This free printable checklist gives you 18 AI and digital literacy activities for kids ages 8 and up, in three themes: understand AI, use AI wisely, and media literacy. Each one turns screen time from passive scrolling into thinking, creating, and questioning.
Put together by Amelie, B.Ed, M.Ed, former classroom teacher · Updated June 2026
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18 AI & Digital Literacy Ideas for Kids
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Free printable checklist
Download and print this list to pin on the fridge, toss in your bag, or keep on the counter. Pick whichever version works best for your printer. Instant download. No email required.
These ideas help your kids understand how AI works, use it as a tool for creating, and question what they see online. Sit beside them for the first few and talk through what comes up. Use the checklist to make tech a topic you explore together, not a battle you fight at bedtime.
Go deeper
This checklist is the quick version. For the why behind each idea, parent tips, and the full walkthrough, read How to Teach Kids About AI in 2026 (Without Fear or Hype).
These ideas are a great starting point. The membership gives you fully guided activities with step-by-step instructions, three skill levels, and parent tips for every single one.
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