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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Reimagined Doll-Inspired Capsules
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Collab Kitchen Tools Collections
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Playful Freezable Lunch Boxes
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Self-Expression Festival Activations
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Kid-Friendly Press-On Nails
Pressies by Olive & June are Designed and Fitted for Kids and Tweens
Berry-Inspired Kids Makeup Kits
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Interactive Juice Boxes
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Easy Drawing Inspiration
Simple Drawing Ideas Offers Creative Prompts For All Skill Levels
Sensory Dough Toys
Play-Doh 6 Variety Compounds are Uniquely Textured & Scented
Spooky Advent Calendars
Igloo Books Launches a New Storybook Advent Calendar With Disney
At-Home Emotion Toolkits
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Large-Scale Interactive Creativity Events
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Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
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Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment
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Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
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Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Milk-Themed Mall Exhibits
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Makers Theme Park is a World-First for Hands-On Creativity
Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets
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Multisensory Holiday Puzzles
Piecework's Feastivities Creates an Atmosphere with Its Own Playlist
Reimagined Age-Inclusive Classic Games
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Hybrid Indoor Play Spaces
Jumpin' Jellybeans Expertly Merges Play with Wellness
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
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Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Vibrant Slime Collections
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Food-Themed Baby Names
The ALDI Baby Name Campaign Sparks Ideas for Food-Loving Parents
Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits
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Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Halloween Countdown Doll Designs
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Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
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Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Interactive Mealtime Plates
Tej Belkhode Designs the Platoo Interactive Sensory Meal Plate
Screen-Free Toy Collections
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Playful Crayon-Inspired Fashion Lines
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Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys
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Printable Coloring Pages
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