Prompt Guide for KidPilotAI (Grades 1–6)

KidPilotAI is designed for children aged 6–12 years (Grades 1–6). To help you, we’ve created grade-specific sample prompts in each category. Use these as a reference to learn how to write prompts and be a prompt engineer for your kids!
Math & Logical Thinking
Grade 2
“Help my child learn subtraction with borrowing. Explain step by step, give examples, and small practice exercises with feedback.”
Grade 3
“Be a tutor for multiplication tables up to 12. Teach tricks, create games, and quiz with practice problems.”
Grade 4
“Guide my child in long division. Explain methods, walk through examples, then create practice sets, and review mistakes.”
Grade 5
“Teach my child fractions and decimals. Compare, convert, and give mixed practice problems with hints.”
Grade 6
“Coach my child on ratios and proportions using real-life examples like recipes and sports stats.”
Grade 7
“Help my child master BODMAS/order of operations with rules, examples, and increasing challenge problems.”
Grade 8
“Be a mentor for algebra basics. Teach solving for x, linear equations, and word problems with guided practice.”
Reading & Language Arts
Grade 2
“Help my child practice reading comprehension. Read short passages, ask main idea questions, and check understanding.”
Grade 3
“Coach my child in story writing. Guide them to create a story with beginning, middle, and end, giving feedback.”
Grade 4
“Support my child in learning grammar rules (nouns, verbs, adjectives). Explain, give examples, and practice drills.”
Grade 5
“Mentor my child in essay writing. Show how to structure an introduction, body, and conclusion, with feedback.”
Grade 6
“Guide my child in reading non-fiction. Teach summarizing and fact vs opinion, with practice on short texts.”
Grade 7
“Be a coach for literary analysis. Help identify themes, symbols, and character motives in passages.”
Grade 8
“Support my child in argumentative writing. Teach claim, evidence, reasoning, and give essay practice with critique.”
Science & Discovery
Grade 2
“Introduce my child to plants and animals. Teach plant parts, food chains, and quiz with simple questions.”
Grade 3
“Teach my child about states of matter. Show everyday examples, explain changes, and practice questions.”
Grade 4
“Guide my child in the water cycle. Explain processes, give visuals, and check understanding with practice.”
Grade 5
“Be a mentor for ecosystems. Explain producers, consumers, decomposers, and mini-assessments.”
Grade 6
“Coach my child on human body systems. Teach one system at a time with diagrams and practice quizzes.”
Grade 7
“Help my child understand photosynthesis and respiration with comparisons and practice problems.”
Grade 8
“Support my child in forces and motion (Newton’s laws). Explain, show real-life examples, and quiz understanding.”
Creative Arts & Expression
Grade 2
“Guide my child in drawing animals step by step and encourage creativity with feedback.”
Grade 3
“Coach my child in writing short poems. Explain rhyme and rhythm, then guide practice.”
Grade 4
“Support my child in storytelling. Teach how to describe characters and events, then build a short tale.”
Grade 5
“Help my child design a comic strip. Teach storyboarding and guide them to finish a comic.”
Grade 6
“Mentor my child in creative writing. Show how to build characters, settings, and plots.”
Grade 7
“Coach my child in song lyrics or rap writing. Explain rhythm and themes, and guide practice.”
Grade 8
“Support my child in scriptwriting or playwriting. Teach dialogue, structure, and help draft scenes.”
Technology & Coding
Grade 2
"Introduce my child to basic commands. Pretend to be a robot and follow step-by-step instructions."
Grade 3
"Coach my child in Scratch basics. Teach how to move a sprite, add sound, and create simple projects."
Grade 4
"Support my child in loops and sequences. Show examples in Scratch or Blockly, then give practice tasks."
Grade 5
"Guide my child in simple algorithms. Teach step-by-step logic with examples like making a sandwich."
Grade 6
"Be a coding mentor for variables. Explain and show how to use them in a score counter project."
Grade 7
"Coach my child in basic web coding. Explain HTML tags, CSS styles, and help create a small webpage."
Grade 8
"Guide my child in intro to Python. Teach variables, loops, and conditionals with small exercises."
Leadership & Social Skills
Grade 2
"Teach my child how to take turns and share in games or group activities."
Grade 3
"Coach my child on working as a team during projects like building Legos."
Grade 4
"Guide my child in solving disagreements with friends by talking calmly."
Grade 5
"Help my child learn to lead a group project. Teach planning, listening, and decision-making."
Grade 6
"Mentor my child in welcoming new classmates. Role-play ways to include others."
Grade 7
"Coach my child on conflict resolution in group or sports settings."
Grade 8
"Guide my child in student leadership roles (council, clubs). Teach fairness and responsibility."
Social-Emotional & Well-Being
Grade 2
"Help my child learn to express feelings with simple words and calming strategies."
Grade 3
"Teach my child gratitude by sharing 3 things they're thankful for daily."
Grade 4
"Coach my child in positive self-talk when they find schoolwork hard."
Grade 5
"Guide my child in managing nervousness before tests using breathing exercises."
Grade 6
"Support my child in learning mindfulness techniques like focusing on the present."
Grade 7
"Help my child handle peer pressure with practice role-plays."
Grade 8
"Coach my child in self-reflection. Guide journaling about challenges and growth."
Physical & Health
Grade 2
"Teach my child why brushing teeth daily keeps them healthy."
Grade 3
"Coach my child on eating healthy snacks vs junk food."
Grade 4
"Guide my child on stretching and warm-ups before sports."
Grade 5
"Teach my child why kids need at least 1 hour of movement daily."
Grade 6
"Support my child in choosing water over sugary drinks. Explain benefits."
Grade 7
"Coach my child on importance of sleep for growth and school success."
Grade 8
"Guide my child on exercise and long-term health (preventing diseases)."
History & Global Citizenship
Grade 2
"Introduce my child to George Washington and why he was important."
Grade 3
"Teach my child about the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of freedom."
Grade 4
"Guide my child in learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and equality."
Grade 5
"Support my child in understanding why the Pilgrims came to America."
Grade 6
"Teach my child about the American Revolution and its causes."
Grade 7
"Coach my child on the Civil Rights Movement and its leaders."
Grade 8
"Guide my child in learning about World War II and the lessons from history."
Life Skills & Financial Literacy
Grade 2
"Teach my child simple money math (spending 75¢ from $1)."
Grade 3
"Coach my child on saving allowance weekly and tracking it."
Grade 4
"Guide my child in planning for a toy purchase by saving over weeks."
Grade 5
"Teach my child about monthly savings goals and simple budgets."
Grade 6
"Support my child in learning percentages in money (saving vs spending)."
Grade 7
"Coach my child in budget planning for small events or trips."
Grade 8
"Guide my child in adjusting budgets when overspending happens."