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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Anniversary-Commemorating Toy Designs
Spin Master Introduced a New Line of Dora the Explorer Toys
Baby Collectible Tech Lines
Sonny Angel x CASETiFY Has Returned for Another Adorable Collaboration
Play-Based Preschool Apps
LEGO Bluey Mobile Game Makes Screen Time into Building Play for Kids
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Playful Cosmetic Collections
The Clinique x Crayola Collaboration Makes Makeup Feel Fun Again
AI-Powered Parenting Texts
Avocado Health Launches Avocado Health SMS Coaching
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Science-Led Teen Skincare
Teen Beauty Brand indu is Stepping Away from Makeup to Focus on Skincare
Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
ThinkPsych Spotlights Its Line of Therapeutic Games & Tools
Beautifying Self-Care Bundles
Olive & June x Bubble Collaborated on Skin and Nail Care Kits
Preschool Coding Toys
Codie Blocks and iCode are Preparing Young Kids for an AI Future
Voice-to-Sticker Printers
Stickerbox Supports AI-Powered, Safe, Independent, Creative Play
AI Coloring Page Tools
Petit Crayon Turns Photos Into Printable Custom Coloring Pages Instantly
Vibrant Mental Health Campaigns
CDC Has Launched the Playfully Illustrated Free Mind
Color-In Hydrating Drinks
Oodles of Doodles' Flavored Water Encourages Creativity
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Paw-Print Soap Tools
Dinoosh Turns Hand-Washing into Playful Hygiene Practice for Kids
Personalized Learning Activities
Kidtivity Lab Delivers Custom AI Activities for Young Minds
Interactive Educational TV Games
LeapFrog LeapMove Has a Webcam-Like Design
Playful Learning Collections
IKEA Open House Miami Has Child-Focused Designs for Miami Art Week
Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys
MGA Entertainment's Slime Life Turns Digital Trends into Physical Play
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Expressive Meal Boxes
The McDonald's Blank Happy Meal Box Lets Kids Draw How They Feel
Community 3D-Printed Toys
3D Printing Elves Launches Free Toy Program for Children
Inclusive Diverse Board Games
Safehaven Presents the Where Hope Lives Board Game
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Kid-Friendly Cooking Boxes
The Pampered Chef Kids Club Involves & Empowers Kids in the Kitchen
Educational Series-Inspired Preschool Toys
Bonkers Toys Debuts the Genevieve's Playhouse Line
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
Family-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
ECOS Celebrates Life's Beautiful Chaos with Little Messes Ad
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Micro-Mindfulness Content
Care.com and Headspace are Tackling the Mental Load of Caregiving
Youth-Safe Skincare Hubs
Cult Beauty's Gen A–Z Hub Educates and Empowers Gen Alpha and Gen Z
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Micro-Robotic Digital Pets
MicroPets Appeal to Digitally Native Kids and Kidults
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Junior Kitchen Products
KitchenAid Kids Helps Children Participate in Age-Safe Cooking Experiences
Chinese Band-Supported Beauty Brands
Maybelline New York Partners with Teens in Times (TNT)
Creative Story Platforms
Imagine Tales Sparks Creativity In Kids With Safe AI Storytelling Tools
Virtual Beauty School Experiences
NYX is Taking Over Roblox's Bayside High School
Gen Z-Coded Design Platforms
Canva Chronically Online Gives a Classic Interface More Personality
AI Coloring Generators
Coloring Whiz Lets You Create Printable Coloring Pages Instantly
AI Kids Coloring Pages
Retro Launches Splat To Turn Family Photos Into Art
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Myth-Busting Skincare Campaigns
indu is Helping Teen Boys Better Care for Their Skin
Kid-Friendly Press-On Nails
Pressies by Olive & June are Designed and Fitted for Kids and Tweens
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Bingo-Style Reading Initiatives
Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge Features a 'Phone-Free' Category
Kid-Focused Screen-Free Learning Kits
Bellybees is Expanding Beyond Baby Food into a New Category
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Debuts Camp Ultimate, Targeting Gen Z
Jelly-Coated Sheet Masks
Avatara Unveils Slushy Jelly Masks That Are Safe for Kids
AI Technology-Focused Training Campaigns
The Raspberry Pi Foundation Emphasizes Youth Empowerment
Art-Tech Zine Collaborations
twentynine zine Turns AI Nostalgia to Art Using Yoga 9i Aura Edition
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Teen Finance Education
SimplyBudget Helps Teens Manage Money With AI and Parental Oversight
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
AI Coloring Tools
ColorBliss Creates Custom AI Generated Coloring Sheets For Kids And Adults
Outdoors-Inspired Kids Apparel
Kyte Baby Unveils Its Yellowstone + Yosemite Collection
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Printable Learning Tools
'A Learning Digital Resource' is a Library for Printable SEL Worksheets
Youth-Focused Educational Adventure Series
Lala’s Place TV is Expanding Its YouTube Offerings
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
Simplicity-Focused Back-To-School Campaigns
Staples Wants to Simplify Back-To-School Shopping
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Back-To-School Creative Tools Promotions
Huion is Running a 2025 Back-To-School Promotion
Carbon-Mitigating Travel Tours
EF Ultimate Break's Andiamo Campaign Targets Gen Z and Millennials
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Personalized AI Coloring Pages
Happy Pages AI Lets Parents Create Coloring Pages for their Kids
Youth-Focused Financial Education Platforms
Spendsafe is Targeting Youth Aged Six to Eighteen
Customizable Kids Wall Art
DoodleFace Reinvents Wall Art with Developmentally-Friendly Designs
Youth-Focused Technology Programing
COMPUCHILD is Inspired by the NASA Space Apps Challenge
Personalized Children’s Books
TinyHeroStories Creates Adventures Featuring Your Child As The Hero
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Parental AI Insights Features
Meta Launches Its Insights Tab For Meta AI
AI Coloring Apps
Splat Turns Photos into Kid-Friendly Coloring Pages Using Generative AI
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Creative AI Devices
Create is a Screen-Free Concept That Prints AI Drawings for Kids to Color
Creativity Self-Assessments
Crayola Creative Styles Helps People Understand Themselves & Others
Hybrid Educational Toy Designs
Fisher-Price Partners with Big Little Feelings
Colorful Youth Fashion Collections
Joe Fresh and Life at Home™ Have Partnered with Crayola
Skill-Building Play Kits
The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
Woman-Focused Travel Companies
Girls' Guide to the World Serves a Niche Market
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Personalized Storytelling Platforms
Magical Children's Book Makes Kids the Heroes of Their Stories
Financial Learning Platforms
Cash Critters Introduces Kids To Core Money Skills Through Play
Collaborative Color-Forward Toy Collections
Crayola and Ms. Rachel Debut Color Wonder Ms. Rachel
Real-Circuit Board Games
Reactor Rescue Uses Functional Electronics in Gameplay
Personalized Storytelling Tools
Create Customized Bedtime Adventures For Kids Using Wundr Story
AI Publishing Tools
Paintsy AI Generates Personalized Coloring Books And Printable PDFs
Collectible Mini Cameras
The Photo Creator Mini Cam Lets Kids Snap Photos Without a Phone
Children’s Story Creators
ReadKidz Helps You Create, Illustrate, and Publish Kids' Stories Easily
Interactive Story Platforms
Storytelling App Offers AI-Powered Stories To Engage And Support Kids
Printable Coloring Pages
ColorPuffin Offers Free Printable Coloring Pages for Kids and Adults
Color-In Press-On Nails
Tipzy's Color-By Number Sets Bring More Creativity to Nail Art
Lifestyle Kids Streetwear
Patta Aw25 Kids Collection Blends Bold Graphics with Practical Comfort
Kid-Focused Language Arts Curriculums
McGraw Hill Recently Introduced Emerge!
Consumer Longevity Diagnostics
Tally Health Expands At-Home Epigenetic Age Testing
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
AI Coloring Generators
Cool Coloring Pages Lets Users Generate, Save, & Print AI Coloring Designs
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Interactive Learning Games
FamilyFunHub Makes Learning Engaging With Free Educational Games
Media Literacy Programs
YouTube x Institute for Strategic Dialogue Launched 'Be Internet Citizens'
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Educational AI Companions
Mr. Nimi Introduces Safe AI-Driven Learning Companions For Children
Immersive RGB Show Puzzles
Clementoni's New Stranger Things Puzzle Bring the Upside Down Home
Interactive Knowledge Plays
TriviaBlaze Offers Engaging Quizzes To Test Knowledge in Categories
Kid-Friendly Recipe Campaigns
Aldi Created a Series of Dishes with a 4-Year-Old TikTok Chef
Music-Driven Coding Lessons
Amazon Launches the Inclusive Your Voice is Power Program
AI Coloring Tools
AiColoring.Art Generates Customizable Coloring Pages From Text Prompts
Creativity-Focused Global Ambassador Programs
Crayola Creativity Week Begins with an Announcement
Children Story Creators
Conté Lets Kids Create, Share, And Print Magical Stories Easily
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Custom Kid Storybooks
Storyhero Turns Your Child Into The Hero Of Their Own Story
Cognitive Play Platforms
Toddlr Offers Educational Games for Kids with Balanced Screen Time
Children-Friendly E-Readers
Kindle's Colorsoft Kids is Available at a Lower Price to Engage Youth
Co-Branded Digital Summer Events
Crayola Partners with Paddington™ and STUDIOCANAL
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
Educational Coding Platforms
CodeVenture Makes Learning To Code Fun And Accessible For Kids
Interactive Holiday Games
Easter Quest 2025 Creates Digital Scavenger Hunts For Families
Creative Coloring Platforms
ColorFun Provides Endless Printable Coloring Pages For All Ages
Printable Character Coloring Sheets
Sonic Coloring Pages Offers Free High-Quality Printable PDFs
Personalized Story Tools
Child PlayBook Creates Custom Storybooks Using Photos And AI Narratives
AI Coloring Generators
My Color Elf Turns Ideas Into Printable Coloring Pages
Learning Discovery Apps
Kinder Turns Swipe-Based Play Into Interactive Learning Experiences
Custom Coloring Creators
Colorjoy Creates and Sells Custom Coloring Pages & Books for Income
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Children’s Story Platforms
TheKidsStory.com Offers Engaging Stories & Educational Content For Kids
Teen Safety Features
ChatGPT Rolls Out Age‑prediction & Parental Control to Protect Users Under 18