Ready-to-use prompts for learning, creating, and exploring with AI. Copy any prompt and try it together with your kids.
Grades 3–5Writing
Story Starter Helper
I'm in 4th grade and writing a story about [topic]. Can you give me 3 different opening sentences I could use? Don't write the story for me — just help me get started. After I pick one, help me brainstorm what happens next.
Tip: Replace [topic] with your child's chosen subject. Encourage them to pick their favorite opening and explain why.
Grades 6–8Science
Science Concept Explainer
Explain [concept] to me like I'm a curious 12-year-old. Use a real-world example I'd see in everyday life. Then ask me a question to check if I understood it.
Tip: Great for homework review. After the explanation, have your child answer the question out loud before checking with the AI.
Grades 6–8Critical Thinking
Fact-Check Challenge
Tell me 5 facts about [topic]. Make one of them slightly wrong on purpose. I'll try to figure out which one is incorrect. Don't tell me which one until I guess.
Tip: This teaches kids that AI can be wrong, and that they need to verify information. Great for building research skills.
Grades 3–5Math
Math Word Problem Creator
Create a fun math word problem about [topic they like, e.g., dinosaurs, soccer] that uses [math concept, e.g., multiplication]. Make it interesting but not too hard for a 3rd grader. Show the answer at the end after I try to solve it.
Tip: Let your child choose the fun topic — they'll be more engaged with a math problem about something they love.
Grades K–2Creative
Silly Story Builder
Let's build a silly story together! Start a very short story (2 sentences) about a [animal] who finds a [object]. Then stop and let me add the next part. Keep going back and forth with me, 2 sentences at a time. Keep it fun and silly!
Tip: Read with your child and help them type their part. This shows AI as a collaborator, not a replacement for creativity.
Grades 9–12Research
Research Starter Kit
I'm writing a paper about [topic] for my [class name] class. Help me create an outline with 3-4 main sections. For each section, suggest what key questions I should answer and 2-3 types of sources I should look for. Don't write the paper — just help me organize my research.
Tip: Emphasize that AI helps organize thinking, but the actual research and writing is their work.
Grades 9–12Writing
Essay Feedback Coach
I'm going to paste my essay draft below. Please act as a writing coach: give me 3 specific things I did well, and 3 specific areas I could improve. Don't rewrite anything — just point out what to fix and explain why. Here's my essay: [paste essay]
Tip: This teaches kids to use AI for feedback rather than generation. They stay the author; AI becomes the editor.
Grades 6–8Critical Thinking
Debate Both Sides
Help me understand both sides of this question: [topic, e.g., "Should kids have smartphones before age 13?"]. Give me 3 strong arguments for each side. Don't tell me which side is right — I want to decide for myself.
Tip: After reading both sides, ask your child which argument they found strongest and why. Great for building reasoning skills.
Grades 3–5Creative
Invention Designer
I want to invent something that solves this problem: [describe a problem]. Ask me 5 questions about my invention idea to help me think it through. After I answer, help me describe what my invention would look like and how it would work.
Tip: Encourages problem-solving and design thinking. The AI asks questions instead of giving answers, keeping the child in the driver's seat.
Grades 9–12Science
Lab Report Reviewer
Review my lab report structure (I'll paste it below). Check if I have a clear hypothesis, proper methodology, accurate data analysis, and a strong conclusion. Point out any logical gaps or missing sections, but don't write content for me. Here's my report: [paste report]
Tip: Same principle as the essay coach — AI reviews structure and logic while the student does the actual science.