AI Workbook for IB Primary Years Programme Students (NYP January 2027)

Help young learners explore artificial intelligence with curiosity, care and confidence.

The AI Workbook for IB Primary Years Programme Students is an AI literacy resource for primary students in IB World Schools. Published by Pearson Education and written by Rita Bateson of Eblana Learning, it introduces children to how AI works, where they meet it in daily life, and how to think about it fairly and safely.

This is not a “how to use AI tools” guide. Students learn through inquiry. They ask questions, explore simple case studies, talk through everyday dilemmas, and reflect on what they notice. The workbook builds the habits they will need as AI becomes part of school and home life.

What’s inside

• Inquiry-led activities that start from students’ own questions about AI and technology
• Explicit links to the IB Learner Profile, especially inquirers, thinkers, principled, caring and reflective
• Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills practice in thinking, communication, social, self-management and research skills
• Connections to the PYP transdisciplinary themes, so AI learning fits naturally into units of inquiry
• Reflection prompts and discussion activities that make children’s thinking visible
• Early academic integrity habits, including being honest about when and how help was used

Who it’s for

• PYP classroom teachers and specialists who need ready-to-use AI literacy lessons
• PYP coordinators building a whole-school approach to AI
• Parents and carers who want to support safe, thoughtful technology use at home

Why schools choose it

The workbook is part of a three-level series covering the PYP, MYP, and DP/CP. Primary students build a foundation of curiosity and exploration. Later workbooks extend that foundation into analysis, evaluation, and academic research, giving schools one coherent AI literacy pathway from primary through to graduation.

About the author

Rita Bateson has more than 20 years of experience in international education. She has worked as Senior Curriculum and Assessment Manager at IB Global Headquarters and was the founding Head of Secondary at Nord Anglia International School, Dublin. She is a curriculum designer, textbook author, and workshop leader who now advises schools worldwide on future-ready practice through Eblana Learning.

Frequently asked questions

Is this workbook aligned to the IB PYP?
Yes. Activities are mapped to the IB Learner Profile, ATL skills, and the six PYP transdisciplinary themes.

Do students need access to AI tools to use it?
The focus is on understanding, questioning, and reflecting on AI rather than on operating specific tools.

Does it cover AI safety and ethics for children?
Yes. Age-appropriate dilemmas and discussions help students think about fairness, honesty, privacy, and responsible use.

Is there a version for older students?
Yes. The series continues with workbooks for the IB Middle Years Programme and for the Diploma and Career-related Programmes.