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My child needs help understanding a homework topic and I want to explain it in a way that actually makes sense to them. The subject is [SUBJECT:select:math,science,English or language arts,history or social studies,foreign language,other] and the specific topic or question is [TOPIC_OR_QUESTION]. My child is in [GRADE_LEVEL:select:elementary school (K-5),middle school (6-8),high school (9-12)]. They learn best when explanations are [LEARNING_STYLE:select:visual with examples and diagrams,step-by-step with clear instructions,connected to real-world examples they care about,hands-on with activities they can try,story-based or narrative]. What they are currently struggling with or confused about: [CONFUSION_POINT?] Explain this topic at my child's level using language and examples appropriate for their age. Break it down into simple steps. Include an analogy or real-world example that makes it click. Suggest a practice problem or activity they can try to reinforce understanding. If this topic builds on something they should already know, briefly review that foundation first. Do not just give them the answer to their homework problem - help them understand the concept so they can solve it themselves.
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Get Early AccessIt is 8 PM, your child has a math worksheet due tomorrow, and they do not understand fractions. You sort of remember fractions. But explaining them to a 9-year-old who is already frustrated? That is a different skill entirely. Giving them the answer does not help. They need to understand the concept.
This prompt takes the [SUBJECT] and specific [TOPIC_OR_QUESTION], your child's grade level, and their [LEARNING_STYLE]. It returns an explanation at their level using age-appropriate language, analogies, and real-world examples. It breaks the concept into simple steps, includes practice problems they can try, and reviews foundation skills if those are shaky. The goal is comprehension, not answer delivery.
The learning style selector makes a real difference. A visual learner gets diagrams and spatial examples. A hands-on learner gets activities they can try with objects around the house. A story-based learner gets the concept wrapped in a narrative. Fill in what specifically is not clicking, and the explanation targets that gap directly.
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Select [SUBJECT] and type the specific topic or homework question in [TOPIC_OR_QUESTION]. Be as specific as possible: "long division with remainders" works better than "math." Include the actual homework problem if you want a guided walkthrough.
Choose [GRADE_LEVEL] so the explanation matches their vocabulary and cognitive level. Select [LEARNING_STYLE] to match how your child absorbs information best. Visual kids get diagrams. Hands-on kids get experiments they can do at the kitchen table.
Fill in [CONFUSION_POINT] with what your child is stuck on: "They can add fractions with the same denominator but not different ones" or "They do not understand why the answer is negative." This targets the explanation precisely.
Read the explanation with your child. Let them try the practice problems. If they get stuck again, re-run the prompt with a more specific [CONFUSION_POINT]. The AI adjusts its approach based on where understanding breaks down.
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