The Thinking Lab

Ages 8–14

The Thinking Lab is where AI meets real life. Each activity takes a familiar situation — a meal, a homework problem, a vacation, a study session — and turns it into a structured thinking exercise. Kids learn to use AI as a tool for deeper reasoning, not a shortcut. Every lesson ends with something they thought through, not something AI generated for them.

9 modules·45 lessons

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What kids learn

Use AI for deeper thinking, not shortcuts

Analyze and discuss real-world topics

Fact-check AI-generated plans

Create custom AI tools (system prompts)

Research with AI + real sources

Maintain your own voice alongside AI

A taste of what’s inside

9 modules and 45 lessons total. Here are a few highlights.

What's On My Plate

Photograph a real meal, analyze it with vision AI, and create a one-page report.

Trip Planner

Build a full vacation itinerary with AI, then fact-check a real detail.

Build a Personal Learning Coach

Write a system prompt to create a custom AI tutor for your learning style.

Write Like You

Use AI to improve your writing while keeping your own voice and style.

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