Write a review
Write a short review of a book, toy, or movie. Describe favorite parts, give a star rating, and suggest one improvement or recommendation.
Step-by-step guide to write a review
How to write a book review for kids #bookreview
Step 1
Choose one book; toy; or movie you want to review.
Step 2
Write the title and whether it is a book; toy; or movie at the top of your paper.
Step 3
Write one short sentence that tells what the story is about or what the toy does.
Step 4
Write two short sentences that describe your favorite part and why you liked it.
Step 5
Pick a star rating from 1 to 5 and write the number and draw that many stars.
Step 6
Write one sentence that suggests one improvement or who you would recommend it to.
Step 7
Write three words that describe how the book; toy; or movie made you feel.
Step 8
Draw a small picture of your favorite scene or how the toy looks.
Step 9
Read your review out loud to yourself to hear how it sounds.
Step 10
Fix one spelling or punctuation mistake you find when you read it.
Step 11
Decorate your review with colours or stickers to make it bright and fun.
Step 12
Ask an adult to help you take a photo or type your review so it is ready to share.
Step 13
Share your finished review 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 I use if I don't have a camera or printer to take or type my review?
Ask an adult to use their smartphone or tablet to take a photo or to type your review so you can finish the step 'Ask an adult to help you take a photo or type your review' and then share it on DIY.org.
I'm stuck writing the one-sentence summary or the two sentences about my favorite part — what should I try?
Use the prompts 'Who? What happens/what does the toy do? Where?' to write the one short sentence that tells what the story is about or what the toy does, then pick the most exciting scene or toy feature and explain in two short sentences why it was your favorite.
How can I adapt this activity for different ages?
For preschoolers, have them dictate the title, rating, three feeling words, and draw the picture while an adult writes or photographs the review, and for older kids have them expand sentences, compare to another book/toy/movie, and give a sentence justifying their star rating.
How can we make the review more creative or share it with friends?
Decorate the review with colours or stickers, add a small photo or a short video of your favorite scene or how the toy looks, and then use the adult's help to type or photograph it so it's ready to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about opinion writing for kids
✍️ Writing a quick review practices opinion, evidence, and clear sentences — great skills for school and beyond.
⭐ Online review systems usually use stars (5 = best, 1 = worst) or numbers so everyone can compare at a glance.
🎬 Movie reviewers often include a 'spoiler warning' so readers can choose whether to read plot details.
📚 Short book reviews help readers decide quickly — many newspapers and kid websites publish kid-friendly 100–200 word reviews.
🧸 Toy reviewers check safety standards like ASTM F963 (U.S.) or EN71 (Europe) to make sure toys are safe for kids.
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