How to Relive the 2010s (for Kids)

In Music

Listen to early 2010s music. The early 2010s was filled with EDM-heavy, upbeat songs. These may remind you of your childhood more than later songs because these sound more energetic and happier. These were also made a longer time ago. Various artists debuted at this time. If you listened to pop in the early 2010s, you probably remember many of these songs as well as the artists. Popular artists include Avicii, Adele, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Lana Del Rey, Nicki Minaj, One Direction, Taylor Swift, and Selena Gomez. 2010 songs: "Airplanes" by B.o.B. ft. Hayley Williams from Paramore, "Baby" by Justin Bieber ft. Ludacris, "California Gurls" by Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg, "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" by Usher ft. Pitbull, "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars, "Not Afraid" by Eminem, "Only Girl (In the World)" by Rihanna, "Rude Boy" by Rihanna, "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry, "The Only Exception" by Paramore, etc. 2011 songs: "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri, "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga, "California King Bed" by Rihanna, "Domino" by Jessie J, "E.T." by Katy Perry and Kanye West, "Give Me Everything" by Ne-Yo, Pitbull, Afrojack, and Nayer, "Lights" by Ellie Goulding, "Love You Like a Love Song" by Selena Gomez, "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele, "We Found Love" by Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris, "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction, etc. 2012 songs: "Beauty and a Beat" by Justin Bieber, "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen, "Diamonds" by Rihanna, "Gangnam Style" by PSY, "Hall of Fame" by The Script and will.i.am, "I Love It" by Icona Pop ft. charli xcx, "Live While We're Young" by One Direction, "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO, "Starships" by Nicki Minaj, "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis ft. Wanz, "We Are Young" by fun. ft. Janelle Monae, etc. 2013 songs: "All of Me" by John Legend, "Best Day of My Life" by American Authors, "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic, "Demons" by Imagine Dragons, "Feel This Moment" by Pitbull ft. Christina Aguilera, "Mirrors" by Justin Timberlake, "Kiss You" by One Direction, "Safe and Sound" by Capital Cities, "Roar" by Katy Perry, "Royals" by Lorde, "What Does the Fox Say?" by Ylvis, "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus, etc.

Listen to mid-2010s music. There was less of EDM-heavy beats used in pop songs when the year 2014 approached. Various artists debuted between 2014 and 2017. If you listened to pop in the mid-2010s, you probably remember many of these songs being played in public, as well as the artists. Popular artists include Ariana Grande, Avicii, Charlie Puth, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons, Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, and Selena Gomez. 2014 songs: "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor, "Animals" by Maroon 5, "Bang Bang" by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj, "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift, "Cheerleader" by OMI, "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry, "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea ft. charli xcx, "Happy" by Pharrell Williams, "La La La" by Shakira, "Midnight Memories" by One Direction, "Shake it Off" by Taylor Swift, etc. 2015 songs: "Cake by the Ocean" by DNCE, "Drag Me Down" by One Direction, "Hello" by Adele, "Hotline Bling" by Drake, "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes, "Stressed Out" by Twenty One Pilots, "Sugar" by Maroon 5, "Watch Me Whip/Nae Nae" by Silentó, "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber, "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, etc. 2016 songs: "Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake, "Cheap Thrills" by Sia, "Closer" by the Chainsmokers ft. Halsey, "Don't Wanna Know" by Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick Lamar, "History" by One Direction, "Hymn for the Weekend" by Coldplay ft. Beyoncé, "I Feel It Coming" by the Weeknd and Daft Punk, "Let Me Love You" by DJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber, "One Dance" by Drake, "Treat You Better" by Shawn Mendes, "We Don't Talk Anymore" by Charlie Puth ft. Selena Gomez, etc.

Listen to late 2010s music. By the end of the decade, music had transitioned from EDM and energetic pop songs into trap, reggaetón, and rap. Many artists debuted between 2017 and 2019. If you listened to pop in the late 2010s, you probably remember many of these songs as well as the artists. Popular artists include Ariana Grande, Ava Max, Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Charlie Puth, the Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, XXXTentacion, etc. 2017 songs: "Attention" by Charlie Puth, "Back to You" by Louis Tomlinson ft. Bebe Rexha and Digital Farm Animals, "Believer" by Imagine Dragons, "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee, "DNA" by BTS, "Goosebumps" by Travis Scott ft. Kendrick Lamar, "Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift, "New Rules" by Dua Lipa, "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran, "Sign of the Times" by Harry Styles, etc. 2018 songs: "Better Now" by Post Malone, "Breathin'" by Ariana Grande, "Call Out My Name" by the Weeknd, "Ddu-du-ddu-du" by Blackpink, "Finesse" by Bruno Mars and Cardi B, "Friends" by Marshmello and Anne-Marie, "God's Plan" by Drake, "Happier" by Marshmello ft. Bastille, "High Hopes" by Panic at the Disco!, "Lucid Dreams" by JuiceWRLD, "Sunflower" by Post Malone and Swae Lee, etc. 2019 songs: "7 Rings" by Ariana Grande, "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish, "Circles" by Post Malone, "Good as Hell" by Lizzo, "I Don't Care" by Ed Sheeran ft. Justin Bieber, "ME!" by Taylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie, "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, "Someone You Loved" by Lewis Capaldi, "Sucker" by the Jonas Brothers, etc.

Host parties with 2010s music. The music in the 2010s varied a lot between 2010 and 2019. Music changed from EDM and pop tunes to trap and reggaetón. You can make a large playlist full of tunes from the decade, or you could host a party specific to a few years of the decade (e.g. 2010 to 2013 or 2017 to 2019). If you are doing that, put songs that were made in between those years. For early 2010s, you could host an EDM party, with everyone wearing neon clothing and making it glow-in-the-dark. For the late 2010s, a chill or tropical vibe could be established. Request 2010s songs during dances and parties. To feel like a 2010s kid, request songs that were made in the 2010s during dances and other events. Many people like a boost of nostalgia during dances, so they might agree to putting old songs on the dance playlist.

Listen to 2010s songs in the car. Many people enjoy listening to today's tunes in the car to enjoy them or to sing along. If you did this back in the 2010s, you could continue doing so. If you aren't a 2010s kid, try asking your parents to put on some 2010s songs in the car. You can sing along to the songs as your parents drive the car. You can also pretend that you are in a music video. Many kids also like lip-syncing to the song, so you can do that if you want.

In Fashion

Find some 2010s fashion icons. Most of these were famous singers and actors that rose to fame in the 2000s and the 2010s. Music influenced many fashion styles of the 2010s; there were hip-hop, preppy, K-POP, and vintage-inspired fashion styles. Search some of these up to gain some inspiration on your exact 2010s fashion style. Drake Harry Styles Justin Bieber Meghan Markle Nicki Minaj One Direction Rihanna Taylor Swift Timothée Chalamet Tyler, the Creator Zendaya

Wear graphic tees. Specifically, wear graphic tees with cartoon characters from the 2010s or with cute pictures of things on them with a couple of words. Don't buy T-shirts with just words; this will make you look more like a 2000s kid than a 2010s kid. Those were more popular in the 2000s than the 2010s. Graphic tees with animals and cartoons on them are most likely still sold in clothing stores, so you can easily get them.

Wear jeans. Wear jean accessories with other types of clothing to get a mix. If you're wearing jeans as bottoms, wear high-waisted ones for the ultimate 2010s look. You can also wear jeggings (tight jeans), which were a fad in the 2010s. Try not to wear all the jean accessories you have together. For example, don't pair your jeans with a jean jacket or a skirt. Pair it with a hoodie or T-shirt. You can pair jean bottoms with a T-shirt or a polo shirt. You can add a hoodie or a fleece jacket along with the jean accessories too. Adding a denim jacket of a different color other than blue can make your outfit look good.

Wear athletic clothing. Wear athletic clothing like T-shirts, athletic gym shorts, and hoodies for everyday wear. You can also wear leggings if you don't want or have gym shorts. If you wear a uniform to school, wear this when school's not in session. You don't need to add excessive athletic accessories (sweatbands, hoodies, chains, baggy pants) to the mix; these are more of 2000s fashion than 2010s. Wear a regular T-shirt along with gym shorts or sweatpants during cold weather. If it's really cold, wear a hoodie with sweatpants.

Wear clothes with flip sequins. These were a massive trend in the 2010s, and you could see many kids with your school with shirts that had sequins. When you flipped the sequins, the shirt's pattern changed completely. If the shirt had a picture of an animal, flipping the sequins could've changed the type of animal that was on the shirt. Flip sequined shirts were a fad for many kids in the 2010s. These shirts are probably still available, so check clothing retailers near you to see if there are any of these around you.

Wear casual athletic shoes. Most kids in the 2010s wore sneakers and other types of casual shoes to school. You have probably seen kids wear Nike, Adidas, Fila, or Under Armour shoes to school in this decade. Athletic shoes are comfortable to exercise and do physical activity in, which explains why they were (and still are) popular to wear to school; kids run around a lot during PE and recess. Some popular shoe brands from the 2010s include Adidas, Air Jordans, Converse, Diadora, Fila, New Balance, Nike (especially Air Yeezys), Skechers, and Under Armour.

Wear accessories that were popular in the 2010s. 2010s kids often paired their look with different accessories that they could mix and match. The accessories depend on what you wear, so go online to see what accessories best fit your look and outfit. For example, go with a headband in your hair if it's kept down (and if you want a feminine look). Headbands in straight or wavy hair were popular in the 2010s. Make some rainbow loom bracelets to share and wear with your friends. Wear friendship bracelets or regular bracelets on your wrists. Wear a necklace as an accessory. Wear a baseball cap as another athletic accessory. You can wear this with most summer clothing. Wear a regular watch or a smartwatch to school to keep track of the time. It's a fashionable accessory; you can also check the time with it!

Become a member of a subculture. There were many subcultures in the 2010s, along with some new ones. If you want to become part of a subculture, search for one that you connect with the most. See which one goes well with your personality. Become a skaterhead. Look preppy. Be a VSCO kid. This subculture emerged in 2019. Become an e-kid. This subculture emerged during the last years of the 2010s. Become part of the hip-hop subculture.

In Toys, Games, and Shows

Find some dolls that you may have had in the 2010s. Many of these are still sold in stores, although you may have to check online if your in-person retailer does not have these anymore. Kids still played with dolls in the 2010s, and there were many emerging brands as well as old ones. For example, Barbie dolls had been around for 50 years already in the 2010s. American Girl dolls were also still around. However, other brands such as Monster High, Ever After High, and Disney were also competing. Some doll brands that were popular in the 2010s include: Barbie (first released in 1959) American Girl (first released in 1986) Bratz (first released in 2001) Lalaloopsy (released in 2010) Monster High (released in 2010) Disney, especially with princess brands like Frozen and Moana Ever After High (released in 2013 alongside the Monster High dolls) Shopkins Shoppies (released in 2015) LOL Surprise! (released in 2016)

Find some 2010s toys in stores. Most 2010s toys are still sold in stores today. There were a variety of toys that were popular in the 2010s, from action figures to stuffed animals and collectible toys. Add these as part of your collection and play with these! Hot Wheels cars (released in 1968) Nerf toy guns from the 2010s (first released in 1969) Baby Alive baby dolls from the 2010s (reintroduced by Hasbro in 2006) Silly Bandz, rubber bands that you could bend into different shapes (first sold in 2008) Beanie Boos (released in 2009) ZhuZhu Pets (released in 2009) My Little Pony figurines (first released in 1981; fourth incarnation released in 2010) Sing-a-ma-jigs (released in 2010) The Lego Ninjago franchise (released 2011) Shopkins collectible mini accessories (released in 2014) Hatchimals (released in 2016) Fidget spinners (popularized in 2017, but first made in 1993) Fingerlings (released in 2017)

Play and use video games released in the 2010s decade. To become a 2010s kid, play video games that were either released in the 2010s or had editions made in the 2010s. This was the decade in which mobile games peaked and games with higher definition 3D graphics began to be made. VR was also being developed. Invite your friends to play these games if you want. If you were a kid in most of the 2010s, you may find some of these nostalgic. Angry Birds (released in 2009) Animal Crossings (released in 2012) Flappy Bird (released in 2013) Fortnite (released in 2017) Grand Theft Auto V (released in 2015) League of Legends (released in 2009) Minecraft (released in 2009) Pokémon Go (released in 2016) Portal 2 (released in 2011)

Use video game consoles released in the 2010s. Nintendo and PlayStation were still competing in the 2010s, as well as Xbox. Chances are, you have used these before or have seen them online. If you have some of these consoles, get them out. If you don't, try searching online for them, although they will probably be more expensive. Most of these consoles aren't produced anymore, so you'll have to check the internet to find them in good condition. Play games with these consoles to experience the 2010s gaming experience! Nintendo Wii U (released in 2012) Nintendo Switch (released in 2017) PlayStation 4 (released in 2013) Xbox One (released in 2013)

Watch kids' movies that were released in the 2010s. During a movie marathon or if you're at a friend's house, suggest adding some nostalgia boosters. If you weren't a 2010s kid, try watching some of these movies to get what 2010s kids watched for entertainment. Most 2010s movies were 3D animated and more complex than movies before 2010. Toy Story 3 (released 2010) Puss in Boots (released in 2011) Hotel Transylvania (released in 2012) Frozen (released 2013) The Lego Movie (released 2014) Inside Out (released 2015) Zootopia (released 2016) Paddington 2 (released 2017) Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (released 2018) Detective Pikachu (released 2019)

Try watching some cartoons that were popular in the 2010s. After school and homework, watch some cartoons that were popular in the 2010s decade to see what things kids watched back then. See if your TV still airs 2010s cartoons. If it only airs more recent cartoons, try YouTube, Netflix, or another streaming service. If you're not interested in watching cartoons anymore, don't worry! Be a 2010s kid in other ways, such as dressing like one or sharing similar experiences. Bob the Builder (2005-2012) Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman (2006-2010) Phineas and Ferb (2007-) Sid the Science Kid (2008-2012) Adventure Time (first aired in 2010) The Amazing World of Gumball (first aired in 2011) Wild Kratts (first aired in 2011) Gravity Falls (first aired in 2012) Teen Titans Go! (first aired in 2013) Steven Universe (first aired in 2014) Star vs. the Forces of Evil (first aired in 2015) Ben 10 (5th incarnation aired in 2016) Ducktales (reboot of the 1987 series aired in 2017) Craig of the Creek (first aired in 2018) Molly of Denali (first aired in 2019)

In Experiences

Think about old 2010s technology you used to have. If you were a 2010s kid, think about what types of technology existed. If you weren't a 2010s kid, research about the types of technology. If you still have some, find them and see if they still work. The 2010s marked some changes to the 2000s technology in the past. Companies began rapidly developing technology and apps for mobile phones in the later half of the 2010s, as well as VR. 4G cellular networks Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, Microsoft Office 2016, and Microsoft Office 2019 OS X Lion (2011), OS X Mountain Lion (2012), OS X Mavericks (2013), OS X Yosemite (2014), OS X El Capitan (2015), macOS Sierra (2015), macOS High Sierra (2017), macOS Mojave (2018), and macOS Catalina (2019) Windows Vista (first released in 2006, discontinued in 2017) Windows 7 (first released in 2009, discontinued in 2020) Windows 8 (first released in 2013, discontinued in 2022) Windows 10 (first released in 2015) The Internet Explorer browser, version 8 (released in 2009)

Appreciate 2010s memes and viral things. The 2010s marked the start of widespread internet usage, which eventually made a widespread internet culture. Videos and images started going viral (meaning that they were popular and shared on various social media sites online), which included many iconic memes. Look at and appreciate various 2010s memes, gifs, and viral videos which were a key part of the 2010s culture. Some of these memes and viral things include: "Blinking White Guy" "Distracted Boyfriend" "Doge" "Grumpy Cat" The "This Is Fine" dog Various SpongeBob SquarePants memes The "record scratch" sound for something surprising Two scenes from Drake's music video for "Hotline Bling" (2015) The song "The Duck Song" (2009) The song "Gangnam Style" (2012) The song "What Does the Fox Say?" (2013) The song "Old Town Road" (2019)

Attempt some 2010s viral trends. Trends and fads spread even more in the 2010s due to the wide usage of the internet. Videos and tutorials spread fast with people constantly sharing links to them and posting them on social media. Only attempt safe viral trends; do not try to do dangerous ones that may risk your safety or the safety of people around you. Try out some trends below: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge The Harlem Shake The Mannequin Challenge The Dress Yanny vs. Laurel (and similar challenges)

Go through the history of YouTube. YouTube was founded in February 2005 by Jawed Karim, Chad Hurley, and Steve Chen. The website began gaining users in 2006, and has since continued to increase in YouTube channels and users. The first famous YouTubers had humble beginnings in the early 2010s. Popular YouTubers such as PewDiePie, Smosh, and Dude Perfect began their channels in the early 2010s. An easy way to find out the history of YouTube is to go through the WayBack Machine. Type in the YouTube URL, and click on a timestamp to see what YouTube looked like. There were functions on the platform that don't exist now. For example, you could see the number of dislikes on a video until 2021. Search up old YouTubers' names that you remember. The first ever YouTuber was Jawed Karim. He was one of the founders of YouTube who posted a video titled "me at the zoo" in 2005. This is also the oldest video on the platform.

Watch old YouTube videos. YouTube was in its infancy in the early 2010s. It was founded in 2005. Many 2010s YouTubers have either gained widespread popularity or have stopped posting in more recent years. Watch YouTubers that were popular in the 2010s. You can also watch YouTubers that you watched and liked in the 2010s. Some of these YouTubers include: Annoying Orange CookieSwirlC Dude Perfect EvanTube HD Jacksepticeye JianHao Tan Markiplier NigaHiga PewDiePie's channel in its early years REACT (formerly called FBE, which stood for Fine Bros Entertainment) Smosh SuperMarioLogan in the early 2010s (the quality of the channel's videos have degraded over the years, so watch early videos from the channel) Technoblade Wengie

Attend a Scholastic book fair. Scholastic book fairs have existed since 1981 , and the experience of going to one has been very similar throughout the years. You bring some change from home and go to the book fair to check out some books and little trinkets you can buy. You write down the things you want to buy on a wishlist first. Then, you come back the next day to buy the things.

Buy a McDonald's Happy Meal. If you are still a child, try asking your parents to buy you a Happy Meal. If you have money or are old enough, go to McDonald's and buy a Happy Meal. These are an essential part of many people's childhood experience, regardless of which decade they were a kid in. In the 2010s, apple slices were included in Happy Meals to make them healthier. If you have McDonald's Happy Meal toys from the 2010s, try to find them. Some are iconic, such as the Trolls pencil toppers and the Hello Kitty accessories. Websites like the Happy Meal Toys fandom page show you the Happy Meal toys from the very beginning (1979) to now. Start from the year 2010 and scroll to 2019 to see if you have any of these toys. You can also copy and paste the names into a search engine to find pictures of the toys.

Get into some 2010s trends. Each modern decade has its many trends. The 2010s trends, fads, and experiences were defined by the widespread internet, the infancy of social media, and viral videos. Movies and music also influenced the bright, outspoken culture of the 2010s. People were following popular culture on Twitter and YouTube in its infancy. The first viral YouTube music videos were made in the 2010s. Become a Star Wars fan. The Star Wars movies blew up in the 2010s. Star Wars: The Force Awakens broke multiple records, including being the fastest movie to gross 1 billion dollars! Dance the floss. This was popularized when a regular kid nicknamed "the Backpack Kid" posted a video of him dancing the floss. Do the Harlem Shake. Do the nae nae dance. Flip a plastic water bottle. Make slime. Learn to fly a drone. Listen to the popular artists of the time. The Justin Bieber, One Direction, and Taylor Swift fandoms were some of the largest fandoms. The Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Drake, Shawn Mendes, Lil Nas X, and Billie Eilish fandoms were created in the mid to late 2010s. Listen to viral 2010s songs, such as "What Does the Fox Say?", "PPAP" (Pen-Pineapple Apple Pen), "Despacito", and "Old Town Road". Play Pokemon Go. Ride on a hoverboard. Watch the Annoying Orange episodes, which were made throughout the entire 2010s.