BBC Own It App and Keyboard - discontinued

Own It encourages children to add notes and reflect on their emotions, much like a little diary.

Here’s how to add a note:

Step 1 – launch the Own It app and tap the button below the face

Step 2 – select an emoji

Step 3 – choose a second emoji from the wider set

Step 4 – type a note and select ‘done’

Step 5 – review your note and ‘finish’

Step 6 – press the bubbles icon at the bottom of the screen and watch your note appear

How to use the keyboard

The Own It app comes with a special keyboard. This can be used just like any other keyboard – to type messages to friends, post an update or search online – but it also gives helpful tips and friendly advice to children when they need it.

Here’s how to use the Own It keyboard:

Step 1 – open your favourite messaging app and select the text box to see the Own It keyboard

Step 2 – start typing and watch as the little face reacts to the sentiment of your message

Step 3 – tap the little face to find out more

You can test the keyboard to see what it says in different situations. For example, you could type:

– ‘I hate you to see the keyboard’s reaction to meanness’

– ‘love you to see the keyboard give positive feedback’

– ‘I’m being bullied to get immediate support’

How to use ‘all about me’ 

The All about me section is home to your child’s:

– notes

– badges (won by completing quizzes or adding notes)

– phone usage insights (such as how long you’ve been on their phone at night)

Children can see their achievements and insights over the past 7 days, or reflect on their emotions with the month view.

Here’s how to use the All about me section:

Step 1 – launch the Own It app and tap the bubbles icon at the bottom right of the screen

Step 2 – click on the bubbles to see notes, badges and insights

Step 3 – switch to the months view to see your achievements and insights, month-by-month

How to use the ‘good to know’ section

The Good to know section is where your child can find loads of useful content, including:

– videos

– quizzes

– articles

Children can browse content by theme – such as friendships and feelings – or find content tailored especially to them in the For you section.

Here’s how to try it out:

Step 1 – launch the Own It app and tap the cards icon at the bottom left of the screen

Step 2 – scroll through the content by clicking on the categories

Step 3 – click to read articles and watch videos