Plan First
Think it through, picture the result, list your steps — THEN start the tool.
Kavi Makes a Plan
Kavi the owl wants to make a poster for the school garden. She almost taps the AI tool right away — then stops. "Plan first!" she hoots. She grabs paper: 1) what — a garden poster, 2) how it should look — green with a big sunflower, 3) her steps in order. Now she starts the tool. Because she planned first, the poster comes out just how she pictured it!
What your child will learn
A peek inside
Try this at home: What should you do BEFORE you start an AI tool?
Questions parents ask
+Why should a child plan before using an AI tool?
Because a plan keeps you in charge. Before you start, you decide what you want to make, picture how it should look, and list your steps. Then the tool helps you reach a goal you already chose — instead of you just taking whatever it gives.
+What does a good plan include?
Three things: what you want to make, what the finished thing should look like, and the steps you'll take in order. With that plan ready, the tool becomes a helper, not the boss.
+Isn't it faster to just start the tool?
Starting without a plan often means lots of re-dos. A quick plan first usually gets you a result you like faster — because you know what you're aiming for before you begin.
+What age is this 'Plan First' lesson for?
It is a Stage 3 lesson for roughly ages 7–8 in KAVI Academy's AI-literacy track. It uses a story and simple ordering games, with very little reading required.
+Is the lesson free?
Yes — this overview and the printable PDF handout are free. The full interactive lesson and the endless practice are part of KAVI Academy.
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
Part of AI Literacy · Stage 3 · S3 on KAVI Academy — a secular, whole-child learning platform for ages 5–12.