Contribute to a hashtag
Create a drawing, photo, or short video about something positive, write a short caption, and ask an adult to post it with the hashtag.
About this activity
Create a drawing, photo, or short video about something positive, write a short caption, and ask an adult to post it with the hashtag.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Gather your materials and find a comfy clean workspace to make or take your creation.
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Step 2
Think of one positive thing you want to share like a kind act a favorite happy place or something that makes you smile.
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Step 3
Choose whether you will make a drawing take a photo or record a short video about that positive thing.
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Step 4
Create your drawing or set up and take your photo or record your short video.
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Step 5
Add bright colors stickers or simple edits to make your creation look cheerful and clear.
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Step 6
Write a short caption that explains your positive message in one or two sentences.
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Step 7
Add the hashtag you were asked to use at the end of your caption.
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Step 8
Show your creation and caption to an adult and ask them to check it.
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Step 9
Ask the adult to post your creation online using the hashtag you added.
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Step 10
Help the adult by showing where the file is or handing them the physical drawing so they can post it.
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Step 11
Share your finished creation on DIY.org.
Fun facts
How do I help my child contribute to a positive hashtag campaign?
To contribute, pick a positive idea (kind act, nature, smile). Create a drawing, take a photo, or record a short (10–30s) video. Write a one-sentence caption describing the moment or message. Ask a trusted adult to review for safety and spelling, then post it from their account using the hashtag. Check the platform’s age rules, add no personal details, and consider setting the post to private or limiting audience if preferred. Encourage polite replies.
What materials do we need to create a drawing, photo, or short video for a hashtag?
You'll need basic creative supplies: paper, crayons, markers, paints, or a camera/phone for photos and videos. Optional: scissors, glue, stickers, a child-friendly editing app, and a simple tripod. Also have paper and pencil for planning the caption. Make sure an adult has access to the device and account for posting. Keep chargers handy and choose safe, non-toxic materials for young children. If recording, a quiet, well-lit spot helps produce a clear image or video.
What ages is this hashtag activity suitable for?
This activity suits many ages with adult supervision. Toddlers (2–4) can make simple drawings or photos with help; preschool and early elementary (4–7) enjoy guided crafts and captions. Ages 8–12 can plan short videos and write captions with minimal help. Teens can manage content but should still check privacy and platform rules with an adult. For under-13 children, adults must post from their accounts to follow most platform policies.
What are the benefits and safety tips for joining a positive hashtag?
Joining a positive hashtag encourages creativity, empathy, and confidence while teaching digital citizenship. Safety tips: never share full names, addresses, school names, or identifiable locations; disable geotags; ask an adult to review and post from their account; set audience to friends/family if preferred; monitor comments and hide or report anything hurtful. Variations include theme weeks (gratitude, nature), group projects, or printing artwork for offline sharing to limit online exposure.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can we use if we don't have stickers, colored markers, or a camera?
If you don't have stickers, markers, or a camera, use cut-out colored paper or crayons to add bright colors in step 5 and use a parent's smartphone to follow step 4 to take your photo or record your short video.
What should we do if the adult can't find the photo or video file to post?
If the adult can't find the file, save the image or video to the device's Photos or a clearly named folder and then physically show them the file location as suggested in 'Help the adult by showing where the file is' so they can post it.
How can this activity be changed for younger or older kids?
For younger kids pick a simple drawing and have an adult handle steps 7–9 (checking, posting, and sharing on DIY.org), while older kids can record and edit a short video in step 4–5 and write a slightly longer, thoughtful caption in step 6.
How can we make our submission more special or creative?
To personalize your creation, add props or a colorful background when you 'set up and take your photo' in step 4, use extra stickers or simple edits from step 5, and consider making a themed series of positive things before sharing on DIY.org.