Make a Product Review Video on YouTube for DIY
Make a short YouTube product review showcasing a DIY tool or kit, explain how it works, test it with an adult, and share honest opinions.
About this activity
Make a short YouTube product review showcasing a DIY tool or kit, explain how it works, test it with an adult, and share honest opinions.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Pick one DIY tool or kit you want to review and show to others.
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Gather a few small items you will use to test the tool and put them nearby.
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Put on your safety goggles before you touch the tool.
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Read the tool’s instructions and labels so you know how it is supposed to work.
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Ask an adult to help plan one short and safe test you will do on camera.
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Write a short script or bullet notes with a quick intro how-it-works the test and your opinion.
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Arrange a clean test area with your test items and a simple background.
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Ask the adult to help set up the camera or phone so it records the whole demo.
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Perform the planned test slowly while the adult assists and you explain what you are doing.
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Show the test results clearly to the camera so viewers can see what happened.
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Speak two things you liked about the tool and one thing you would change or warn about.
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Review the footage with your adult and make simple edits so the video is short and clear.
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Add a clear title and a short description that says what you tested and your honest opinion.
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Share your finished video and description on DIY.org.
Fun facts
How do you make a short YouTube product review video with a child?
Plan a simple script: introduce the child and the DIY tool or kit, explain what it does, show how it works while an adult helps, test it briefly, and give an honest opinion. Keep the video short (1–3 minutes), film steady close-ups of the product, record clear audio, and edit out long pauses. Have a parent check the video, add a clear title and description, and set privacy controls before posting.
What materials do I need to make a child's DIY product review video?
You’ll need the DIY tool or kit to review, a phone or camera with decent video, a tripod or stable surface, and an adult to supervise demonstrations. Optional items: a small external mic for clearer sound, a simple backdrop, safety gear (goggles, gloves) for hands-on testing, a basic editing app, and a notepad for planning lines and pros/cons. Keep chargers and first-aid nearby during testing.
What ages is this DIY YouTube review activity suitable for?
Good for a wide range: ages 6–8 can participate with heavy adult guidance (reading lines, demonstrating), ages 9–12 can lead the review with supervision, and teens 13+ can plan and edit more independently. Note YouTube requires users to be 13+ to have accounts; parents should manage uploads or use a family channel. Always match tasks to the child’s maturity and tool safety rating.
What safety tips should parents follow when doing a product review video with kids?
Always supervise hands-on testing and follow the tool’s instructions. Use appropriate PPE like goggles and gloves, test outdoors or in a well-ventilated area if needed, and avoid dangerous demonstrations. Protect privacy: don’t show addresses or personal contact info, consider disabling comments, and review content before posting. Teach children to be honest but kind in critiques and never pressure them into risky stunts for views.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can we use if we can't find the exact DIY tool or safety goggles from the instructions?
If the specific kit or tool is unavailable, pick a similar hand tool (for example a manual screwdriver instead of an electric driver) and replace missing safety goggles with ANSI-rated safety glasses or a clear face shield while keeping the same small test items and adult supervision.
My footage came out shaky or the test results aren't visible — how do we fix that?
Before filming the planned test, ask the adult to set the phone to airplane mode, prop it on a stable surface or tripod, check lighting, do a 10–20 second test recording to confirm the whole demo is in frame, and then re-record so the test results can be shown clearly to the camera.
How should we adapt this activity for younger kids or older kids?
For ages 5–7, limit the activity to one very simple, nonpowered test with the adult reading labels and assisting every step and using bullet notes, while ages 10+ can write a short script, perform a slightly more complex test with minimal adult help, and make simple edits during review.
What are easy ways to improve or personalize our product review before sharing on DIY.org?
Make the review more interesting by adding a close-up of the test results, including a short voiceover that states the two things you liked and one warning, comparing the tool to one similar item, and finishing with a clear title and short description that explains what you tested and your honest opinion.