From girls coding camps to toddler-friendly nature programs, the May 2016 education trends reveal an growing interest in tech-related education as well as real-world play. Indeed, parents are increasingly recognizing that although learning how to use new technology is an important skill, children also need to spend time away from their digital devices.
In terms of tech-centric education, the May 2016 education trends reveal that coding remains a top priority. The emphasis on coding includes a slew of new products that allow kids and adults alike to learn to code on their own, as well as camps and classes that teach programming in an immersive environment.
However, in addition to teaching children how to use digital devices, there is also an emphasis on real-world education. For example, museums, aquariums and zoos are increasingly offering educational activities for young children. These programs often involve the parents as well, to promote adult-child interaction and cooperation.
Top 25 Education Ideas in May
From Girls Coding Camps to Toddler-Friendly Nature Programs:
Katherine Pendrill — May 15, 2016 — Social Good
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Educational Fast Food Promotions
This Chain Offers Free WiFi to Students Who Can Pass an Exam
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Accessible Coding Devices
The FUZEBOX is a Coding Gadget That Can Be Used with Nearly Any Device
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Crowdsourced Note-Taking Apps
The Notestory App Helps Students Share Their Notes with Others
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Interactive Science Exhibits
These Discovery Rooms Promote Adult-Child Interaction and Cooperation
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Role-Play Language Apps
The TerraTalk App Uses Interactive Scenarios to Boost Language Learning
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Product Education Platforms
The Theory Is Offers Product-Based Learning with Instructional Video
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Empowering Girl-Targeted Magazines
This Print Magazine Aims to Empower Young Girls
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Education-Promoting Stationary Bikes
The Green Microcycle Allows Kids to Move as They Learn
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Conversational Language-Learning Apps
The 'Lingbe' App Connects Users with Native Speakers
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Machinated Learning Apps
The Volley App Uses Machine Learning to Help Students
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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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Infant-Friendly Museum Tours
This Museum Hosts a 'Baby & Me' Tour for Parents and Their Children
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Earth Day Walking Tours
This Walking Tour Takes Participants to Green Sites Across New York City
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Student-Challenging Games
Quizlet Live Lets Teams Of Students Compete and Learn At the Same Time
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Toddler-Educating Apps
This Educational App Harnesses a Latin American Cartoon Star
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Virtual Reality Field Trips
Lockheed Martin Turned School Bus Windows into Panels for Viewing Mars
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Kid-Friendly Earth Day Celebrations
The Party for the Planet Event Celebrates Earth Day at Disney
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Toddler-Friendly Nature Programs
The Sprouts Parent and Tot Play Program Helps Kids Explore Nature
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Collaborative OCD-Awareness Initiatives
This Platform Allows Users to Share Their OCD Experiences
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Alternative Student Lending Services
'Climb Credit' is Working to Change the Student Lending Model
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Educational Aquarium Programs
The AquaTots Program Teaches Children About the Natural World
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College Search Apps
The 'Schoold' App Simplifies the College Application Process
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Indigenous Language Apps
The Blackfoot Language App Could Help Preserve a Traditional Language
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Educational Breakfast Programs
The 'Bookmarkers' Series Involves Book Presentations Over Breakfast
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Animal-Oriented Earth Day Celebrations
The Toronto Zoo is Hosting Workshops for Earth Day 2016
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Emerging Technology Publications
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Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
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Technical Education Car Toys
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AI-Generated Topic Art
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Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
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Educational Climate Change Toys
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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
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Playful Montessori Kindergartens
Mjölk Architekti Embraces Montessori Ideals in New Extension
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
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
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
AI-Powered Learning Features
Quizlet's AI-Powered Tools Transform Student Learning
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
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
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
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
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Unplugged Coding Robots
ALUX's VINU is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
AI-Powered Course Creation
EverLearns Uses AI to Create Any Course in 5 Minutes
Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Personalized Language Education Apps
TalkPal Uses a Personable Approach to Language Learning
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
Rewarding Gen-Z Learning Apps
Kadama Aims to Make Learning More Accessible and Fun Online
Oceanic Family Activity Programs
The 'Camp at Sea Program' from Celebrity Cruises is All-Inclusive
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Screen-Free Pre-School Speakers
The Learn with Peppa Tonie Supports Pre-Readers with Audio Content
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Quick-Learning Coding Lessons
Codeo Describes Itself as the "Duolingo" for Coders
Traveling Family-Focused Campaigns
NGS and Vivid-Pix are Celebrating Family History Month
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
All-Inclusive Family Resorts
The Tyler Place Family Resort Encourages Families to Play Together
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Eight-Month Design Residency Programs
Colony Seeks to Nurture Emerging Design Talent
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
Child Creator Casting Calls
Kid-Focused Social Network Zigazoo Hosts Casting Call for New Creators
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Gamified Nighttime Reading
StoryMate Let's Parents Set Reading Goals for Their Children
Family-Inclusive Summer Camps
The ZFFC Summer Camp has Scheduled Fun for All Ages
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Child-Friendly Adaptive Storytelling
Zora Learning Teaches Kids to Read in More Engaging Ways
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Realistic Language Learning Apps
The 'Kasti' App Lets Users Add Words They'll Use Everyday
Kid-Focused Finance Apps
ABN Amro Launches a Financial Literacy App for Children
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Streamlined AI Educational Tools
Educator AI Helps Both Teachers and Students Excel
AI-Professor Coding Courses
Harvard University Unveils the New CS50 Course Run by AI
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Inclusive Children's Apps
Pok Pok Offers Culturally-Specific Content for Global Audiences
Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs
easyJet's Summer Flight School Challenges Gender Stereotypes
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Educational Charity Campaigns
'Learning Palooza' Empowers Communities through Education, Action
Vocational Education Advocacy Campaigns
Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation Launch a New Initiative
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
AI-Powered Educational Suites
Canva Debuts the 'Classroom Magic' Tool for Busy Educators
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Esports Management Programs
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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
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
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
In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
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Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Music App Learning Courses
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Child-Friendly AI Doodles
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Open-Source AI Tutors
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Incarcerated Employment Programs
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Daily Coding Challenges
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Skill-Building AI Challenges
The 100daysofAI Challenge Offers Mini Lessons Daily
Educational Water Campaigns
Suntory Boasts the Mizuiku-Education Program for Children
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Real-Time Reading Practice Tools
Google's Practice Badge Helps Kids with Pronunciation
Women-Led Toronto Florists
May Flowers Flourishes with a Captivating Approach to Floral Design
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Multi-Subject Learning Apps
Duolingo is Expected to Reveal Duolingo Music at Duocon 2023
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
South Asian Esports Camps
Team Flash Unveils a New League of Legends Camp in Ho Chi Minh City
Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform
Kid-Friendly Daily Podcasts
Today with Tonies Shares Fresh Content for School Children Every Day
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
AI-Powered Safety Training
UpSkill Teaches Children Safety with Scenario Based Training and AI
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Tech-Based Educational Devices
Meta Launches a New Education Device for Teachers
Diversity-Promoting Digital Courses
The North Face Introduces the Allyship in the Outdoors Course
Esports Wellness Courses
Entain Foundation U.S. Introduces a New Esports Mental Wellness Campaign
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Educator Resource Sharing Platforms
Elemedu Offers a Community For Elementary Teachers
Tween-Targeted Weekly News Shows
Kelsey Russell is the Newest Co-Host of First Stop News
Gen Z-Backed Eco Initiatives
The EPA Debuts a Youth Advisory Council to Address Climate Challenges
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
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Educational Esports Endeavors
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Computer Evolution Museums
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Interactive Online Learning Platforms
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