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Create a simple kid friendly blog with parent or teacher help; publish weekly posts about hobbies, photos, and learning while practicing writing and safety.

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Step-by-step guide to start a kid-friendly blog

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What is Blogging? for Elementary Students

What you need
Adult supervision required, colouring materials, paper and pencil, photos you want to share printed or digital

Step 1

Talk with a parent or teacher and agree to start a kid-friendly blog together.

Step 2

Choose the main topic for your blog with your adult like hobbies photos or things you are learning.

Step 3

Pick a fun kid-safe blog name with your adult.

Step 4

Write a short plan for your first post on paper.

Step 5

Ask your adult to set up the blog account on a child-friendly platform.

Step 6

With your adult set the blog privacy so only approved readers can see your posts.

Step 7

Type your first post into the blog editor following your paper plan.

Step 8

Ask your adult to upload one photo to your post.

Step 9

Check the post with your adult to remove any names addresses school photos or other personal information.

Step 10

Ask your adult to proofread your post for spelling and safety.

Step 11

Publish the post only after your adult gives permission.

Step 12

Write a simple weekly schedule saying which day you will create and publish a post.

Step 13

Keep a notebook of ideas drafts and photos for future posts.

Step 14

Ask your adult to help moderate comments on your blog.

Step 15

With an adult share your finished blog on DIY.org

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can we use if we can't access DIY.org or a kid-friendly blogging platform?

If DIY.org or a kid-friendly platform isn't available, ask your adult to set the blog up on a general platform like WordPress.com or Blogger and immediately follow the instruction to set the blog privacy so only approved readers can see your posts before sharing.

What should we do if the blog editor won't save our draft or won't upload the photo for 'Ask your adult to upload one photo to your post'?

If the editor won't save or upload, copy your typed first post into your notebook or a text file, have your adult check the photo file size/format and the internet/browser, then retry the 'Ask your adult to upload one photo to your post' step and re-save the draft.

How can we adapt this activity for younger children or older kids?

For younger children, have the adult type the child's ideas from the 'Write a short plan for your first post on paper' step and choose photos together, while older kids can draft posts themselves, set the weekly schedule, and help moderate comments with adult supervision.

How can we extend or personalize the blog after following all the steps and sharing on DIY.org?

To extend the activity, use your notebook of ideas to create themed series, add custom headers or categories in the blog editor, invite an adult-approved guest post, and plan posts into your simple weekly schedule before sharing more on DIY.org.

Watch videos on how to start a kid-friendly blog

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Facts about digital literacy and online safety for kids

📝 Kids who write regularly often grow stronger vocabularies and more confidence in sharing ideas.

🔒 Many blog platforms let you make posts private or password-protected so you can share safely with family or your class.

📸 Posts with photos or drawings are more fun to read and help your hobbies jump off the page.

📅 Publishing once a week builds a creative habit — short 15–30 minute posts add up to big improvements.

🌐 There are millions of blogs online — you can find blogs about almost any hobby you love.

How do I start a kid-friendly blog with my child?

Begin by choosing a simple, kid-friendly platform or a parent-controlled account on WordPress, Blogger, Kidblog, or a private blog. Pick a theme and set clear privacy settings; use a parent email for sign-up. Plan weekly post topics together (hobbies, photos, learning). Teach basic writing, help take or edit photos, and draft posts together. Review and approve every post before publishing, and decide in advance how you will handle comments and sharing.

What materials and tools do I need to start a kids' blog?

You’ll need a computer or tablet with internet access, a parent-controlled email, and a blogging platform account. A simple camera or smartphone for photos, basic photo-editing app, and a word processor or notes app help. Keep a notebook for post ideas, a calendar for weekly posts, and a checklist for privacy (no personal info, location off). Optional: kid-friendly templates, stickers or simple graphics tools to make posts fun.

What ages is a blogging activity suitable for and how involved should parents be?

Blogging suits kids roughly ages 5–14, with supervision levels varying. Ages 5–7 need heavy adult help to type, choose photos, and publish. Ages 8–10 can draft posts and learn basic editing with guidance. Ages 11–14 can work more independently but should still have posts reviewed, privacy checks, and discussions about online behavior. Always maintain parental control over accounts and monitor activity regularly.

What are the benefits and safety tips for a child blogging project?

Blogging builds writing, storytelling, and digital literacy while boosting confidence and creativity; it also creates a record of learning and hobbies. For safety, never share full names, addresses, school names, or schedules. Use pseudonyms, set strict privacy settings, disable or moderate comments, and review photos before posting. Teach respectful online behavior, use strong passwords, and check the blog together weekly to keep content appropriate and secure.
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