By focusing on more traditional play activities such as coloring, dress up and do-it-yourself projects, this collection of November 2014 youth ideas attempts to steer children and teens away from technology in order to get them working with their hands more. Of course, the social aspect of these activities also play a huge role. It is easy to be solo these days as fun video games and mobile apps continue to launch regularly.
Yet this collection of November 2014 youth ideas round out such digital pastimes in refreshingly nostalgic ways. Both parents and their children will get a kick out of these concepts. In one simple case, an Etsy seller has designer creative crayon characters to play and draw with. In another, a couch is easily converted into a fort.
Top 45 Youth Ideas in November
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Whimsical Outdoor Playhouses
This Playhouse for Kids Takes the Shape of a Giant Dollhouse
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Interactive Jack-O-Lanterns
This DIY Halloween Pumpkin Kit Lights Up with Sound
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Versatile Kids Furniture
Dot and Cross' Designs Grow as Children Grow in a Beautiful Way
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Suntan Heart Sandals
Abi Smithson's Cute Summer Sandal Design Makes Tan Lines Attractive
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Crayon-Embedded Consoles
The Phant Chair Incorporates Spaces for Kids to Stash Colored Pencils
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Creative Cooking Games
This Food Game Teaches Kids How to Prep Real World Meals
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Carnival Ice Cream Containers
Frozen Fun is a Whimsical Ice Cream Packaging Concept
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Outdoor Children Photography
Adrian Murray Captures His Sons in Whimsical Scenarios
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Gamified Social Networks
The 'Let' Social Network Challenges Users to Post Their Best Content
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Pop-Up Paper Toys
These Fun Foldable Paper Toys Can Be Customized with Color
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Diabetes-Teaching Teddies
This Educational Teddy Bear Shows Kids How To Monitor Their Disease
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Educational Plush Toys
Prismland Encourages Children to Learn About 3D Shapes and Geometry
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Customized Coloring Books
Instructables User PenfoldPlant Teaches People How to Make Their Own
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Couture Kids Shoes
Petit Shoes Offer Style and Class Without Sacrificing Functionality
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Creepy Ice Pop Packaging
Zombis Are Fun Freezer Pops Where You Eat the 'Brain' Inside
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Narrative-Encouraging Book Readers
This Storytelling App for Kids Exercises Their Imaginations
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Melancholic Longing Photos
The 'Saudade' Photo Series Captures Youthfully Melancholic Reflections
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Halloween Coloring Projects
The Haunted Haus by Moses Knows is a Three-Dimensional Activity
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Witty Children's Books
The 'Little World of Liz Climo' is a Clever Compilation of Tumblr Comics
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Sci-Fi Coding Games
BBC's Doctor and the Dalek Has Doctor Who Teach Kids to Code
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Educational Coloring Books
Aaron Meshon's Activities Teach Kids About Planes, Cars and Robots
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Preventative Prescription PSAs
This Commercial Raises Awareness About Violence Against Children
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Personalized Princess Coloring Books
Chronicle Books Allows Parents to Customize Using Kids' Names
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Child-Tracking Wristbands
Lineable is a Smart Child Tracker Device That Makes Use of Beacon Tech
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Interactive Nutritional Initiatives
Super Sprowtz Revolutionizes Nutritional Learning
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Wooden Coloring Books
A Little Book Lacking Color by Dylan Arceneaux is a Stylish Kids Activity
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Crowdfunded Photography-Based Coloring
This Photograph Coloring Book Uses a Photographer's Work
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Coloring Book Cases
The Frozen Take-Along Coloring Tote Inspires Creativity On-the-Go
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Non-Normative Gender Apps
The Pink Tints of Blue App Teaches Kids that Gender is Flexible
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Paper Plane-Spewing Guns
The Paper Airplane Machine Gun Folds & Shoots Paper Airplanes
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Candy Banking Boxes
Ahli United Bank's Creative Candy Box Gets Kids Excited About Banking
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Educational Halloween Apps
This Halloween Mobile App Improves Kids' Vocabulary & Listening Skills
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3D Printing Camps
The Pixel Academy Teaches 3D Printing for Kids
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Live Word Game Ads
Mattel's Creative Advertising Stunt Stages Pictionary Through a Poster
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Travel Coloring Wallets
BabeeandMe's Coloring Toy Wallet Helps Kids Create on the Go
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3D-Printed Medical Braces
Andiamo Looks to Revolutionize the Way Kids Are Fitted with Orthotics
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LED Tree Swings
German Gonzalez Garrido's Design Puts on a Beautiful Nighttime Light Show
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Hair-Raising Cancer Ads
The Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation Shares a Hair-Raising Message
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Jack-O-Lantern Pizzas
Papa Murphy's Halloween Pizza is a Cheesy, Festive Treat
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Vocal Halloween Apps
Sainsbury's Voice-Changing App Lets Kids Take Costumes to a New Level
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Frightening Friendship Ads
Skittles' Halloween Candy Ad Tells an Unusual Tale of Friendship
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Month-Long Girl Costumes
Willow Celebrates Halloween By Dressing Up All October
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Playful Scare Apps
Toca Boo is a Game for Kids That's Filled with Tricks and Treats
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Immersive Multi-Screen Games
This Multi-Screen Game Will Transform Early Education
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Group Coloring Games
Chroma Cubes Challenges You to Be Quick & Creative
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Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
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Gen Z IRL Campaigns
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Playful Thermal Printer Cameras
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Color-In Photo Cameras
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Plastic Waste Ice Creams
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DIY Pretzel Cabins
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Modular Sexual Furniture Designs
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Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
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Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
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Cookie-Inspired Cosmetics
Hard Candy x Girl Scouts is a Limited-Time Treat for Beauty Lovers
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
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Furniture Waste-Made Toys
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Creative STEM-Based Toys
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Interactive Creativity Home Displays
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
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Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Adult-Focused Modeling Dough
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Scented Play-Doh for the Kidult Market
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Fall-Inspired Home Cleaning Collections
Grove Co. Debuts Its Limited-Edition Traditions Aglow Line
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Festive Baking Miniatures
The Miniverse Make It Mini Food Holiday Series Makes Tiny Treats
Playful Cookie-Coloring Kits
Corso's Kids Book Bundle is Educational and Entertaining
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
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
Dessert-Making Yo-Yo Toys
Takara Tomy Unveils the Ice Da Yo-Yo in Collaboration with Sanrio
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
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
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
Caboodles x Taste Beauty x Hershey's Collaborated on a Beauty Organizer
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
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
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Children-Catered Luxe Festive Collections
The New Louis Vuitton Holiday Capsule is Made for Kids
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Doll-Themed Ice Creams
Cold Stone Creamery Debuts a Barbie-Inspired 'Pink Cotton Candy Ice Cream'
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Playful Vibrant Creative Furniture
Dmitry Kozinenko Designs Four Products for Woo Furniture
Holiday-Scented Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Launched a Festive Collection of Cleaning Products
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
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
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Nostalgic Toy Stores
Christmasville Cove is a Tennessee-Based Retailer of Fun Toys for All Ages
Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor
Michaels Sweet & Spooky Halloween Decor Collection is Playful
Customizable Vinyl Toys
Makeship Launches New Vinyl Figures Collection for Content Creators
Colorful Doll-Topped Cakes
SusieCakes is Serving Up New Barbie Cakes This Summer
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
DIY Squishy Collectibles
An Elmer's Squishies Kit Creates Customized Surprise Toys
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Cookie-Themed Cabin Getaways
New York Times Cooking Introduces Cookie Getaways
Toy Block-Inspired Furniture
The Bloc Collection by From: C is Inspired by Nostalgic Elements
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Holiday Decor Subscriptions
ReadyFestive Delivers Personalized Holiday Decorations to One's Door
Wish-Making Lantern Collectibles
Lil Wish Lanterns Activate Imagination Through Positivity & Play
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Wacky Ice Cream Games
Kitten Games is a New Line of Tabletop Games for Kids
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Childhood Show-Inspired 3D Makeup
HipDot Debuts Its Fourth Collection of One-of-a-Kind Makeup
Playful Valentine's Day Gifts
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Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Play-Inspiring Workshops
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Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Space-Themed Chocolate Toy Products
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Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Revived QSR Halloween Toys
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Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
DIY Digital Music Systems
Teenage Engineering's Record Factory is Perfect for the Holidays
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
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Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Collaborative Home Decor Collections
Sweet July by Ayesha Curry x Pottery Barn Celebrates Summer
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
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
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
Teen-Targeted Mini Fridges
Canal Toys' So Chill Mini Fridge is for Drinks, Beauty Products & More
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
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Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
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Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
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
Holiday Film Cookie Kits
The Betty Crocker Buddy The Elf Hat Sugar Cookie Kit is Simple Yet Fun
Hexagonal Connectable Collectibles
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Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
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Mist-Making Genie Toys
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Home Decor Apps
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Humorous Holiday Snack Packs
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Play Kidcore Games
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Child President Campaigns
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Nostalgic School Supplies
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Parental Gift Generators
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Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
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Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
Landscape-Inspired Vibrant Sweaters
Cold Picnic Delivers Sweaters with the Affection Collection
Holiday-Themed Playful Quizzes
Foney Fonts Challenges Players to Recognize Holiday Typography
LTO Holiday Packs
Lunchables Launches New Holiday Packs to Help Parents Tackle Holiday Stressors