In an attempt to spur on the imaginative spirit children were using on a more tangible basis in the past, technology is providing do-it-yourself programs that challenge them in different ways such as with Make it Kids. Make it Kids is a mobile app that allows children to create their own games and activities for themselves and others.
Able to share through social media or email, the Make it Kids games is quite extensive in its offerings. Kapi Awards writes, "The app comes with interactive menus, drawing, memory, relationships and quizzes (including written ones), a range of themes and multiple content libraries (sounds and images) to access from the outset and even users can select their own content to be included."
DIY Interactive Gaming Apps
Make it Kids Lets Children Create Their Own Imaginative Activities
Trend Themes
1. DIY Gaming - The trend of DIY gaming apps allows children to create and customize their own games and activities, fostering creativity and imagination.
2. Interactive Learning - Interactive menus, quizzes, and memory challenges within gaming apps provide educational opportunities while keeping children engaged and entertained.
3. Social Sharing - The ability to share self-created games and activities through social media or email encourages collaboration and community building among children.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - The rise of DIY gaming apps presents opportunities for developers to create interactive and user-friendly platforms for children to design their own games.
2. Edtech - EdTech companies can leverage the trend of interactive learning through DIY gaming apps to create educational content and tools that enhance children's cognitive development.
3. Social Media - The integration of social sharing features in DIY gaming apps opens up possibilities for social media platforms to collaborate with developers and provide a safe space for children to share their creations.