The May 2020 youth trends are centered around topics like homeschooling, indoor entertainment, virus educational sessions, and more. These products and initiatives are a direct response to the global concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
While some companies like Adobe are offering entertaining and printable coloring books to help pass the time at home, others are trying to teach kids about why physical distancing is important at this time. Many companies are using their well-established platforms to give children tips on how to behave during the COVID-19 outbreak. Cartoon Network has infused its content with some educational info about the virus, for example. The popular video game Minecraft, on the other hand, has launched an interactive pandemic simulator map to engage kids with hands-on activities. Through it, players are able to see how different social distancing measures play out for a population, and more.
Top 35 Youth Trends in May
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Plastic-Free Baby Bowls
Nummy's Baby Bowls are Made from the Highest Grade Platinum Silicone
34
Furniture Activity Catalogs
IKEA Created a Stay-Home Catalog to Offer Family Entertainment
33
Printable Coloring Books
The Adobe Coloring Book Gets New Chapters Weekly
32
Self-Driving Mobile Playgrounds
Nendo Introduces an Interesting Use for Autonomous Vehicles
31
Youngster Growth-Tracking Devices
The 'Kiko' Height Measurer Uses Laser Technology to Track Growth
30
Hand Washing Training Devices
The Otetepon Push Stamp Helps Children Learn to Properly Wash Up
29
Face-to-Face Social Media Networks
The HouseParty App Boasts Calls, Texts, Games, & Screen-Sharing
28
Kid-Friendly Architecture Challenges
Foster + Partners Created a Series of Building Activities
27
Custom Record-Engraving Machines
Yuri Suzuki Collaborated with Gakken on the Easy Record Maker
26
Engineering Challenge Cards
Dyson Created 44 Activities for Kids to Try at Home
25
Cake-Making Coding Games
Code a Cake Teaches Coding to Kids By Comparing It to Baking
24
Cubic Animal Toys
MōFU Transforming Toys Fold Into Compact Cubes and "Rest"
23
Social Distancing Simulators
Minecraft Created an Interactive Pandemic Simulator Map to Teach Kids
22
AI Edutainment Systems
AILA Sit & Play Supports Cognitive Development & Skill-Building
21
At-Home Education Kits
Eduk8 Worldwide’s Letterbox Home Learning Range Supports Kids at Home
20
Comforting Plush Toy Headphones
The 'HugPhones' Help Kids Feel Safer in New Environments
19
Virtual Day Camp Activities
Dairy Queen's New Play at Home Website Features Activities for Kids
18
Plastic-Free Cookie Packaging
Snackzilla's Cookies are Shared in Recyclable & Compostable Paper
17
Charm-Inspired Stackable Crayons
OOLY's Charm to Charm Stacking Crayons Double as a Building Toy
16
Mother-Daughter Athleticwear
Fabletics Created Its First Mother-Daughter Clothing Capsule
15
First Responder Action Figures
Mattel Releases Special Edition Action Figures—#ThankYouHeroes
14
Kid-Friendly Educational Videos
Pebbles Cereal Created the Daily Yabba Dabba Doo Video Series
13
Kid-Friendly Quarantine Content
Sesame Street's Caring for Each Other Initiative Helps Kids Learn
12
Marshmallow-Inspired Pancake Kits
The PEEPS Pancake Mix and Skillet Set Makes Six Shapely Pancakes
11
Kid-Friendly Meal Shakes
Meal2Grow is a Plant-Based Meal Supplement for Kids
10
Absorbent Diaper Pads
Sposie Booster Pads Increase the Absorbency of Diapers & Training Pants
9
Communal Media-Streaming Services
Metastream Allows Users to Watch or Listen to Content Together
8
Digital Parenting Publications
Munchkin Fun at Home Boasts Various Fun and Learning Activities
7
Geode Bath Bomb Kits
Canal Toys' Make-Your-Own Bath Bomb Kit Creates Crystal-Inspired Designs
6
Virtual Summer Camps
Tim Hortons is Launching Tims eCamp for the Summer
5
Guessing Sculpting Games
Ready, Steady, Sculpt! is a Fast-Paced Game of Charades with Clay
4
Self-Care Live Chat Series
Netflix and Instagram Partner for the 'Wanna Talk About It?' Series
3
Kid-Friendly Social Distancing Tips
Cartoon Network Launched the CNCheckIn Initiative for COVID-19
2
Inclusive Child Sports Campaigns
The Special Olympics Debuted the The All Dreams Are Equal Ad
1
Awareness-Raising Interactive Short Film
Royston Tan Directed an Educational Film About Drug Use
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Expressive Gaming Campaigns
This Monopoly Campaign Shows How Playing Teaches Emotional Skills
Meditative Screen-Free Toys
Calm Tonie Shares Mindfulness Activities & Breathwork for Kids
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Pre-Teen Makeup Brands
Princess by Renee Encourages Creativity & Self-Expression
Mindful Student Planners
The Centered Student Planner Offers Academic and Emotional Support
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art
The Apocalypse Inspired a New Collection of Paintings by Mishfit
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Adult-Focused Modeling Dough
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Scented Play-Doh for the Kidult Market
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Cartoon-Themed Meal Kits
Home Chef is Sharing a Series of Bluey-Themed Recipes for Families
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Interactive Puppy Playsets
Moose Toys' My Puppy's Home Helps Kids Prepare to Bring Home a Puppy
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
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Educational Finance Child Smartwatches
The 'Mellow Watch' Helps Kids Build Good Money Habits
Virtual Skincare Schools
Skincare Summer School Helps Beauty Lovers Expand Their Knowledge
Mindful Children's Books
Kids for Culture® Unveils the ABC Affirmation Board Book & Flashcards
Playful Cookie-Coloring Kits
Corso's Kids Book Bundle is Educational and Entertaining
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
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
Targeted Gen Alpha Skincare
Hi!papa Makes Personal Care for Kids Ages Three to 12 in China
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Short-Form Soap Operas
Unilever and TikTok Created a Content Series to Target #CleanTok
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Gen Alpha Bodycare Brands
Australian Gen Alpha Brand 'Allkinds' Made its United States Debut
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
Personalized Cosmetic Printers
Color Jam Brings Customized Color Cosmetics to CES 2023
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
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Children-Friendly Content Platforms
YouTube Kids is Officially Launching onto Game Consoles
Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
BloxSnacks is Using YouTuber Partnerships to Appeal to Gen Alpha
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
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
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
Digital Product Care Brochures
'Lolita & Zoitza' Partnered with Tapkit on Informative Brochures
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Rewarding Gen-Z Learning Apps
Kadama Aims to Make Learning More Accessible and Fun Online
Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Gen Alpha Draw-Along Series
Crayola Partners with WildBrain Spark to Launch Scribble Scrubbie Pets
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
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
Gen Z Video Apps
Zigazoo is an Invite-Only App with a Focus on Short-Form Videos & Video Replies
AI-Curated Art Exhibits
The Woods Art Institute Launches 'The Art of Trending' Exhibit
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
DIY Kid-Focused Metaverses
Home Depot Launches its Kids Workshops Metaverse on Roblox
Plant-Powered Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum Makes Plant-Based Foods Fun for Kids
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
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
Kid-Friendly Houseplant Subscriptions
Horti's Debuts 'My First Plant' Subscription for Kids
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
DIY Project Metaverses
The Home Depot's Campaign on Roblox Inspires Kids to Build
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Exclusive Subscription-Based Merchandise
Disney+ Expands Into E-Commerce with a Merch Shop
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Student-Focused Hand Washing Ads
SC Johnson Professional Launches 'Happy Hands Contest'
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Educational Streaming Features
YouTube is Implementing a Series of New Educational Features
Adult Home Creation Games
Hometopia, the "Roblox for Adults" is Slated to Launch This Year
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Personalized Cartoon Videos
Cameo Launches a Kid-Friendly Personalized Video Service
Parental Social Controls
Snapchat Debuts New Parental Controls for Parents Monitoring Their Kids
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
Family-Focused Disinfectant Lines
SC Johnson Launches New FamilyGuard Brand Disinfectant Line
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
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
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Kid-Friendly Streaming Services
Google TV Added Parental Watchlists to its Smart TV Application
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
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
Play Kidcore Games
Cutedressup Let's You Make Kidcore Dressup Games of Your Dreams
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
Compassionate Online Servers
ExperienceCraft Provides a Space of Comfort for Kids who are Grieving
Inclusive Gaming Programs
Xbox Wants Black Youth to Find Careers in Gaming Through Project Amplify
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings
The New Zoom Avatars Add a Playful Personalization to Meetings
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Digital Age-Diverse Platforms
Growing with Age is a Platform for Sustaining Age-Diverse Workforces
Monetized Educational Series
TikTok Series is a New Way for Creators to Share Premium Content
Kid-Friendly Daily Podcasts
Today with Tonies Shares Fresh Content for School Children Every Day
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
STI Education Initiatives
Lovehoney and TBD Aim to Debunk Common Sexual Myths
Esports Wellness Courses
Entain Foundation U.S. Introduces a New Esports Mental Wellness Campaign
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Tween-Targeted Weekly News Shows
Kelsey Russell is the Newest Co-Host of First Stop News