AINetGuard
Ages 9–13 · Project-Based · Free

Learn to Prompt

Teach your child to use AI safely, effectively, and on hardware you control. No cloud accounts. No data collection. Just clear thinking and real projects.

🔒 Runs on your hardware
👁️ Parent visibility
🚫 Zero data collection
🆓 Completely free

01 What your child will learn

AI is a tool, like a calculator or a search engine — but it needs clear instructions to be useful. We teach kids to give those instructions well, check the results carefully, and understand what's happening under the hood.

1

What Is AI, Really?

Not magic, not alive, not always right. How language models work in terms a 10-year-old can understand.

Concept
2

Your First Prompt

The difference between a bad prompt and a good one. Why "write me a story" fails and "write a 200-word mystery set in a school library with a twist ending" works.

Project
3

Be Specific

Length, format, audience, tone, constraints. The more precise the instructions, the better the output. Same skill that makes good essay writing.

Concept
4

Give Examples

Show the AI what you want by giving it examples. "Few-shot prompting" in grown-up terms — but kids just call it "showing, not telling."

Project
5

AI Gets Things Wrong

Hallucinations, confident nonsense, and why you should never copy-paste an AI answer without checking it. Critical thinking as a superpower.

Safety
6

Privacy & Your Data

What happens when you type into ChatGPT vs. a local AI. Why running on your own computer matters. Digital literacy for the AI age.

Safety
7

Chain Your Prompts

Break big tasks into steps. First outline, then draft, then revise. Teach AI to work with you, not just for you.

Project
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Build Something Real

Final project: pick one of four challenges and build it with AI as your tool. Present it. Explain your prompts. Own the result.

Project

02 Projects they'll build

Every lesson has hands-on work. By the end, your child will have built at least one of these:

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Story Generator
A choose-your-own-adventure story with AI-generated branches
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Science Explainer
Ask AI to explain any topic at your reading level
Quiz Maker
Generate quizzes on any subject, then take them
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Code Buddy
Write simple programs with AI as your pair programmer

03 For parents

What you should know

  • All AI runs locally on your hardware — nothing goes to the cloud
  • You can see every prompt your child sends and every response they get
  • No account creation, no email collection, no tracking
  • Designed for ages 9–13 — semi-independent with parent check-ins
  • Takes about 4–6 hours total, self-paced over days or weeks
  • Skills transfer: clear writing, critical thinking, digital literacy
  • Hardware needed: any computer that can run Ollama (we help you set it up)

Need help setting up local AI? We have a hardware guide and a free assessment call — we'll help you pick the right setup for your family.

Ready to start?

Free. No account. No data collection. Just your child, your hardware, and clear thinking.

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04 Questions parents ask

What hardware do we need?
Any computer that can run Ollama — most modern laptops and desktops work. We recommend at least 8 GB RAM. If you want a dedicated AI setup, our hardware guide covers options from $1,269. But start with what you have.
Is this actually free?
Yes. No credit card, no account, no trial period. The lessons, projects, and tools are all open. Our free tier is not a marketing funnel — it is the product. Revenue from our consulting services funds continued development.
Does my child need coding experience?
No. The course starts with plain language prompts. The Code Buddy project introduces basic coding concepts, but it's optional. The core skill is clear communication, not programming.
What about AI safety — is this responsible?
That's the whole point. We teach kids what AI can and can't do, how to spot hallucinations, and why privacy matters. Running locally means no data leaves your home. Your child learns to be a critical, informed AI user — not a passive consumer.
Can I see what my child is doing?
Yes. Since the AI runs on your hardware, all conversations are local and visible. We provide a parent dashboard concept that shows prompts, responses, and progress. No surveillance needed — it's your computer.