Review an app for DIY Times
Review a child friendly DIY app for DIY Times by testing features, rating usability, choosing favorite projects, and writing a short three-point review.
Step-by-step guide to review a child-friendly DIY app for DIY Times
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Step 1
Ask an adult to open the DIY Times app with you.
Step 2
Look at the app home screen for two minutes to see what it shows.
Step 3
Write three words in your notebook that describe how the home screen feels.
Step 4
Tap a project that looks fun to open its project page.
Step 5
Read the project steps slowly from top to bottom.
Step 6
Watch the project's video or look at its photos carefully.
Step 7
Use the search box in the app to find a project by typing one keyword.
Step 8
Draw a simple 1-to-5 rating scale in your notebook for usability.
Step 9
Circle the number that shows how easy the app was to use.
Step 10
Pick your two favorite projects and write their names in your notebook.
Step 11
Write one short reason for each favorite project explaining why you liked it.
Step 12
Write a short three-point review in your notebook with one sentence about what you liked one sentence about what could be better and one sentence recommending it to friends.
Step 13
Decorate your review with stickers or colors to make it look awesome.
Step 14
Ask an adult to help you post your three-point review and any pictures on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead of a notebook or stickers if we don't have them?
If you don't have a notebook or stickers, use plain paper or a notes app to write the three words, draw the 1-5 rating scale and list favorite projects, and use colored pencils or simple drawings instead of stickers to decorate your review.
What should we do if the app won't open, the project's video won't play, or the search box finds nothing?
Ask an adult to check the device's internet connection, close and reopen the DIY Times app, try a different keyword in the search box, and view the project's photos or read the steps slowly from top to bottom if the video still won't load.
How can we change the activity for younger kids or older kids?
For preschoolers have an adult point at the home screen and write the child's three words and circle a number on the drawn rating scale for them; for elementary kids let them tap a project, watch the video, and write short reasons; and for older kids ask them to write the full three-point review, decorate it themselves, and post with adult help.
How can we make this review more creative or useful before posting on DIY.org?
Enhance the review by taking screenshots or photos of your two favorite project pages, trying one small step from a favorite project at home and adding before-and-after pictures to your decorated three-point review, or inviting friends to compare rating scales to pick a class favorite.
Facts about digital literacy for kids
â Apps with higher star ratings are more likely to be downloaded, so your short review can really help others decide.
đŻ Kids often prefer apps that are interactive and give clear step-by-step goalsâproject-based apps score high on engagement.
đą Over 2 million apps are available across major app stores â that's a big playground to explore!
đ Short, specific feedback (like your three-point review) helps developers fix bugs and add better features faster.
đ Top kid-friendly apps usually include parental controls and clear privacy info to keep young users safe.
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