# Constructing Confidence Nurturing creativity targets children with modes of invention. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 6, 2014, updated Mar 24, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructing-confidence ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Constructing Confidence trend? **Constructing Confidence:** With kids often distracted by sports or video games, finding ways to build their confidence and determination can be challenging among such diversions. As a means to encourage increased imaginative growth and tenacity, parents are turning to such things as cardboard toys and robotic kits to allow children to exert their energy through more creatively resourceful techniques. Youthful building activities utilize playful methods of construction to attract tots who admire invention, reflecting the need for more playful ways to enhance personal growth. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 21, 2013 to Feb 4, 2014 - Published: Mar 6, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Constructing Confidence trend ### DIY Toy Kits As parents look for more creative ways to enhance personal growth and imaginative growth among children, DIY toy kits like robotic spider kits, wooden Dino crafts and Strawbees toy kits are becoming a popular choice. ### Cardboard Playsets Cardboard toys craft is becoming more and more popular among parents, as they are widely available, affordable, ecological and help build creative, eco-conscious, self-sufficient kids ### Multi-Functional Activity Tables Parents are looking for ways to encourage social engagement among children, and activity tables that draw children together to play and learn using different functions are gaining popularity. ## What the Constructing Confidence trend means for industry ### For Toy Industry Innovation in DIY toy trends creates a large market opportunity for the toy industry with creative cardboard playsets and robotics kits leading the charge. ### For Education Industry The rise in DIY educational toys create innovative learning models for future architects and engineers, representing an opportunity for the education industry to branch out from usual teaching methods. ### For Sustainable Industry Innovation in eco-friendly toys opens up growth opportunities for the sustainable industry, with a growth in the use of recycled materials which promote ecological awareness among children and parents. ## Trend signals for Constructing Confidence Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 57%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 43% - Activity: 57% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Constructing Confidence trend 6 featured examples from Feb 21, 2013 to Feb 4, 2014. - [DIY Mechanical Playthings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawbees-toy-kit): The Strawbees Toy Kit Targets Aspiring Architects and Engineers (Category: Eco) Implication: Toy manufacturers can tap into the DIY prototyping trend by developing kits and playsets that encourage creative and hands-on learning experiences. - [DIY Arctic Cardboard Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-cardboard-toys): Mr. Printables' Templates Make Cute Recycled Cardboard Toys (Category: Eco) Implication: Creating eco-friendly and interactive toy playsets for children. - [Crafty Kid Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cardboard-camper): This DIY Cardboard Camper Playhouse Allows Children to Act Like Adults (Category: Autos) Implication: Opportunity to innovate the design and functionality of playhouses, incorporating automotive themes to cater to children's interests. - [DIY Dino Crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-play-time): This Craft is Remote Controlled, Making for an Awesome Jurassic Play Time (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate remote control and interactive features into traditional toy designs to attract tech-savvy children. - [Multi-Functioning Activity Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-and-store-activity): The Build and Store Activity Table Brings Kids Together (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: developing customizable and multi-functional table designs for children that optimize space and accommodate different activities. - [DIY Robotic Spider Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-toy): This Educational Toy Kit Lets You Build, Learn and Play (Category: Tech) Implication: The toy industry has opportunities to develop engaging and educational toys that encourage children to explore complex concepts and develop technical skills. ## Recent trend clusters - 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