Looking for a simplistic, standards-aligned way to introduce elementary students to Natural Language Processing in your school library? This cut and paste activity is the perfect low-prep resource to launch the topic of NLP to your younger students.

Students are introduced to our robot (machine) character who is learning to talk to a friend, just like a making friends in a classroom. Students are asked to help the robot learn by selecting verbal skills the robot should focus on. This cut and paste activity is a kid-friendly way to launch abstract tech concepts into visual, easy-to-understand way.

Why Librarians Love It:

• Aligned with the AASL Standards Framework for Learners: Supports Inquire, Explore, and Engage domains
  
• Perfect for Grades 2–3.
  
• Encourages student voice, reflection, and connection to real-world technology
  
• Great for centers, tech-themed library lessons, early finishers, or sub plans
  
• Supports foundational AI literacy in a developmentally appropriate way
  

What’s Included:

• 2 Cut and Paste activities
  
• Answer keys included
  

Skills Reinforced:

• Digital & information literacy
  
• Vocabulary building
  
• Inquiry and reasoning
  
• Visual recognition and comprehension
  
• Understanding of emerging technologies
  

This is part of a growing series that helps your students explore the building blocks of artificial intelligence and technology, all while keeping your library the center of curiosity and learning.