best AI programs for kids
The best AI programs for kids help students understand how systems learn from examples and how to check the results they produce.
Choosing an AI program
Look for clear explanations of data, patterns, and predictions. A useful starting activity lets a child group examples, make a prediction, and examine a mistake. Ask providers about instructor support, age suitability, tools, and privacy practices.
Learning with Lab Zero
We offer live online AI and robotics programs at Lab Zero. Our work connects learning about technology with opportunities to explore how it works. Families can contact us to discuss program options and equipment requirements.
Building understanding
Children can begin by sorting drawings into categories and describing the features they used. This introduces the idea of classification. Comparing an unfamiliar drawing with those examples opens a discussion about uncertainty and errors.
Developing AI literacy
AI literacy includes understanding how AI works, checking its outputs, and considering how it affects people. Ask how a program introduces generative AI and gives children practice evaluating generated text or images. Look for activities that develop critical thinking and explain how to protect personal information.
Our experience
We have reached 2,500+ students across Brazil, Qatar, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Canada. Lab Zero was founded by Harvard bioengineering graduate Imtisaal Mian with co-founder Rima Rebei. Our partners include Harlem Globetrotters, CUQ Ulster University Qatar, and Broadcom Foundation.