Ask Poppy
When homework stalls
Read the question together. Ask your child to tell Poppy what they have tried. Poppy can explain the missing step without pretending a finished answer is understanding.
For families with children ages 6–11
For the question after “I don’t get it.”
When your child gets stuck, you can ask Poppy for another way to explain the idea. Keep the conversation parent-led, then let your child try the next step with you.
The app is available now. Poppy’s screen-free device is in development.
At home, in their own words
Three ways to begin
When curiosity takes over
Follow a question about animals, space, cooking, or the walk home. A good conversation can end with something to look at or try in the real world.
When saying it helps
Let your child explain an idea aloud, hear where it gets fuzzy, and have another go. Voice can make practice feel more like a conversation.
The adult boundary
Your child’s thinking stays theirs. The account stays with you.
A parent manages the child account and can see its conversations in the app. Start with a real question your child has, stay nearby for the first few uses, and check whether the help was accurate and useful. Poppy can make mistakes, and it is not a teacher or a substitute for your judgment.
This is a home-use invitation. School use has separate rules and needs the school’s decision.
Questions parents ask
Using AI for learning at ages 6–11
How should a parent use Poppy with younger children?
For younger children, start by using Poppy yourself to prepare an explanation or activity. Follow your school’s rules for homework and AI use. Check the explanation, then explore it with your child; an adult account or supervision does not establish school approval.
Will Poppy just give my child the answer?
It is designed to support a conversation about the idea and the next step, but AI can still give an answer or make a mistake. Try asking your child what they think first, then use Poppy to work through the part that is unclear.
Do we need the Poppy device?
No. The iPhone app is available now and works on its own. The screen-free device is still in development.
Try one real question
See whether your child can explain it back.
That tells you more than time spent talking to an app.
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