Level 1

Ages Ages 6-9

Group 1: Foundations

Build your foundation with AI basics through fun, hands-on activities designed for young learners

Curriculum Content

Interactive lessons designed to engage and inspire young minds

Lessons

What is AI? Your Digital Friend

20 minutes Beginner

Meet Your New Digital Friend!

Artificial Intelligence, or "AI" for short, is like having a very smart computer friend that can understand that you say and help you with lots of cool things. Just like how you have different friends who are good at different things, AI can help you with drawing, writing stories, answering questions, and so much more!

AI is all around us:

Voice assistants like Siri or Alexa
Games that get smarter as you play
Apps that can recognize your voice
Cameras that can identify your pets
Maps that find the best way home

Let's See Examples First!

Example 1: What We Asked

🎯 Prompt:

Hi AI! Can you help me understand what you are?

🤖 AI Response:

Hi there! I'm like a computer friend who loves to help and learn! I can chat with you, answer questions, help with homework, and even help you create fun stories or pictures. Think of me as your helpful digital buddy who's always ready to explore and discover new things with you!

💡 Why This Works:

The AI introduces itself in a friendly, kid-appropriate way that makes it feel approachable and helpful.

Now You Try!

🌟 Your First AI Chat!

Try talking to an AI assistant and ask it these fun questions:

1. "What's your favorite color and why?"

2. "Can you tell me a fun fact about elephants?"

3. "What games do you like to play?"

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Always have a grown-up help you when chatting with AI!

Quick Access Links (Ask a grown-up to help!):

Try ChatGPT Try Claude Try Gemini

Think About It

What was the most interesting thing the AI told you?
How is talking to AI different from talking to your friends?
What would you like to ask AI to help you with?

Talking to AI: The Magic Words

25 minutes Beginner

Learning the Magic of Clear Communication

Just like when you talk to your friends or family, the way you talk to AI matters! The clearer and more specific you are, the better AI can understand and help you. Think of it like giving directions to a friend who wants to help you but needs to know exactly what you want.

Magic Words for Better AI Chats:

Please: "Please help me with..."
Can you: "Can you explain..."
I want to: "I want to create..."
Show me: "Show me how to..."
Thank you: Always be polite!

Let's See Examples First!

Example 1: What We Asked

🎯 Prompt:

Can you please help me write a short story about a friendly dragon?

🤖 AI Response:

I'd love to help you write a story! Here's a short story about a friendly dragon:

Sparkles the Friendly Dragon

Once upon a time, in a magical forest, lived a small dragon named Sparkles. Unlike other dragons, Sparkles didn't breathe fire - she breathed rainbow sparkles! Every day, she would fly around the forest helping woodland creatures. When rabbits lost their way, Sparkles' colorful sparkles would light up the path home. When birds needed help building nests, her gentle claws would weave the perfect branches together.

All the forest friends loved Sparkles because she was kind, helpful, and always ready to share her magic sparkles to make everyone's day brighter!

💡 Why This Works:

Using 'please' and being specific about wanting a 'short story about a friendly dragon' helped the AI understand exactly what was needed and create an age-appropriate story.

Now You Try!

🎯 Practice Your Magic Words!

Try asking AI for help using these magic words:

1. "Please explain why the sky is blue in simple words."

2. "Can you help me think of three fun activities for a rainy day?"

3. "I want to learn about my favorite animal. Can you tell me about pandas?"

✨ Remember: The clearer you are, the better AI can help you!

Quick Access Links (Ask a grown-up to help!):

Try ChatGPT Try Claude Try Gemini

Think About It

Which magic words helped you get the best answers from AI?
What happened when you were very specific about what you wanted?
How did being polite make your conversation with AI feel different?

AI Safety: Being a Good Digital Citizen

20 minutes Beginner

Staying Safe While Having Fun with AI

Just like we have rules to stay safe when playing outside or using the internet, we have special rules for using AI safely. These rules help us have fun while being smart and responsible digital citizens!

Important Safety Rules:

Never share personal information (your address, phone number, or school name)
Always have a grown-up nearby when using AI
Be kind and respectful in your conversations
Don't believe everything AI says - always check with a grown-up
If something feels weird or uncomfortable, tell an adult right away

Let's See Examples First!

Example 1: What We Asked

🎯 Prompt:

What should I do if AI asks me for personal information?

🤖 AI Response:

Great question! If any AI or computer program asks for personal information like your full name, address, phone number, or school name, you should:

1. Don't share it - Keep that information private
2. Tell a grown-up - Let a parent, teacher, or guardian know
3. Close the program - It's okay to stop using something that makes you uncomfortable

Remember: Good AI programs designed for kids won't ask for personal information. You're being very smart by asking this question!

💡 Why This Works:

This example teaches kids how to respond appropriately when asked for personal information and reinforces the safety rules.

Now You Try!

🛡️ Safety Practice Quiz!

Think about these situations and discuss the answers with a grown-up:

Situation 1: An AI asks "What's your home address so I can help you better?"

What should you do?

Situation 2: You want to ask AI about a topic for your school project.

How can you do this safely?

Situation 3: AI gives you an answer that sounds wrong or confusing.

What's your next step?

🎯 Remember: When in doubt, ask a grown-up!

Quick Access Links (Ask a grown-up to help!):

Try ChatGPT Try Claude Try Gemini

Think About It

Why is it important to keep some information private when talking to AI?
How do you feel when you follow the safety rules?
What would you tell a friend about staying safe with AI?

AI Helper: Homework and Learning Fun

25 minutes Beginner

Making Learning Super Fun with Your AI Study Buddy

AI can be like having a super patient tutor who's always ready to help you understand new things! Whether you're working on math, reading, science, or any other subject, AI can explain things in ways that make sense to you and make learning feel like playing games.

Ways AI Can Help with Learning:

Explain difficult words in simple ways
Help you understand math problems step by step
Create fun examples to remember facts
Make up rhymes or songs to help you memorize
Answer your "why" and "how" questions

Let's See Examples First!

Example 1: What We Asked

🎯 Prompt:

Can you help me understand what photosynthesis means? I'm 7 years old.

🤖 AI Response:

Of course! Let me explain photosynthesis in a fun way:

Photosynthesis is like cooking for plants!

🌱 Plants are like little chefs
☀️ Sunlight is their cooking fire
💧 Water is one ingredient they drink through their roots
🌬️ Air (carbon dioxide) is another ingredient they breathe in
🍃 Their leaves are like their kitchen

When plants mix sunlight + water + air in their leaves, they make their own food (sugar) and give us fresh oxygen to breathe! It's like they're cooking a meal and sharing the good air with us as a thank-you gift!

That's why plants are so important - they're always cooking and cleaning our air!

💡 Why This Works:

The AI explains a complex concept using simple analogies and fun emojis that make it easy for a 7-year-old to understand and remember.

Now You Try!

📚 Homework Helper Challenge!

Try asking AI to help you with these learning tasks:

Math Help: "Can you help me understand addition by using toys as examples?"

Science Fun: "Why do leaves change colors? Please explain like I'm 8 years old."

Memory Help: "Can you make up a silly song to help me remember the days of the week?"

Reading Help: "What does the word 'enormous' mean? Can you give me examples?"

🎯 Pro Tip: Always tell AI your age so it can explain things perfectly for you!

Quick Access Links (Ask a grown-up to help!):

Try ChatGPT Try Claude Try Gemini

Think About It

How did AI make learning feel more fun for you?
What was your favorite way that AI explained something?
How is learning with AI different from learning in other ways?

Creative Play: Your First AI Art Adventure

30 minutes Beginner

Unleash Your Imagination with AI Art Magic!

Get ready for some amazing creative fun! AI can help you create beautiful pictures just by describing what you imagine. It's like having a magical art assistant that can paint anything you can dream up. The best part? You don't need to know how to draw - you just need to use your wonderful imagination!

Cool Things You Can Create:

Pictures of magical creatures and fairy tale scenes
Your dream bedroom or treehouse
Funny animals doing silly things
Beautiful landscapes and imaginary worlds
Portraits of your favorite cartoon characters

Let's See Examples First!

Example 1: What We Asked

🎯 Prompt:

Can you help me describe a picture for AI art of a friendly dragon having a tea party?

🤖 AI Response:

What a wonderful and creative idea! Here's how you could describe it to an AI art program:

"A cute, friendly dragon with colorful scales sitting at a tiny tea table in a magical garden. The dragon is wearing a small hat and holding a delicate teacup with its claw. There are stuffed animals and fairy friends sitting around the table. The garden has rainbow flowers, sparkly butterflies, and a warm, sunny sky. The dragon is smiling and everything looks happy and magical."

Tips to make it even better:
• Add colors you love: "purple and green dragon"
• Include details: "polka dot tablecloth" or "heart-shaped cookies"
• Set the mood: "cheerful and bright" or "cozy and warm"

The more details you add, the more amazing your picture will be!

💡 Why This Works:

The AI helps the child learn how to create detailed, descriptive prompts that will result in better AI-generated art, encouraging creativity and imagination.

Now You Try!

🎨 Your Art Adventure Starts Here!

Practice describing these fun pictures for AI to create:

Picture 1: A superhero cat saving the day

Think about: What color is the cat? What's its superpower? Where is it flying?

Picture 2: An underwater city where fish go to school

Think about: What do the buildings look like? What are the fish learning?

Picture 3: Your perfect playground in space

Think about: What games are there? What do you see in the background?

✨ Remember: The more details you imagine, the more magical your art will be!

Quick Access Links (Ask a grown-up to help!):

Try ChatGPT Try Claude Try Gemini

Think About It

What was the most creative idea you came up with for AI art?
How did describing your ideas in detail change how you imagined them?
What would you like to create next with AI art?

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Curriculum Content

Lessons

What is AI? Your Digital Friend

Meet Your New Digital Friend!

AI is all around us:

Let's See Examples First!

Now You Try!

🌟 Your First AI Chat!

Think About It

Talking to AI: The Magic Words

Learning the Magic of Clear Communication

Magic Words for Better AI Chats:

Let's See Examples First!

Now You Try!

🎯 Practice Your Magic Words!

Think About It

AI Safety: Being a Good Digital Citizen

Staying Safe While Having Fun with AI

Important Safety Rules:

Let's See Examples First!

Now You Try!

🛡️ Safety Practice Quiz!

Think About It

AI Helper: Homework and Learning Fun

Making Learning Super Fun with Your AI Study Buddy

Ways AI Can Help with Learning:

Let's See Examples First!

Now You Try!

📚 Homework Helper Challenge!

Think About It

Creative Play: Your First AI Art Adventure

Unleash Your Imagination with AI Art Magic!

Cool Things You Can Create:

Let's See Examples First!

Now You Try!

🎨 Your Art Adventure Starts Here!

Think About It

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