# Participative Kids Tech Movement is encouraged through tech devices to get kids more active. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 28, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/gamified-fitness ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.7/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Participative Kids Tech trend? **Participative Kids Tech:** In an ironic move, parents are turning to tech to encourage physical activity among youths. Providing games and activities that require physical participation, these techniques reflect a happy medium between technological and tangible play. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 17, 2013 to May 15, 2015 - Published: Jul 28, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Participative Kids Tech trend ### Active Gaming The trend of active gaming is encouraging children to exercise while playing games. ### Interactive Technology Interactive technology is becoming more popular, providing a happy medium between technological and tangible play. ### Wearable Tech for Kids Wearable tech for kids is motivating them to live an active and playful lifestyle. ## What the Participative Kids Tech trend means for industry ### For Technology Technology companies can develop interactive games and wearable devices that encourage physical activity and play for children. ### For Toy The toy industry can create more interactive and tech-driven toys that promote physical activity and play for children. ### For Fitness The fitness industry can incorporate interactive technology to motivate children to engage in physical activity and make fitness more fun and playful for them. ## Trend signals for Participative Kids Tech Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 44%, activity 30%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 44% - Activity: 30% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Participative Kids Tech trend 5 featured examples from Aug 17, 2013 to May 15, 2015. - [Active Gaming Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-gaming): The PowaBand Encourages Kids to Earn Points from Real-Life Exercise (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The PowaBand is an innovative wearable device that combines gaming and fitness tracking. - [Kinetic Spelling Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spelling-game): Spelling Stomp Has Kids Step on an Interactive Mat to Learn Words (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Education companies can capitalize on the trend towards more physical and interactive learning experiences - [Interactive Activity Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwatch-for-kids): A Smartwatch for Kids Turns Sports and Physical Play into a Game (Category: Fashion) Implication: The industry focused on developing innovative smartwatches and wearable devices specifically designed for children. - [Breaking Dancing Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discorobo): DiscoRobo Busts a Move at CES 2014 (Category: Tech) Implication: The entertainment and consumer electronics industry can leverage advancements in robotics technology to create innovative and engaging robotic toys for entertainment purposes. - [Interactive Pokemon Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-monster-ball): Catch Favorite Characters with the Pokemon Monster Ball (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate interactive features into toys to enhance engagement and playability. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)