Family AI Resources

Discover hands-on activities, videos, and guides to help families explore AI together. Learn how to support your child’s curiosity, build digital literacy, and understand the role of AI in learning.

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AI Literacy Toolkit for Families

Common Sense Education

Common Sense Media and Day of AI offer a free toolkit with videos and activities to help families and educators explore AI and build digital skills together.

FCPS AI Teen Research Resources

FCPS

FCPS resource summarizing research on teen AI use and guiding parents to support safe, thoughtful AI use at home.

FCPS Annual Notice: Surveys, Records, Privacy & Opt-Out Forms

FCPS

Provides information to parents about their rights and ways information is treated in FCPS.

Pew Research Center: How Teens Use and View AI

Pew Research Center

Just over half of U.S. teens use chatbots for schoolwork; 12% seek emotional support. More teens expect AI to help them than harm them.

FCPS School Board AI Presentation

FCPS

Since generative AI emerged in 2022, school divisions have faced rapid change, and FCPS has taken a measured approach focused on guidance, AI literacy

Build-a-Bot

Stanford Accelerator for Learning

An interactive tool from Stanford’s Accelerator Studio that lets users design, test, and explore AI chatbots through a simple block-based interface.

Video: The AI Playbook for Parents

Google

In this video series, Clay Smith shows how Google AI tools like Gemini and Lens can help students create study guides, find answers, and make learning more engaging.

Article: Talk, Trust & Trade-Offs in Teen AI Use

Common Sense Education

Teens use AI companions for support and fun; experts warn of dependence and risks.

Article: Teens Turn to Chatbots for Emotional Support (APA)

American Psychological Association

AI chatbots and smartphones are redefining youth friendships; psychologists study impacts.

OpenAI Academy

Open AI

OpenAI Academy offers workshops, discussions, and events to help families and staff understand generative AI and its real-world impact.

Video: What is AI? A Guide for Parents

Common Sense Education

A friendly introduction to AI concepts designed specifically for parents and caregivers.

Google Blog: The Keyword

Google

The Keyword is Google’s official blog, offering families updates on safety tools, educational resources, and tips for navigating the digital world.

Parent & Caregiver Webinars

Common Sense Education

Common Sense Media for Families offers webinars with tips on healthy tech habits, AI awareness, online safety, and preparing kids for a changing economy.

A New Direction For Students In An AI World

The report, A New Direction for Students in an AI World: Prosper, Prepare, Protect, outlines actions for schools, companies, governments, and families