Theme: Artificial Intelligence, Technology and Safe Digital Learning

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is becoming part of everyday life.

Children may already see AI in voice assistants, chatbots, games, learning apps, search engines, cameras, translation tools and smart devices. For Primary 2 students, the goal is not to teach complex computer science. The goal is to build simple, safe and useful vocabulary so children can talk about technology clearly.

At Primary 2, children should learn AI words in a gentle way.

They do not need to memorise technical definitions.

They should be able to say:

What is it?
What does it do?
How do we use it safely?
Is it human or machine?
Should I check the answer?

This article gives parents and teachers a child-friendly list of 100 AI-themed vocabulary words for Primary 2 students.

Why Primary 2 Students Should Learn AI Vocabulary

Vocabulary helps children understand the world around them.

When children learn AI and technology words early, they can better understand:

computers
tablets
phones
apps
online learning
search engines
chatbots
robots
digital safety
true and false information
human and machine differences

This is important because children may use technology before they fully understand it.

A child may know how to tap a screen, but not know what “private” means.
A child may know how to ask a chatbot a question, but not know what “check” means.
A child may know how to watch a video, but not know what “source” means.

So AI vocabulary is not only about technology.

It is also about safety, thinking and responsibility.

How to Teach These Words

For Primary 2 students, teach these words through:

simple explanations
pictures
examples
short sentences
oral practice
matching games
drawing activities
story writing
class discussion
safe technology habits

Do not overload the child.

Start with 10 words at a time.

Let the child use each word in a sentence.

For example:

“AI can help us answer questions.”
“I must check if the answer is true.”
“My password is private.”
“A robot is a machine.”
“A prompt is what I ask AI.”

Top 100 AI Vocabulary Words for Primary 2

No.	Word	Child-Friendly Meaning	Example Sentence
1	AI	A smart computer helper	AI can help me learn new words.
2	artificial	Made by people, not nature	A robot has artificial hands.
3	intelligence	The ability to learn and think	Intelligence helps us solve problems.
4	robot	A machine that can do tasks	The robot moved across the room.
5	machine	A thing built to do work	A washing machine washes clothes.
6	computer	A machine used for work and learning	I typed my story on the computer.
7	laptop	A computer you can carry	My brother uses a laptop for school.
8	tablet	A flat device with a touch screen	I read an e-book on my tablet.
9	phone	A device for calling and using apps	My mother uses her phone to send messages.
10	device	A tool like a phone or tablet	Please take care of your device.
11	screen	The part of a device you look at	The screen showed a picture.
12	keyboard	Buttons used for typing	I typed my name on the keyboard.
13	mouse	A tool used to click on a computer	I moved the mouse to open the file.
14	button	Something you press or click	Press the blue button to start.
15	click	To press something on a screen	Click the picture to open it.
16	tap	To touch the screen lightly	Tap the app to open it.
17	swipe	To move your finger across a screen	Swipe left to see the next photo.
18	app	A program on a device	I use a reading app to practise English.
19	program	Instructions that tell a computer what to do	The program helped me draw a picture.
20	code	Instructions for a computer	Code tells the game how to work.
21	data	Information used by a computer	The app saves some data.
22	information	Facts or details about something	The website gave me information about animals.
23	internet	A system that connects computers around the world	We use the internet to search for facts.
24	online	Connected to the internet	I had an online lesson today.
25	offline	Not connected to the internet	I can read this book offline.
26	website	A page or place on the internet	We visited a school website.
27	link	A path to another page online	Click the link to read more.
28	search	To look for information	I searched for pictures of planets.
29	result	What you get after searching	The search result showed many websites.
30	browser	A tool for visiting websites	I opened the browser to search online.
31	question	Something we ask	I asked AI a question.
32	answer	A reply to a question	The answer was easy to understand.
33	prompt	The words we give AI to ask for help	My prompt asked AI to explain insects.
34	command	An instruction telling something what to do	The robot followed the command.
35	instruction	A step that tells us what to do	Read the instruction before starting.
36	task	A job to do	My task is to write five sentences.
37	tool	Something that helps us do work	AI is a tool, not a person.
38	helper	Someone or something that helps	The chatbot was a reading helper.
39	chatbot	A computer program that chats with people	The chatbot answered my question.
40	chat	To talk with someone	I can chat with my teacher online.
41	message	Words sent to someone	I sent a message to my cousin.
42	reply	An answer sent back	The chatbot gave a quick reply.
43	voice	The sound of someone speaking	The device used a friendly voice.
44	sound	Something we hear	The computer made a soft sound.
45	listen	To hear carefully	Listen to the instructions first.
46	speak	To say words aloud	Please speak clearly.
47	record	To save sound or video	We recorded our reading practice.
48	camera	A tool that takes pictures or videos	The camera took a photo of the class.
49	picture	An image we can see	I drew a picture of a robot.
50	image	A picture	The AI made an image of a cat.
51	video	Moving pictures with sound	We watched a video about space.
52	create	To make something new	I can create a story with my ideas.
53	design	To plan how something looks or works	She designed a robot costume.
54	draw	To make a picture	I will draw a smart robot.
55	write	To make words	I write my own sentences.
56	read	To understand written words	I read the story aloud.
57	edit	To change and improve	I edited my sentence to make it clearer.
58	fix	To make something right	I fixed my spelling mistake.
59	save	To keep work on a device	Save your work before closing the app.
60	delete	To remove something	Do not delete your homework file.
61	copy	To make another one	I copied the sentence into my notebook.
62	paste	To place copied words somewhere	I pasted the word into the box.
63	file	A saved piece of work on a device	My story is saved in a file.
64	folder	A place to keep files	I put my pictures in a folder.
65	upload	To send a file online	I uploaded my homework.
66	download	To save something from the internet	I downloaded the worksheet.
67	print	To make words or pictures on paper	We printed the story.
68	scan	To copy a paper into a device	The teacher scanned the worksheet.
69	model	A computer system that learns patterns	The AI model can answer questions.
70	train	To help a model learn	People train AI with information.
71	learn	To gain new knowledge	AI can learn patterns from data.
72	pattern	Something that repeats or follows a rule	I found a pattern in the numbers.
73	predict	To guess what may happen next	The app can predict the weather.
74	guess	An answer we are not sure about	I made a guess before checking.
75	check	To look carefully	I must check my answer.
76	correct	Right	My answer was correct.
77	wrong	Not right	The spelling was wrong.
78	true	Real or correct	A fact should be true.
79	false	Not true	The story about flying fish was false.
80	fact	Something true	It is a fact that the sun is a star.
81	opinion	What someone thinks or feels	My opinion is that robots are interesting.
82	source	Where information comes from	I checked the source of the picture.
83	proof	Something that shows an answer is true	The photo was proof that the cat was there.
84	safe	Not dangerous	Use the internet in a safe way.
85	private	Not for everyone to know	My password is private.
86	password	A secret word to enter an account	Do not share your password.
87	login	To enter an account	I used my password to login.
88	account	A personal online space	My mother helped me with my account.
89	share	To let others see or use something	Do not share private information online.
90	permission	Saying yes to allow something	Ask for permission before downloading.
91	rule	Something that tells us what to do	We follow rules when using the tablet.
92	respect	To treat someone or something properly	We must respect others online.
93	kind	Caring and gentle	Write kind words in messages.
94	rude	Not polite	A rude message can hurt someone.
95	careful	Taking time to avoid mistakes	Be careful when clicking links.
96	problem	Something that needs solving	The robot had a problem with its wheel.
97	solve	To find an answer	We can solve the puzzle together.
98	explain	To make something clear	The teacher explained how AI works.
99	example	Something that shows an idea	The robot is an example of a machine.
100	human	A person	AI is a tool, but a human makes choices.

Best 20 AI Words to Start With for Primary 2

For most Primary 2 students, begin with these 20 words:

AI
robot
computer
device
internet
search
question
answer
prompt
chatbot
tool
information
check
true
false
fact
source
safe
private
human

These words give children the foundation for safe and clear AI conversations.

10 Simple Sentences for Primary 2 Students

AI is a smart computer helper.
A robot is a machine that can do tasks.
A prompt is what I ask AI.
I must check if an answer is true.
A fact is something true.
An opinion is what someone thinks.
My password is private.
I should not share private information online.
AI is a tool, not a human.
A human should make careful choices.

10 Practice Questions

What is AI?
What is a robot?
What does “private” mean?
Why should we check an answer?
What is a password?
What is a prompt?
What is a chatbot?
What is the difference between true and false?
What is a source?
Why is AI a tool, not a person?

Parent Guide: How to Use This List at Home

Parents can teach five words a week.

For each word, ask the child to:

read the word
say the word
explain the word
use it in a sentence
draw a picture if possible

For example, for the word “prompt,” the child can say:

“A prompt is what I ask AI.”

Then the child can write:

“My prompt asked AI to tell me a story about a robot.”

This helps vocabulary become real.

Teacher Guide: Classroom Activities

Teachers can use this list for:

word matching
sentence writing
picture labelling
AI safety posters
true-or-false games
oral discussion
spelling practice
short story writing
technology word walls
robot-themed vocabulary lessons

Example classroom task:

“Choose five AI words and write a short story about a helpful robot.”

This helps children learn the words in context.

Short Story Using AI Vocabulary

Maya used a tablet to read a story about a robot.

She asked a chatbot a question: “What is a robot?”

The chatbot replied, “A robot is a machine that can do tasks.”

Maya smiled, but she remembered her teacher’s rule.

“Always check the answer.”

She looked in her book and found the same information.

“That is a fact,” she said.

Then Maya wrote her own sentence:

“AI is a tool, but a human must think carefully.”

Final Takeaway

Primary 2 children do not need complex AI theory.

They need simple words that help them understand the digital world safely.

The most important ideas are:

AI can help.
AI is a tool.
Humans must think.
Answers must be checked.
Private information must stay private.
Kind words matter online.
Children should ask adults when unsure.

By learning these 100 AI-themed vocabulary words, Primary 2 students begin building the language they need for a future where humans and machines communicate through English.

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