences
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Kids' Money Management Books
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Autonomous Vehicle Kits
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Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
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Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
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Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
Toddler-Targeted Smartwatches
The 'NehNehBaby' Training Watch Teaches Children Healthy Habits
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars
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Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
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Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets
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Kid-Friendly Telescopes
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Brand-Led Global Studies
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Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
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Multi-Sensory Play Experiences
Plush Toy 'MediTATE' Promotes Kids' Mindfulness
Unplugged Coding Robots
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Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Festive Drone Activities
Robolink Introduced the CoDrone EDU to Celebrate Heritage and Learning
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
STEM Education-Focused Initiatives
DXC Technology Fosters Innovation and Inclusivity in the Sector
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
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
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
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
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Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
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90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
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
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
STEM-Focused Writing Contests
NASA Launches the Power to Explore Student Challenge
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps
Storybutton Launches as a Generation Alpha-Targeted Radio Channel
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Resilient Play Platforms
Hot Wheels' Challenge Accepted Fosters a Growth Mindset in Kids
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
STEM Education Classroom Robots
The Sphero BOLT+ Works in Three Programming Modes
Interactive Music Course Subscriptions
Strybo Digital Offers a Course Platform for £9.99
Children-Empowered Adorable Smartwatches
NehNehBaby Introduces the Training Watch for Toddlers
Gamified Nighttime Reading
StoryMate Let's Parents Set Reading Goals for Their Children
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Transformer Robots-Powered STEAM Education
Wefaa Robotics Recently Secured Seed Funding
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
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Child-Targeted Starter Smartphone Apps
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Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
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Space-Inspired Toy Collections
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Early Literacy Campaigns
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College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Kid-Friendly Emotion Management Tools
Angry Kid Supports Children and Parents Navigating Feelings
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
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Family-Friendly Survival Games
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Emotional Awareness Apps
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DIY Nail Art Printers
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Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
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Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
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Child-Centric Online Safety Campaigns
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Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
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Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Financial Literacy Platforms
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Modern Digitized Bookshelves
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In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Hobby-Funding Sweepstakes
Starburst's Pink Passion Protection Program Fuels Creativity with Cash
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Personalized AI Storytelling Apps
Story Creator AI Takes Aspects From a Child's Personality
Custom AI Learning Stories
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Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
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Light-Powered Racing Toys
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Skill-Building Play Kitchens
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Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
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Tech-Based Educational Devices
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Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
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Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
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AI-Powered Safety Training
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