Parent-Guided Kids Project Tutor
Design a child-friendly mobile lesson that teaches one practical science project with caregiver controls.
The brief
Understand the problem
Background
Hands-on projects can make learning memorable, but children need age-appropriate reading, safe materials, accessible instructions, and careful handling of profiles, media, and external communication.
User context
Nine-year-old Lucas wants to build a paper bridge for a school topic. His parent wants to review materials and safety notes before the lesson starts.
Product problem
The lesson must support independent discovery without collecting unnecessary child data or placing risky steps outside caregiver review.
Objective
Create caregiver setup, child lesson, guided build, and learning reflection for one safe practical project.
What to design
Define the experience
Required experience
- A caregiver reviews age fit, materials, and privacy
- The child chooses a supported project variation
- The child follows illustrated steps and asks for a hint
- The child reflects on the result without public posting
Screens and states
- Caregiver project review
- Child lesson introduction
- Guided build step
- Private reflection
Core user flow
Follow the critical path
- 01
Lucas's parent checks materials and approves the paper bridge
- 02
Lucas watches a short concept demonstration with captions
- 03
He builds and tests the bridge through paced steps
- 04
He records what changed when the bridge bent
Product rules
Requirements and constraints
Requirements
- Use age-appropriate language, audio support, and large controls
- Place tool and material safety behind caregiver confirmation
- Keep child profiles private and minimal
- Offer hints that support reasoning instead of revealing every answer
Constraints
- No direct messaging with unknown adults
- Photos and voice recordings must be optional and locally private by default
- External links require a caregiver gate
Reality check
States worth considering
Finish line
What to deliver
- Four tablet-first screens with separate caregiver and child states
Optional direction
Visual resources
Use these as a starting constraint if you want one. They are not part of the required solution.