Use age-appropriate AI tools designed for kids

Several AI tools are designed specifically for children. Khan Academy's Khanmigo guides students through problems without giving answers. Google Gemini has safety filters for younger users. Scratch (MIT) teaches coding logic through visual programming that introduces computational thinking.

Why It Works

Kid-specific tools have built-in safety guardrails, age-appropriate content filters, and pedagogical design that teaches rather than just answers. They let children explore AI benefits in a controlled environment.

Tips

• Khanmigo uses Socratic questioning: it asks guiding questions rather than providing direct answers
• Set up a child account (Google Family Link, Apple child account) before giving access to any AI tool
• Review the AI tool's data privacy policy for children — COPPA compliance is required for under-13 users in the US
• Start with supervised use and gradually allow independence as children demonstrate critical thinking