Create a Poll
Make a simple poll using paper or a kid-safe online tool, write clear questions, collect votes, tally results, and share findings.
Step-by-step guide to create a poll
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Step 1
Pick a fun poll question you want to ask other kids or family members.
Step 2
Decide if you will run the poll on paper or with a kid-safe online poll tool.
Step 3
Create 3 to 5 clear answer choices and write each one on your paper or type them into the tool.
Step 4
Make a voting spot for each choice by drawing a checkbox next to each option or preparing small slips with the option names.
Step 5
Write one short instruction that tells people how to vote (for example "Put one sticker or mark one X").
Step 6
Decorate your paper poll with colours or stickers to make it fun and easy to read.
Step 7
Do a quick test by asking one person to vote to make sure everything works and is clear.
Step 8
Ask at least five friends or family members to vote in your poll.
Step 9
Collect all the votes by checking the boxes on paper or by viewing the online results.
Step 10
Tally the votes by counting how many marks each option got and write the numbers next to each choice.
Step 11
Make a simple picture of your results by drawing a bar graph or coloring boxes to show which choice won.
Step 12
Share your finished poll and the results 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 if we don't have a kid-safe online poll tool, stickers, or small slips?
If you don't have an online tool or stickers, run the poll on paper (as the instructions allow), draw checkboxes next to each option, and use coins, buttons, or Post‑it notes as voting slips while coloring with crayons or markers to decorate.
What if people vote the wrong way or the marks are messy and hard to count?
If votes are unclear, rewrite the single voting instruction in step 5 to be very specific (for example, "Put one sticker or mark one X in a box"), demonstrate one example during the 'Do a quick test' step, and ask voters to use only one kind of mark so tallying in step 9 is simple.
How can I adapt this poll activity for younger or older kids?
For younger children, limit the poll to 2–3 illustrated choices, let them vote with stickers and help count aloud when tallying, and for older kids use a kid-safe online poll tool, create 3–5 clear text choices, calculate percentages, and make a more detailed bar graph before sharing on DIY.org.
How can we make the poll more fun or personalized after we finish the tally and bar graph?
To enhance the project, personalize the paper by adding drawings or photos for each option, use different colored stickers to show who voted, label your bar graph with numbers and a legend, and post a photo plus a short caption of the finished poll on DIY.org.
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Facts about surveys and data collection for kids
⏱️ Online polls can be super fast: some popular polls collect hundreds of votes in an hour!
🗳️ In a small poll of 10 people, one vote equals 10% — so every single response really matters!
🛡️ Kid-safe tip: good polls avoid collecting names or private details unless you have permission — privacy is important.
📊 Pie charts and bar graphs are two of the most popular ways to show poll results so everyone can understand them quickly.
🤔 The exact wording of a question can change answers a lot — survey experts call this the “question wording effect.”
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