As the October 2016 education trends reveal, there are many different ways that children are learning new skills and foundational knowledge.
One of the most popular ways that children are learning new concepts is via STEM-oriented toys. These toys helps children as young as toddlers learn concepts such as programming and coding to help them foster the skills needed for future careers in STEM fields. Some of these toys include VR puzzle boxes, hackable toy kits and modular refuse robots.
Beyond toys, the October 2016 education trends also highlight a number of other innovative skill-teaching tools. For instance, a board game called The Period Game is being used as a fun and interactive tool to teach kids about the menstrual cycle. Another example is a project launched by Vince Staples and the denim brand Levis to teach people how to write and mix their own songs.
Top 20 Education Ideas in October
From Modular Refuse Robots to Educational Menstrual Cycle Games:
Katherine Pendrill — Oct 29, 2016 — Social Good
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App-Copying Code Platforms
Cloneable is an App Development Platform That Teaches You How to Code
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Educational Cryptography Games
PocketBlock Teaches Adolescents About the Details of Cryptography
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VR Puzzle Kits
Seedling's DIY Maze Kit Lets Kids Design Their Very Own Puzzle
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Superhero Science Kits
The Spider-Man Web Creator Lab Lets Kids Create Their Own Spider Webs
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Mind-Controlled Hologram Toys
The Force Trainer II Lets Kids Re-Enact Famous Jedi Challenges
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Hackable Toy Kits
The Fuze Play 'Zubi Flyer' Lets Kids Build, Hack and Play
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Crystal Growing Kits
The Lightsaber Crystal Growing Lab Allows Kids to Create Real Crystals
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Educational Menstrual Cycle Games
This Board Game Shifts Tween Perspectives on Periods
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Female-Focused Tech Competitions
The 'Built By Girls' Challenge Helps Teens Explore Their Ideas
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Prison Education Tablets
Edovo Uses Specially Designed Tablets to Educate the Incarcerated
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Modular Refuse Robots
The 'Junkbot' DIY Robot Kit Turns Household Objects into Robotics
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Robotics-Teaching Toy Cars
The 'Blinkgogo' Robotics Kit Incorporates STEM Education Fundamentals
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Bubble Experiment Kits
Wonder Forge's Science Kit for Kids is a Finding Dory-Themed STEM Toy
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Kingpin Series Language Lessons
Babbel's 'Speak Spanish Like El Patron' Teaches with 'Narcos'
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Interactive Math Apps
The 'Go Math! Go' App Improves Math Learning Through Positive Encouragement
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On-Demand Tutor Apps
The GooRoo App Helps Students Access Rapid Academic Mentoring
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Preventative Assault Campaigns
The Emma Watson HeForShe Campaign is Now Focusing on Universities
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Litigious VR Experiences
The University of Westminster is Using VR to Teach Cases to Law Students
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Plagiarism Checking Apps
The Turnitin Tablet App Helps Teachers Identify Cheaters
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Anti-Extremism Search Algorithms
Jigsaw's 'Redirect Method' Dissuades Potential ISIS Recruits
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Customizable School Apps
The Ouachita Parish System App Connects Students, Parents and Teachers
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Children's Language Tools
This Toy Was Designed to Encourage Children to Read and Write
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Hybrid Aerospace Toys
This Rocket Builder Toy Comes to Life in Mickey's Magical Math World App
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Comprehensive Campus Safety Apps
This App Helps University Students Access Security Services
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Literacy-Promoting Shopping Events
This International Literacy Day Event Supports a Good Cause
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Interactive Code-Teaching Apps
The Apple Swift Playground App for iPad Expands User Capabilities
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Children's Environmentalist Manuals
Home Grown Books' Environmental Pack is an Eco Book Set
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Eco Lifestyle Campus Clubs
The College of New Jersey Environmental Club is Education-Focused
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Rapper-Developed Educational Programs
Vince Staples Joined with Levi's for the 'Music Project'
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Online Voting Aids
'Voteplz' is a Website That Makes Voting in the US Easy
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The Kidoodle MiniBox A1 Bolsters Creativity & STEM Learning
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Valentines-Thmes Game Sets
LEGO Singapore Celebrates Valentine's Day with Date Night in a Box
Modular AI-Powered Mouses
The Conceptual 'OctoAssist' Mouse Has a Multipurpose Form
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
LEGO® Group is Championing Inclusivity With 3 New Initiatives
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Emotional Regulation Plushies
Slumberkins' Flip Out Hammerhead Teaches Kids to Manage Feelings
Innovative Toy Creations
Fun In Motion Toys Launches TECTI, a Kinetic Building System Toy
Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys
Kinetic Sand Project Planet Encourages Ecosystem Protection
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
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
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Early Development Toys
Spin Master Collaborated on the Educational Ms. Rachel Collection
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Playful AI Tools
Morrama Releases Concept Collection of AI Tools for Children's Mental Health
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy 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
Playful AI Companions
Snorble Supports Social-Emotional Development & Educational Advancement
Back-to-School Recycling Challenges
Takis and TerraCycle Teamed Up to Reward Recyclers
Virtual Community Kitchens
Mission: Hunger Helps Kids Solve Real-World Hunger Through Play
Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars
The 'Zerone 2' Teaches Kids Programming Basics in a Fun Way
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Science-Backed Literacy Games
Kangaroo Cravings is a Learn-to-Read Game Based on Brain Science
Festive Drone Activities
Robolink Introduced the CoDrone EDU to Celebrate Heritage and Learning
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Menstrual Cycle Wellbeing Initiatives
Clue & Headspace Address Menstrual Cycles & Mental Wellness
Unplugged Coding Robots
ALUX's VINU is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Egg-Centric Metaverse Games
American Egg Board Launched a Tower of Eggs Pop-Up on Roblox
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets
MAGNA-TILES® Affirms Itself as a Leader in Educational Toys
Advanced Education-Focused Laptops
zSpace Unevils Next-Generation Inspire 2 Laptop Series
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
STEM Education-Focused Initiatives
DXC Technology Fosters Innovation and Inclusivity in the Sector
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Multi-Sensory Play Experiences
Plush Toy 'MediTATE' Promotes Kids' Mindfulness
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Branded Education Engagement Reports
The LEGO Education Report Offers a Look into the Classroom
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
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
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
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
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Anti-Bullying Toy Store Campaigns
Toys “R” Us Joins WITS Programs Foundation for Pink Shirt Day
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
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
STEM Education Classroom Robots
The Sphero BOLT+ Works in Three Programming Modes
Color-Learning Card Games
The Color Countdown is Designed by Students at The Piggott School
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Child-Friendly Adaptive Storytelling
Zora Learning Teaches Kids to Read in More Engaging Ways
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Early Literacy Campaigns
Leapfrog Launched the Everything Starts with Reading Campaign
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Custom AI Learning Stories
LearningStory Creates AI Topic-Based Stories to Engage Young Learners
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
Educator Resource Sharing Platforms
Elemedu Offers a Community For Elementary Teachers
Playfully Vibrant Studio Spaces
Estudio Protobox Coverts a Parking Garage in Colégio Salesiano
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
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
Streamlined AI Educational Tools
Educator AI Helps Both Teachers and Students Excel
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Kid's Felt Building Kits
KNOP KNOP Launches Creative Felt Building Kits for Children's STEM Play
Immersive AI Skill-Building
Propeller Uses AI to Offer Real-World Scenarios to Practice Skills
Skill-Building AI Challenges
The 100daysofAI Challenge Offers Mini Lessons Daily
Light-Powered Racing Toys
Light’n Race Uses and Teaches Fundamental Physics Principles
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Early Childhood Development Courses
The ChildCare Education Institute Offers a Free Course
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Storytelling Learning Platforms
Study Tale Offers Interactive Stories for Students
Helpful Digital Workforce Platforms
RoboGarden Inc. and Riipen Have Launched Digital Boost
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
Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
Bumble Stories Creates Bedtime Stories Featuring Your Child
Interactive Education Platforms
Narrative Nooks Engages with Lessons and Real-Time Tutor Support
Skill-Enhancing Esports Programs
s1mple Unveils a Educational Program for Counter-Strike Players
Educational Esports Endeavors
British Esports Debuts an Education Partnership with Level Infinite
Daily Word Games
Make as Many Rhymes as Possible with 'Freestyle'