For Curious Kids Ready to Lead

SMART. CREATIVE.
RESPONSIBLE.

The kids who thrive won't just use AI — they'll direct it. Smart in how they ask. Creative in what they build. Responsible in how they use it. That's what AI Explorers helps your child learn.

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Why It Matters

PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR THE AI FUTURE — THE RIGHT WAY.

AI is already changing how kids learn, create, and compete. The ones who thrive won't just be the ones who use AI the most — they'll be the ones who direct it. Anyone can follow a prompt. Your child will learn to be the one giving the commands.

AI Explorers gives kids a clear, friendly path to see AI as a thinking partner — not a shortcut. Every lesson is built around a real skill and a real conversation about doing the right thing. Because knowing how to use AI means nothing without knowing when, why, and whether you should.

Kids who finish the program leave knowing how to direct AI with purpose — asking better questions, thinking carefully about what comes back, and building things that actually work. Those are skills that follow them into every subject, every career, and every field AI touches — which, honestly, is all of them.

Master Prompting

Directing AI starts with knowing how to talk to it. Your child learns the art and science of giving AI clear, purposeful instructions — a skill that transfers to every subject and every career.

Learn How to Build AI Agents

Students don't just watch AI work — they learn how to direct it. Learn how to design and deploy a real AI-powered workflow, with your child in the driver's seat the entire time.

Learn AI Creation

Learn how to generate images, video, audio, and written content with the same tools professionals use today — and the judgment to use them well.

Stay Safe & Smart

Every unit covers AI ethics, hallucinations, bias, and responsible use — so your child leads with good judgment, not just good output.

Curriculum

8 UNITS. 16 LESSONS. ONE COMPLETE PROGRAM.

Each unit builds on the last — from AI fundamentals all the way through building real tools, thinking critically, and leading with integrity in an AI-powered world. Lessons are taken in order — each video is locked until your child completes the previous lesson and passes its quiz. Complete all 16 lessons and pass each unit quiz to earn a certificate.

Every lesson in this program was scripted, produced, and built in collaboration with AI — because the best way to teach these skills is to demonstrate them.

2 lessons

What Is AI?

How AI learns, where it came from, and why human direction still matters most.

3 lessons

Prompting

The 3-part formula, the 4Rs meta-prompt, and iterating with chain-of-thought.

2 lessons

AI Image Creation

Painting with words, art direction, mood, and consistent visual style.

1 lesson

AI Video & Audio

Directing AI-generated video and audio scene by scene.

2 lessons

Build Your Own AI Assistant

Design a real AI Blueprint and turn it into a working assistant.

2 lessons

Automations & Agents

Triggers, actions, and AI agents that pursue goals on their own.

1 lesson

Building with AI

Vibe-coding apps and tools — no prior coding experience needed.

3 lessons

Critical AI Use

Spotting hallucinations, fact-checking, ethics, and AI-powered studying.

Meet Your Guides

ONE STUDENT GUIDE PER LESSON.

Every lesson is led by a different student character — each with their own background, skill, and story. They make the concepts real because they live them.

Atlas

L00 · What Is AI?

"Everyone uses AI. Almost no one understands it."

You're about to become someone who does. Atlas opens the program with the one thing most people skip — what AI actually IS, where it came from, and why the next few years belong to people who get it. Curious? Good. That's the first skill.

Define AI in your own wordsExplain how AI learns from examplesName 3 AI tools you already use
Full Lesson Plan

WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN

LESSON 00 · with Atlas

Welcome to AI Explorers

Your journey starts here.

"Everyone uses AI. Almost no one understands it."

You're about to become someone who does. Atlas opens the program with the one thing most people skip — what AI actually IS, where it came from, and why the next few years belong to people who get it. Curious? Good. That's the first skill.

LESSON 01 · with Maya

AI vs. Humans: What Makes Us Different?

Are we competing… or are we teammates?

"AI can scan a million photos in a minute. You can't."

But there's something YOU can do that AI absolutely cannot — and most people get this completely backwards. Maya breaks down what each side does best, why teaming up is the secret, and the moment everything changes: when you realize you're the director, not the passenger.

LESSON 02 · with Kai

Your Words Are the Superpower

Why your prompts are getting you nowhere.

"Have you ever typed something into AI and gotten back a totally useless answer?"

It wasn't AI's fault. It was your words. Kai shows you the one shift that turns AI from frustrating to unstoppable — the same shift that separates people who get amazing results from everyone else. By the end, you'll never look at a prompt box the same way.

LESSON 03 · with Iara

The 4 R's: Your Meta Prompt Framework

Four ingredients. Outstanding results. Every time.

"Most people throw words at AI and hope something good comes back."

There's a better way — and it fits on a single card. Iara hands you the framework professionals use to get exactly what they want from AI, every single time. You'll walk away with your own personal prompt card you'll actually keep using.

LESSON 04 · with Carter

Level Up: Iteration & Chain-of-Thought

Your first prompt is just the starting line.

"What do you do when even your best prompt isn't quite right?"

Carter reveals the loop that turns good AI users into great ones — a skill so powerful it works far beyond AI. Plus a single trick that makes AI dramatically smarter on hard problems. (Most people have no idea this exists.)

LESSON 05 · with Colette

Painting with Words: AI Image Creation

Your words are a paintbrush.

"She made a stunning piece of art in 30 seconds. With zero art skills."

And it wasn't luck. Colette, a teenage ballerina, shares the five-ingredient recipe behind images that actually look incredible — plus the one question every AI artist needs to ask before hitting share. The more specific you are, the more vivid the picture.

LESSON 06 · with Emilio

Style, Mood & Iteration: AI Art Director

The best AI artists aren't lucky.

"Why do some people's AI images always look amazing — and yours don't?"

It's not the tool. It's the toolkit. Emilio breaks down the four moves real art directors use to control style, mood, and feeling in every single image — including the trick that tells AI exactly what NOT to make. Stop hoping. Start directing.

LESSON 07 · with Mei

Lights, Camera, AI: Directing Video & Audio

AI can make videos now. Real ones.

"Plot twist: Mei's voice in this lesson? AI generated it."

And by the end, you'll know exactly how she did it — and how to direct your own AI-generated story, scene by scene. Camera angles, audio tones, the works. Plus an honest conversation about deepfakes that every creator needs to hear.

LESSON 08 · with Nico

Design Your AI: What Should It Do?

Plan first. Then climb.

"What if AI worked for YOU — independently, on its own?"

Nico designed an AI climbing companion named Scout that researches routes, flags weather, and tells him when to turn back. He didn't write any code. He answered five questions. And by the end of this lesson, you'll have answered them too — for an AI you actually want.

LESSON 09 · with Haven

Build It: Your Custom AI Assistant

Your plan becomes a real, working AI.

"You designed an AI assistant. Now what?"

Haven takes your prior lesson and turns it into something that actually works — a real, custom AI you built yourself. She walks you through testing, debugging, and one ethical question every builder has to answer before they ship anything. (Yes, you'll have a working AI by the end.)

LESSON 10 · with Jalen

AI on Autopilot: Triggers, Actions & Automation

Run the play.

"What if your phone automatically did the boring stuff — without you?"

Jalen, a teenage wide receiver, shows how AI automation works exactly like a football play: someone calls it, the system runs it, and a coach watches from the sideline. Build your first automation, learn the one rule of when NOT to automate, and reclaim hours of your week.

LESSON 11 · with Ananya

AI Agents: Teaching AI to Plan Ahead

An agent doesn't just follow orders — it makes decisions.

"What's the difference between AI doing a task and AI pursuing a goal?"

Ananya, a competitive gymnast, uses an unexpected metaphor — a gymnastics routine — to make this click. You'll design an AI agent that can think on its feet… and learn the one thing every great agent designer knows: where the routine ends and YOU step in.

LESSON 12 · with Luke

Vibe Coding: From Idea to App

You don't play every instrument. You direct the sound.

"What if you could build a real, working app — without writing a single line of code?"

Luke, a teenage music producer, built a music app last Tuesday. His whole class uses it now. The skill? It's the same one a great producer uses in the studio every day. By the end of this lesson, you'll know how to build something real of your own — yours, working, live.

LESSON 13 · with Soleil

Trust But Verify: AI Hallucinations & Fact-Checking

AI can be confidently, completely wrong.

"Soleil almost stood in front of her whole class and said something that wasn't true."

AI told her — confidently, with detail, sounding totally legit. The scariest part? AI never tells you when it's making things up. Soleil shares the exact 3-step move she uses now to catch it every time. This one might be the most important lesson in the whole program.

LESSON 14 · with Seo

Fair, Safe & Honest: The Ethics of AI Use

Powerful tools come with real responsibility.

"Seo almost made a mistake online he couldn't take back."

He thought he was doing everything right with AI — until he wasn't. Now he's sharing what he wishes someone had told him first: the six things every creator needs to think about before they hit publish. No lectures. Just real talk from someone who learned the hard way.

LESSON 15 · with Audrey

AI as Your Learning Partner

Skip the thinking… or build the thinking?

"Audrey wrote a song with AI. Her teacher asked her to explain it. She had nothing to say."

The song wasn't really hers. And she hadn't actually learned anything. That moment changed how she uses AI forever. Audrey shares the one question that determines whether AI makes you smarter or hollows you out — and exactly how to prompt for the better outcome.

How It Works

THREE STEPS TO CERTIFIED.

1

Enroll & Get Access

Choose the plan that works for your family and complete enrollment. You'll set up your parent account right away, and your student's access code will be emailed to you instantly — no waiting.

2

Watch & Learn

Stream all 16 lessons on any device, at any pace. Each lesson ends with a short 5-question quiz to lock in what was learned.

3

Earn the Certificate

Complete all 16 lessons and pass all 8 unit quizzes — your child earns an AI Explorers Certificate of Completion, downloadable and shareable instantly.

Access

SIMPLE PRICING. FULL ACCESS.

One price. Instant access to all 16 lessons, 8 unit quizzes, progress tracking, and your child's certificate — watch anytime, at your own pace.

Parent + Student
$99

One membership covers you and your student — see their progress, access your own classes, all for $99.

  • Parent dashboard — track your student's progress
  • Student portal — access class materials anytime
  • Both accounts included — no extra fees
  • Stay connected to what your child is learning
  • Great for parents who want to support practice at home
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Family Plan
$149

Full access for up to 3 students from the same household. Save $148 vs. enrolling separately. Add more siblings for $39 each.

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  • Add more siblings for $39 each at checkout
  • Up to 10 students per household
  • Certificate of completion for each student
  • Shared parent account dashboard
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$39per extra student

Have more than 3 kids? Add additional students directly at Family Plan checkout — no separate signup needed.

  • Same 16 lessons, quizzes & certificate
  • Adjustable quantity at checkout
  • Add 1–7 extra students
  • Up to 10 students per family total
  • Per-student price drops with each add-on
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5 students$227
10 students (max)$422
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Note: AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, ElevenLabs, and similar) are not required to complete this course and are not included. If a family chooses to use a paid AI tool, the subscription is purchased separately and directly with the individual software provider.

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Our Commitment

WE TEACH AI WITH A CONSCIENCE.

AI can be used for shortcuts, misinformation, and manipulation — and our kids will see all of that. We're here to help raise the generation that knows better. Every unit in AI Explorers weaves in honest conversations about ethics, integrity, and using AI with care. Kids don't just learn what AI can do — they figure out what kind of person they want to be while using it.

LEARN SIDE BY SIDE

Your parent account includes full access to every lesson — not just a progress tracker. Explore the curriculum alongside your child, and be part of the conversation about what AI means for their future.

SEE EVERYTHING

Your parent dashboard shows exactly what your child has completed, which quizzes they've passed, and how close they are to their certificate. No surprises, no guesswork — just a clear window into what they're learning.

YOUR INVOLVEMENT MATTERS

AI literacy is a family conversation. We built this program for both of you because the parents who understand what their child is learning become the best kind of support system — informed, engaged, and there when it matters.

Our AI Responsibility Code isn't a checkbox. It's a commitment.

After Completing the Program

YOUR CHILD WILL BE ABLE TO:

Explain what AI actually is

Describe how AI learns from data, why it makes mistakes, and why the human giving the instructions is always the most important part of the equation. Most adults can't do this.

Use the 4Rs prompt formula

Apply a professional-grade framework — Role, Rules, Realness, Reliability — to any AI task. A named, repeatable system that turns vague questions into precise instructions.

Iterate with chain-of-thought

Know that the first prompt is just the starting line. Use iteration and chain-of-thought techniques to tackle harder problems — the move that separates good AI users from great ones.

Produce images, video & audio

Learn how to generate and direct professional-quality creative media — image prompts with mood and style, AI video scene-by-scene, and AI-generated audio, using the same tools professionals use today.

Design & deploy an AI agent

Learn how to write a real AI agent job description, design an AI Blueprint document, and what it takes to deploy a working custom AI — not just thinking about using AI, but understanding how to build it to solve a real problem they identified.

Build an app without writing code

Learn vibe-coding — how to describe what they want in plain language so AI can write the code, then walk through generating, debugging, and deploying a working tool. No prior coding experience required.

Run a 3-step hallucination check

AI can be confidently, completely wrong. They'll learn the exact fact-checking process Soleil uses to catch it every time — a skill that matters far beyond AI.

Use AI to get smarter, not lazier

Apply the AI Responsibility Code and Audrey's learning partner method: the one question that determines whether AI builds their thinking or hollows it out. The most important lesson in the program.

Common Questions

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Can parents take the course too — or is it just for children?

Both. Every plan includes full parent access alongside child access. Parents watch the same 16 video lessons, take the same 5-question quizzes, and earn their own Certificate of Completion when they finish. Each enrolled child does the same on their own account, with their own progress bar and their own certificate. Parents and children each move through the course at their own pace.

How does my child — or I — earn the certificate?

To earn the AI Explorers Certificate of Completion, finish all 16 video lessons and pass a short 5-question quiz at the end of each of the 8 units. Quizzes can be retaken as many times as needed — the goal is genuine understanding, not a one-shot test. Both parents and children earn their own certificate; once a person finishes everything on their own account, their certificate is available to download instantly.

How long does access last?

Once enrolled, both you and your children have unlimited access to the lessons available at the time of your purchase — watch every lesson as many times as you want, retake quizzes, and revisit any unit at any pace. No deadlines, no expiration countdown on those lessons. If we add brand-new courses or lesson packs in the future, those may be offered as separate purchases. We'll always give you clear advance notice before changing availability of anything you already paid for.

Do they have to watch in order?

Yes — the lessons are taken in order. Each video is locked until your child completes the previous lesson and passes its short unit quiz. They can still move at their own pace, but the path through the curriculum is sequential.

What do we need to get started?

Just an internet connection and a device. No software to download, no prior experience needed.

Are AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, etc.) included with the course?

No. AI Explorers is the curriculum — the lessons, quizzes, and certificate. Subscriptions to third-party AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, ElevenLabs, etc.) are not required to complete this course; everything children need to earn their certificate is included. If a family does choose to use a paid AI tool to practice further, that subscription is purchased directly with the individual provider, not through us.

What devices does AI Explorers work on?

AI Explorers works on any modern device with a web browser — laptop, desktop, tablet, iPad, iPhone, Android phone, or school-issued Chromebook. No app to download, no plugins required. If it has a browser and an internet connection, it works.

What happens right after I purchase?

You'll complete enrollment and set up your parent account immediately after checkout — that account gives you full course access, your own progress bar, and your own certificate. Each child's access code will be emailed to you so they can log in and start learning right away on their own account. No waiting, no extra steps.

Will this encourage my child to cheat with AI?

The opposite. One of the core units covers academic integrity and our AI Responsibility Code — children learn why using AI to deceive others undermines their own growth, and why the best AI users are always transparent.

Can siblings share an account?

No — every learner has their own account so progress and certificates stay individual. The Family Plan covers up to 3 children under one parent dashboard — each child gets their own login, progress tracking, and individual certificate, and the parent gets their own full course access and certificate as well. Have more than 3 kids? You can add additional children for $39 each at checkout (up to 10 children per family total).

What age is this designed for?

AI Explorers is ideally suited for middle school children and older. The material is approachable enough for younger, motivated kids — but the concepts, vocabulary, and real-world applications resonate most with children in grades 6 and up. If your child is curious and ready to engage seriously with technology, they will get a lot out of this program.

Who created this program?

We are families — involved in our schools and committed to raising independent, creative thinkers who will be empowered to direct artificial intelligence to develop their own skills. This program was built by parents, for parents and children, because we believe AI literacy is too important to leave to chance.

What information do you collect on my child?

Very little. To create a child account, we only ask for your child's first name — that's it. No last name, no date of birth, no school, no personal details. The parent account requires an email address for login and to receive the child access code. We do not sell or share any data with third parties.

What is your refund policy?

All sales are final. We do not offer refunds at this time. We encourage you to watch the free intro lesson before purchasing so you and your child can experience the program firsthand before committing.

THE KIDS WHO LEARN TO LEAD AI NOW

WILL SHAPE WHAT IT BECOMES.

Give your child the skills to direct AI — not just use it — and the steady judgment to use that power well.

Every kid who finishes the program earns a Certificate of Completion they can be proud of.