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In our digitally immersed society, parents don't need to be researchers to see the changes happening day-to-day.
Terry is designed to help caregivers and educators have honest conversations with children without fear or complicated jargon.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Story-Time Friendly
Written for ages 6-8, every book is meant for shared reading with conversational starters built in.
Starts the Conversation
Each story ends with questions designed to prompt discussion between kids and the adults they trust.
Playful and Engaging
Both books build a sense of adventure, fostering a playful environment the family can navigate together.
"The challenge for modern development is ensuring that children remain active storytellers of their personal lives - able to negotiate complex social meanings even when the fastest option provides answers"
-Flanagan & Sanchez
HOW DOES TERRY TEACH AI LITERACY & PLAY?
Each part of this adventure teaches children how to build new skills naturally using science backed narratives.
For Parents | Guiding Questions:
⛉ Understanding AI: What did Terry learn about how the robots worked?
⚙️ Humans vs Machines: The villagers were scared that machines would replace them, but what makes humans irreplaceable?
🌿 Ethical Use: How did Terry use the robots in a responsible way?
☐ Open-Ended Reflection: What did you learn from this story?
⛉ Understanding AI: Why couldn’t the big machine answer Terry’s final question?
⚙️ Humans vs Machines: What could Terry do that PictureBot and MusicBot couldn’t?
🌿 Ethical Use: What might happen if people relied on AI too much?
☐ Open-Ended Reflection: How do you feel about machines and AI now? What about humans?
Who We Are
We are undergraduate Psychology students at Pacific University using science communication to bring AI-literacy and psychology into everyday life.
Primary Author
Elena Sanchez
An undergraduate student, writer, and creater interested in making psychological education and mental health services more accessible.
Co-Author & Illustrator
Makenzie Flanagan
An undergraduate student who is looking to make psychology exciting and comprehensible to everyone.
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