Search & Share Using Hashtags!

What can we use instead of sticky notes or a computer if we don’t have them?

If you don’t have sticky notes, cut small pieces of paper or use index cards to write each hashtag and tape them to your paper, and if you lack a computer use a tablet or phone as the search bar to press Enter and find articles or videos.

What should we do if the hashtag searches show unsafe or unrelated results?

If a hashtag search returns unsafe or unrelated results, stop the search, choose a different descriptive word on your paper, make a new sticky-note hashtag, re-search it, and ask an adult to review the results before you draft or post.

How can this activity be changed for younger kids or older kids?

For younger kids, have an adult type the topic into the search bar, read titles aloud, help pick one descriptive word and make a single sticky-note hashtag and remove personal info before posting on DIY.org, while older kids can read three results independently, create three hashtags, and draft a longer message with one or two hashtags.

How can we make the final post more interesting or personal?

To enhance your creation, add a small drawing or photo on your paper that illustrates the fact you share, cite the article or video you used, and tailor your drafted message and chosen hashtag(s) to match that image before asking an adult to help post on DIY.org.