Have someone interview you

What can we use if we don't have paper, a pen, or a timer for this interview activity?

Use a smartphone or tablet notes app instead of paper and pen, use the phone's stopwatch or a kitchen timer for the three-minute timer, and if you can't post to DIY.org share your written 'one thing you did well and one thing you want to practice' with a parent or teacher.

What should we do if the interviewer rushes or the interviewee gives very short answers during the five-question rounds?

Number the five simple interview questions on your paper, have the interviewer read each question slowly and clearly while the three-minute timer runs, and remind the interviewee to answer using one full sentence so there's time for the interviewer's short friendly feedback.

How can we change the steps to suit younger or older children doing the activity?

For younger kids, reduce the task to one short fact and two simple questions with a one-minute timer and verbal prompts, while older children can write extra facts, add follow-up questions, and extend each interview turn to five minutes.

How can we extend or personalize the interview activity beyond the basic instructions?

Record the interview on a phone so you can review answers, create colorful question cards or topic props to use during the quiet-space interview, and add specific practice goals to the 'one thing you want to practice next time' before sharing on DIY.org.