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Communal Play

A focus on group learning and playing sees related toys rise in popularity

Implications - While technology typically encourages children to work and play individually, a resurgence of activities and toys that require a group are on the rise. These kind of products and initiatives foster a stronger sense of community by building a basis of interactivity as early as possible.
Trend Themes
1. Group Learning and Play - Increased interest in activities and toys that require collaboration, encouraging early interactivity among children.
2. Cooperative Play - A shift away from competitive play stimulates friendship and camaraderie between children.
3. Emotive Pixel Toys - PIXL Characters give kids a new way to express themselves with 8-bit display designs and customization options.
Industry Implications
1. Education and Learning - Education professionals can adopt group activities to create early interactivity and encourage collaboration among children.
2. Toy and Game Manufacturing - Develop toys and board games that promote cooperative play over competitive play.
3. Emerging Technology - Create new children's toys that offer greater freedom and opportunities for interaction with others, like the emotive pixel toys.
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