AI Literacy for Families
AI is everywhere. It affects what we buy, watch, and listen to. It is not going away. AI continues to get better at what it can do and how it can help us in our daily lives.
Understanding what artificial intelligence is (AI literacy) and learning how to use it properly is important for all of us, children and adults. This page is intended to help.
Play Together. Experiment. Use AI Safely.
Talk about AI: Share what you know with your children.
Build skills: Understand how AI impacts our lives.
Encourage curiosity: Let your children ask questions and discover.
Be critical: Don’t blindly accept AI, evaluate, question, and check accuracy.

What is AI Literacy for Children?
For Personal Use
DO
- Use AI to help streamline tasks (web search, create schedules, organize projects, etc.)
- Check AI-generated content for accuracy
- Use AI to brainstorm ideas
- Show when and how you use AI
DON'T
- Use AI tools without parent approval
- Use AI to complete your assignments
- Use AI without help
- Use AI tools without checking the results
For Classroom Use
DO
- Use AI to search for content
- Check AI-generated content for accuracy
- Use AI to brainstorm ideas
- Look for bias in what it finds
- Show when and how you use AI in your work
DON'T
- Use AI tools without teacher approval
- Use AI to complete your assignments
- Use AI without teacher guidance
- Use AI tools without checking the results
AI Resources
- GenAI prompting guide (LEARN)
- AI Use Assessment Poster (Canva)
From Common Sense Media:
- Guide to ChatGPT for Parents and Caregivers
- Tips to help your family learn about AI together
- Comparison chart of popular AI platforms
- Generative AI Chatbots: Use Case Review