These kids friendship innovations range from friendship bracelet kits to creative journals that are meant to be filled collaboratively. Encouraging creativity, collaboration and education, these toys, summer camps and workshops include tween sewing studios that foster relationships while teaching fashion design fundamentals. Furthermore, informational youth networks are another example that promotes safe online browsing, gaming and streaming for kids.
Other notable examples include board games that require two players or more and others that are based on the idea of understanding and co-operation. Additional favorites include tricycles designed to house two riders who can work together to pedal and child chef camps that teach participants the fundamentals of DIY food prep while encouraging the formation of lasting friendships.
19 Kids Friendship Innovations
From Friendship Bracelet Kits to Creative Companionship Journals:
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Gender-Neutral Science Kits
This Educational Toy Introduces Kids to Science at a Young Age
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Creative Chalkboard Furniture
Land of Nod's Neon Table Decor Boasts an Erasable Drawing Surface
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Cooperative Dice Games
The Lucky Dogs Dice Game Encourages Players to Work Together
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Two-Child Play Trikes
This Two-Seater Tricycle Bike Encourages Friends to Take Turns
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Share-Encouraging Swings
This Deluxe Platform Swing is Designed to Hold Two Swingers at Once
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Tabletop Soccer Toys
This Multi-Player Toy Encourages Collaborative Fun
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Peer-to-Peer Coding Workshops
This Organization Gives Kids an Opportunity to Teach Other Kids
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Oversized Competitive Games
The Kick Croquet Outdoor Game Features Larger Components
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Social Skill-Developing Games
The 'Say and Do' Social Skills Game Gets Kids Ready to Interact
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Girls Coding Camps
Victoria's Secret Angel Karlie Kloss is Running a Summer Code Camp for Youth
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Collaborative Journal Books
'Me, You, Us' is Meant to Be Filled Out with a Group of Friends
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Eco-Friendly Sewing Camps
This Non-Profit Camp Teaches Children About Sewing and Fashion Basics
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Cooperation-Promoting Board Games
The Feed the Woozle Game Encourages Children to Work Together
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Tween Sewing Studios
Sew Be It Studio's Sewing Workshops Encourage Kids to Get Creative
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Collaborative Kite Kits
Seedling's Box Kite Kit Can Be Customized by Creative Kids
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Informational Youth Networks
The Kidzworld Kid's Website Provides Social and Education Benefits
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Inner City Coding Workshops
Code Now Offers Tech Training for Minority Groups in the United States
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Child Chef Camps
This SoFAB Cooking Camp Teaches Kids to Prepare Healthy Meals
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Family-Friendly Coding Workshops
This Startup Helps Families Learn About New Technology
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Interactive Spellcasting Toys
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Child-Created Playgrounds
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Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
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90s-Inspired Plush Toys
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Playful Thermal Printer Cameras
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Color-In Photo Cameras
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Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Creative STEM-Based Toys
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Hair Styling Toys
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
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Multisensory Oven Playsets
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Virtual Pet Wearables
Tamagotchi Uni is Super Customizable, Portable and Socially Connected
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
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Introductory STEM Toy Sets
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Friendship-Inspired Jewelry Collabs
Mejuri x GANNI Celebrate Friendship with a Clover Collection
Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
Interactive Sensory Tables
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Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
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
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Sitcom-Themed Doll Lines
Polly Pocket Teams Up with Warner Bros. Discovery for Collector Series
Virtual Skincare Schools
Skincare Summer School Helps Beauty Lovers Expand Their Knowledge
Playful Cookie-Coloring Kits
Corso's Kids Book Bundle is Educational and Entertaining
Kid-Focused Mindful Activity Books
Wild Chakra Boassts the Kids' Mindful Coloring & Activity Book
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
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
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Back-to-School Metaverse Campaigns
Kickers UK Created a Kids' Footwear Campaign Through Roblox
Educational Science Kits
Griddly Games Launched the 'Just Add Baking Soda' Science Kit for Kids
Camping-Ready Collaborative Designs
KITH and Columbia Sportswear Launch a Camping Collection
Portable Drawing Tablets
smART sketcher GO! is a Portable Projector for Kids Who Love to Draw
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Storybook Recipe Experiences
The Magical Pantry Brings Recipes to Life Through Fables
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Tech-Enhanced Beaded Bracelets
Soulstones Help People Make Connections and Memories
Remote Caregiver Kits
The Essential Care Kit Assists Caregivers with Next-Gen Technology
Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
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
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Kid-Friendly Vibrant Earplugs
Loop Earplugs is Releasing Its Popular Engage Earplugs for Kids
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Creativity-Focused Pizza Kits
Banza's Masterpiece'zas Turn Pizzas Into Works of Art
Industrial Metal-Framed Tables
teenage engineering Designs the Field Desk with Plywood
Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards
TableTalk is a Card Deck of Mealtime Conversations
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Entertaining Educational Tablets
The Alcatel JOY TAB KIDS 2 Tablet is for Kids Aged Three to 13
STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards
The Lectec LS Kids Electric Skateboard is Ready to Build
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Friendsgiving Hosting Kits
Wasa's Kits Feature Athleisure Outfits for Low-Key Get-Togethers
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Plant-Powered Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum Makes Plant-Based Foods Fun for Kids
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Interactive Educational Coding Toys
The imagiCharm Teaches Children the Basics of Coding
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Digital Literacy Programs
Two Parkland Students Launch CLEO to Empower Seniors with Technology
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
STEM Excavation Kits
Thames & Kosmos' 'Jurassic World Dinosaur Dig' Lets Kids Be a Paleontologist
Doll-Themed Bag Series
State Bags and American Girl Have Teamed Up for an Exciting Collaboration
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets
The Infinity Flip Mobius Fidget Band Toy is Relaxing
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
Companionship-Focused Startups
'Papa' Launched 'Papa Pals' to Connect Elderly People with Students
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs
easyJet's Summer Flight School Challenges Gender Stereotypes
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Digital Brainstorming Tools
Card Buddy Serves as an Online Space to Visualize Ideas and Thoughts
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Transformational Yoga Activities
The CircusYoga Program is Fit for Ages 7 to 107
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Social Good Ski Initiatives
Christy Sports Launched the Nordica Unleashed Outreach
Compassionate Online Servers
ExperienceCraft Provides a Space of Comfort for Kids who are Grieving
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Kid-Friendly Daily Podcasts
Today with Tonies Shares Fresh Content for School Children Every Day
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Landscape-Inspired Vibrant Sweaters
Cold Picnic Delivers Sweaters with the Affection Collection
Friendship-Focused Finance Agreements
'Friends Over Money' Let's You Make Agreements with Friends
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Collaborative Developer Hubs
DevBuddies is an Online Hub for Developers to Work on Projects
Creativity-Focused Online Networks
NOCK is an Online Network for Creatives to Collaborate