Children at this age are full of questions, stories, and surprising observations. AI, when used thoughtfully, can support their learning, creativity, and sense of wonder—as long as a grown-up is nearby to help guide the experience.
🔍 Why Try It?
– Kids this age are beginning to read and write, but they are far better at talking and imagining.
– They love make-believe, songs, jokes, and stories—and AI can meet them right there.
– A child’s spoken language can be turned into written text they can read, decorate, or turn into books.
🦕 What Can Kids Do With AI?
- **Story Creator**
Child gives a prompt like: “A baby dinosaur gets lost in the forest and meets a robot.”
AI helps turn it into a short story—maybe even with a song!
Option: Ask the child to draw pictures for the story.
- **Question Corner**
Child asks: “Why do dinosaurs have big tails?” or “Where does the moon go at night?”
AI gives simple answers. Parent/teacher helps check the info and talk it through.
- **Word Play and Jokes**
“Tell me a silly dinosaur joke!”
“Make a rhyming poem with my name in it.”
- **Name Games**
“Give me names for five dancing dinosaurs.”
“Let’s invent a robot with a funny name and a cool job.”
- **Dino Math**
“Can you give me a dinosaur puzzle with numbers under 20?”
For example: “A stegosaurus had 8 plates on each side of its back. How many plates in all?”
- **Story Dictation**
Child tells a story aloud.
AI writes it out and reads it back (with help from a grown-up).
This reinforces the connection between speech, writing, and reading.
- **Exploring Feelings**
“I’m feeling kind of mad.”
AI might say: “It’s okay to feel mad. Want to stomp like a dinosaur together?” (with help from a parent)
👀 What Grown-Ups Need to Know
– Stay involved: Young children shouldn’t use AI tools alone. These are co-activities.
– Preview content: Not all tools are safe or age-appropriate—choose simple, reliable ones.
– Treat it like a talking crayon: AI can enhance creativity, not replace it.
– Balance: Use it sometimes, not all the time.Children at this age are full of questions, stories, and surprising observations. AI, when used thoughtfully, can support their learning, creativity, and sense of wonder—as long as a grown-up is nearby to help guide the experience.
🔍 Why Try It?
– Kids this age are beginning to read and write, but they are far better at talking and imagining.
– They love make-believe, songs, jokes, and stories—and AI can meet them right there.
– A child’s spoken language can be turned into written text they can read, decorate, or turn into books.
🦕 What Can Kids Do With AI?
- **Story Creator**
Child gives a prompt like: “A baby dinosaur gets lost in the forest and meets a robot.”
AI helps turn it into a short story—maybe even with a song!
Option: Ask the child to draw pictures for the story.
- **Question Corner**
Child asks: “Why do dinosaurs have big tails?” or “Where does the moon go at night?”
AI gives simple answers. Parent/teacher helps check the info and talk it through.
- **Word Play and Jokes**
“Tell me a silly dinosaur joke!”
“Make a rhyming poem with my name in it.”
- **Name Games**
“Give me names for five dancing dinosaurs.”
“Let’s invent a robot with a funny name and a cool job.”
- **Dino Math**
“Can you give me a dinosaur puzzle with numbers under 20?”
For example: “A stegosaurus had 8 plates on each side of its back. How many plates in all?”
- **Story Dictation**
Child tells a story aloud.
AI writes it out and reads it back (with help from a grown-up).
This reinforces the connection between speech, writing, and reading.
- **Exploring Feelings**
“I’m feeling kind of mad.”
AI might say: “It’s okay to feel mad. Want to stomp like a dinosaur together?” (with help from a parent)
👀 What Grown-Ups Need to Know
– Stay involved: Young children shouldn’t use AI tools alone. These are co-activities.
– Preview content: Not all tools are safe or age-appropriate—choose simple, reliable ones.
– Treat it like a talking crayon: AI can enhance creativity, not replace it.
– Balance: Use it sometimes, not all the time.