Whether it is learning to code or understanding the basics of money management, the November 2016 youth trends reveal that parents are eager to make sure their children learn vital life skills at an early age. As a result, brands are increasingly looking for ways to incorporate educational aspects into everything from toys to wearable technology.
One area that brands are placing a great deal of emphasis on is STEM learning. In turn, there is a growing effort to think of new and exciting ways to introduce children to these concepts. Some examples of STEM-focused products include AR pizzeria games, screen-free coding toys and modular hovercraft drones.
Of course, the emphasis on STEM does not mean that parents are no longer looking to teach their children other basic skills. Indeed, the November 2016 youth trends reveal that there are many products on the market that are aimed at teaching children practical skills such as money management, gardening and how to deal with anxiety.
Top 40 Youth Ideas in November
From Screen-Free Coding Toys to Educational Money Apps:
Katherine Pendrill — Nov 27, 2016 — Life-Stages
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AR Pizzeria Games
Osmo's 'Pizza Co.' Helps Kids Learn Financial Literacy By Selling Pizzas
39
LEGO Hair Helmets
The 'LEGO Hair Bike Helmet' Puts a Humorous Spin on Helmet Hair
38
Family-Friendly Scooters
The Space Scooter is a New Way for Families to Get Active
37
Play-Inspiring Moving Boxes
AnyVan's Cardboard Moving Boxes Transform into Castles and Forts
36
Age-Appropriate Adjustable Furniture
Teehee's Illa and Illeta Can be Reconfigured as Children Age
35
Animalistic Inflatable Furniture
The Rabito Inflatable Child Chair Can be Inflated on Demand
34
Contemporary Lunch Carriers
The Lunch Buddy by Nalgene is a Chic and Efficient Kids Lunch Box
33
Pop Band LEGO Models
LEGO's 'Beatles Yellow Submarine' Features Figures of the Fab Four
32
Child-Tracking Wearables
The Joey Tag is a Wearable GPS Unit to Keep Children Safe
31
Child-Sized Supercars
The Mercedes-AMG GT Bobby Car is Designed for Toddler Test Drivers
30
Interactive Education Maps
The Learn & Climb Push-to-Talk Kids World Map is Interactive
29
Complex Crocheted Costumes
This Convincing ET Costume Was Custom-Knitted in Just Four Days
28
Upscale Halloween Childrenswear
Tutu Du Monde's 'Under A Spell' Offers Innovative Seasonal Clothes
27
Expressive Coding Toys
Little Robot Friends Respond to Interactions with Cute Reactions
26
Kid-Drawn Stuffed Toys
Ikea's 'Sagoskatt' Toys are Replicas of Real Kids' Drawings
25
Screen-Free Coding Toys
The 'Plobot' Play Robot Lets Children Learn to Code without Screens
24
Bioluminescence Water Guns
The SplashLight Makes Water Glow as it's Fired at Opponents
23
Modular Hovercraft Drones
Makeblock's Airblock Drone Toy Can Be Programmed to Do Different Stunts
22
Outdoor Winter Castle Toys
This Snow Fort Building Set Enables Kids to Create Sturdy Snow Castles
21
Medical Teaching Toys
The Gomo Doll Helps Doctors Teach Kids About Their Ailments
20
Pop Star Zombie Dolls
'Zomby Gaga' is a New Monster High Character by Lady Gaga
19
Piggyback-Guiding Helmets
The Piggyback Driver Helmet Lets Kids Drive Their Parents
18
Educational Money Apps
Standard Bank's New Venture is a Banking App For Kids
17
Vibrant Child-Inspired Desks
Roberto Gil of Casa Kids is the Designer Behind the 'DUMBO Desk'
16
Artistic Coding Robots
The 'Root' Robot for Beginners Lets Families and Kids Partake in Coding
15
Collapsible Jungle Gyms
This Children's Playground Can be Set Up Indoors or Outdoors
14
Autonomous Robotic Babysitters
The AvatarMind iPal is a Full-Time Companion for Children
13
Kid-Focused Tablets
PBS's Playtime Pad is a Tablet for Kids Loaded with PBS Apps and Games
12
Troubled Adolescent Picture Books
This Book Was Created to Highlight Issues Affecting Teens
11
Children's Language Games
Ligumi Play Teaches Children Languages with Augmented Reality Toys
10
Children's Fitness Wearables
Garmin's Vivofit Jr. is for Kids Ages Four to Nine
9
Greenery Personification Planters
The 'Pure Life' Garden Planter Gamifies Gardening for Kids
8
Magnetic Origami Globes
This Dymaxion Map Reduces the Representational Distortion of Continents
7
All-Organic Children's Clothing
Petits Coquins Makes Clothes from Pesticide-Free Organic Cotton
6
Cartoon-Covered Children's Apparel
This Release from Stussy Kids Makes Use of the Peanuts Cartoon
5
Playful TV Apps
'Toca TV' Introduces Exclusive Videos and Recording Tools from Toca Boca
4
Sweetly Scented Temporary Tattoos
Tattly Arm Candy Tattoos are Deliciously Designed and Scented
3
Child-Centric Creator Apps
The Skylanders Imaginators App Lets Kids Create Physical Toys
2
Boy Action Dolls
These Boy Dolls are Crushing Old Gender Stereotypes with Fun for All Kids
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Microbial Arcade Games
This Smartphone Microscope Game Lets Kids Play Pac-Man With Real Microbes
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Barbie Tech Accessories
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Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Meditative Screen-Free Toys
Calm Tonie Shares Mindfulness Activities & Breathwork for Kids
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
LEGO® Group is Championing Inclusivity With 3 New Initiatives
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
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
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
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
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
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
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
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Financial Literacy Board Games
Chime Launches a Gamified Financial Literacy Initiative
Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
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
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Children-Friendly Content Platforms
YouTube Kids is Officially Launching onto Game Consoles
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
Unplugged Coding Robots
ALUX's VINU is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
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
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
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
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
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
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
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Stress Reduction Finance Apps
The 'MoneyCoach' App Takes the Anxiety Out of Money Management
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Gen Z Budgeting Platforms
Buddy and Klarna Teamed Up to Support Gen Z Financial Health
Kid-Friendly Gift Currencies
DoorDash is Accepting Kid Currency for This Year's Mother's Day
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards
The Lectec LS Kids Electric Skateboard is Ready to Build
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Magnetic Building Tiles
'Magna-Tiles' are Magnetic Building Sets That Promote STEM Concepts
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps
Storybutton Launches as a Generation Alpha-Targeted Radio Channel
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
STEM Excavation Kits
Thames & Kosmos' 'Jurassic World Dinosaur Dig' Lets Kids Be a Paleontologist
Gamified Nighttime Reading
StoryMate Let's Parents Set Reading Goals for Their Children
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
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
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
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
Teen-Targeted Investment Apps
The 'Bloom' App Helps Users to Build Longterm Wealth
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Family-Focused Credit Cards
The Greenlight Family Cash MasterCard Helps Families Build Credit
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
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
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
Family-Focused Disinfectant Lines
SC Johnson Launches New FamilyGuard Brand Disinfectant Line
AI ABC Games
ABC Finder Uses AI to Teach Children Foundational Knowledge
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Immersive Language Games
Noun Town Puts a Gamified Spin on Learning a New Language
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Financial Literacy Platforms
Secret U Supports Gen Z Women with Free Tools for Financial Success
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
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Hobby-Funding Sweepstakes
Starburst's Pink Passion Protection Program Fuels Creativity with Cash
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
STEM Microscope Kits
National Geographic's ‘Microscope Explorer Series’ Has Fascinating Specimens
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Teen-Focused Prepaid Cards
Teen and Tween Prepaid Card App Savii Launches in the UAE
Tech-Based Educational Devices
Meta Launches a New Education Device for Teachers
Child Verification Mechanisms
ERSB Debuts a New System for Parental Consent in Video Gaming
Tween-Targeted Weekly News Shows
Kelsey Russell is the Newest Co-Host of First Stop News
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
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
AI-Powered Safety Training
UpSkill Teaches Children Safety with Scenario Based Training and AI
LTO Holiday Packs
Lunchables Launches New Holiday Packs to Help Parents Tackle Holiday Stressors
Parent-Controlled Digital Assistants
Google Updates Assistant with New Parental Controls