Expert insights, research, and practical advice on AI learning for children
Can AI English speaking practice help kids actually talk? What research says, what to look for, and how Askie, Novakid, Lingokids and Duolingo compare.
Thinking about AI for your 6, 7, 8 or 9-year-old? What's appropriate at this age, what to avoid, a setup checklist, and a simple first-week plan.
Six free AI literacy lesson plans for K-8, mapped to AI4K12 and UNESCO. Mostly unplugged, 30-45 minutes each, with objectives, steps and exit tickets.
30 copy-paste AI prompts for teachers: lesson planning, differentiation, quizzes, feedback and parent emails, with a privacy rule that keeps student data out.
Simple AI rules for kids, plus a copyable family AI agreement with age-by-age adjustments, a family-meeting script, and what to do when rules get broken.
Are AI toys safe for kids? What independent testing found, advice by age, and a 10-point checklist to use before you buy an AI toy.
The best age to learn a second language depends less on the birthday and more on how much your child hears and speaks it. What the research says, by age.
Can kids learn a language from screens, TV or YouTube? Research shows screens can build understanding, but speaking needs back-and-forth. How to use them well.
Your child understands English but won't speak it? Why this is so common, when it is normal, and practical ways to get them talking, with example dialogues.
Is that AI tool FERPA compliant? A plain-English FERPA and COPPA checklist for K-8 schools vetting AI tools, updated for the amended COPPA Rule.
What the DfE's Generative AI product safety standards and KCSIE 2026 mean for schools, with a 13-point supplier checklist for DSLs and leaders.
How to help your child learn English at home, even if your own English is basic: what research says, a weekly routine, and phrases you can use today.
Worried your child is too attached to an AI chatbot? The warning signs pediatric experts describe, what healthy use looks like, and calm steps to take.
Three free, editable letter-to-parents templates about AI in the classroom: introducing a student AI tool, homework and AI rules, and replying to concerns.
What kids should never tell AI chatbots, voice assistants or AI toys: a simple never-share list, why it matters, and age-by-age scripts to teach it.
Why does your child ask so many questions? What research says about children's questions, plus scripts for answering well when you are busy or stumped.
Askie has been named a 2026 NAPPA Award Winner by the National Parenting Product Awards, recognition for the safe, voice-first AI companion built for kids.
The 10 best AI tools for schools in 2026 compared on student age fit, privacy, teacher visibility and classroom use. A practical guide for school leaders.
How to use AI in the classroom: three deployment modes, ten lesson ideas, four rules for managing student AI use, and the mistakes to avoid.
How to use AI safely in schools: the five risks to manage, questions for vendors, age-appropriate boundaries, policy, pilots, and current UK and US guidance.
A free one-page AI policy template for schools covering student use, teacher use, privacy, academic honesty and parents, updated for 2026 rules.
The AI tools for teachers worth knowing in 2026, for lesson planning, feedback, differentiation and parent comms, with privacy rules and realistic time savings.
How elementary schools (K-5) can introduce AI safely: what to look for in a tool, five lesson ideas, classroom set-up, safety guardrails and common mistakes.
Is ChatGPT allowed in schools? A 2026 guide to age limits, the new teen experience, ChatGPT for Teachers, classroom policy, and what to use for under-13s.
Do AI detectors work in schools? What studies show about accuracy, false positives and bias against EAL/ELL students, and what to do instead.
How AI can support special education and SEND students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and language differences: workflows, safeguards, and how to choose a tool.
How to pilot AI in a school: a six-week playbook covering the pilot teacher, success metrics, parent letters, weekly activities and the scale-up decision.
The best AI art apps for kids in 2026, compared by age fit, who manages the account, safety filtering and parent visibility, plus how to use them well.
The best AI homework apps for kids in 2026 for maths, reading and writing: which ones explain the working, which just give answers, and which are safe.
Compare the best storytelling apps for kids in 2026 by age, how the child takes part, narration, pictures, parent controls, price and platform.
Compare the best AI tutors for kids in 2026 for maths, reading, science and homework: which ones teach step by step, which just answer, and what parents control.
Compare AI voice assistants for kids in 2026, from Alexa and Gemini kids' modes to Miko and Askie, on conversation, age fit, privacy and parent controls.
Looking for a safer ChatGPT alternative for your child? Compare kid-safe AI chatbots in 2026 by age, voice, parent visibility, ads and price.
Tweens are too old for baby apps and mostly too young for adult AI. How kids aged 10-13 use AI, the age rules, and how to pick a safe tool that respects them.
Does AI homework help work? What the research says about when AI tutoring helps kids learn, when it backfires, and five rules for using it without copy-paste.
The best back-to-school apps for kids in 2026, compared by age, price and purpose, plus a two-week plan to rebuild study habits before term starts.
The best apps for 3-year-olds in 2026: Khan Academy Kids, PBS KIDS Games, Duolingo ABC, Lingokids and Sago Mini World, compared on ads, cost and offline play.
The best educational apps for kids in 2026, picked by age and goal. Eleven apps compared on ages, price, ads, offline use and parent controls.
How AI helps kids learn science: age-matched answers to endless 'why' questions, voice for pre-readers, and ways to turn answers into real experiments.
How to explain AI to kids at every age, from preschool to teens: simple scripts, answers to the questions they ask, and activities that build AI literacy.
Is AI safe for a 5-year-old? The real risks for young children, what to look for in an app, and how to use AI together safely.
Parental controls for AI apps explained: the features that matter, what the updated COPPA Rule requires, and a 10-minute test before your child downloads one.
Rainy day activities for kids aged 4-13: storytelling, trivia, art and kitchen science ideas that use a little AI to spark hours of hands-on indoor play.
Summer learning activities that prevent the summer slide: what the research says, a 20-minute daily routine, AI-sparked experiments, and a weekly plan.
How to use AI to teach kids critical thinking: five simple exercises, goals by age, and mistakes to avoid, so children question AI instead of trusting it.
Is there a safe AI chatbot for kids? What makes one genuinely child-safe, the risks of adult chatbots, and seven questions to ask before your child uses one.
Kids want an AI friend to talk to. What the research says about AI companions, the risks to avoid, and how to choose a safe, age-appropriate alternative.
How to choose a safe AI app for your child: an 8-point checklist, a 15-minute test drive with sample questions, red flags, and what the law requires.
AI bedtime stories let kids co-create a new tale every night. How voice storytelling works, what to look for in a safe app, and sleep-friendly story prompts.
Screen time guidelines 2026 explained: the AAP's new policy, the UK's first under-5s guidance, WHO limits by age, and what they mean for kids using AI.
Why AI voice chat suits children better than typing: what the research says, real voice vs text examples, and what parents should check before choosing an app.
ChatGPT vs Askie for children in 2026: age limits, safety, voice, parent visibility, ads and price compared, plus when ChatGPT is the better choice.
What COPPA-compliant AI means for kids under 13, what the amended 2025 COPPA Rule changed, and a practical checklist parents can use before choosing an AI app.
AI safety for kids in 2026: the real risks of chatbots, AI toys and companions, family rules by age, warning signs, and how to stay involved without spying.
What is AI, how do chatbots actually work, and what does it mean for your child? A plain-English primer for parents of kids aged 4 to 15.
A practical plan for healthy screen time: what a balanced day looks like by age, a quick quality test for apps and AI, a family media plan, and red flags.
How AI can support children's creativity in art, stories and music, what research says about the risks, and age-by-age activities that keep kids' ideas first.