What is the AI Assistant? 🔍
The AI Assistant is a chat-based workspace where you turn real classroom or caseload questions into research-informed guidance and quick, customizable resources—directly from the chat.
Use the Assistant for brainstorming, drafting text (emails, reports, goals), answering instructional/therapy/behavior questions, and generating quick resources.
Use the Studio creation builder when you want the full build flow from idea → draft → fine-tuned final with granular controls (image re-generations, scene edits, page-by-page polish).
Think of the Assistant as your fast, expert co-pilot; think of Creative Studio as your full building flow.
What you can do with your assistant ✨
Brainstorm: lesson ideas, literacy activities, math word problems, therapy tasks, or social-emotional supports.
Draft: parent emails, IEP/behavior goals, progress note outlines, or classroom learning objectives.
Ask: instructional, teaching, therapy, and behavior questions and get concise, evidence-informed answers you can use right away.
Generate: personalized resources you can edit, print, or share, including stories, songs, literacy activities, math practice worksheets, SEL visuals, speech cards, picture cards, and first-then boards.
Generate: personalized resources you can edit, print, or share (stories, songs, visual schedules, SEL cards, speech cards, picture cards, first-then boards, worksheets & activities).
Where to Find your Assistant 📍
On your Create page, use the Assistant bar at the top. Type any question or task to open your dedicated chat. All chats are saved in the left sidebar for quick reference, and you can use the three dots to archive when you’re done.
Examples & Use Cases 🧠
✅ Here are just a few examples of what you can ask and what to expect:
You can ask… | Nookly can help with… |
“Help brainstorm literacy centers for 2nd graders.” | A list of differentiated literacy activities, small-group rotations, and printable word work sheets. |
“Give me math word problems for fractions at 4th grade level.” | Ready-to-use fraction word problems with answer keys, plus scaffolded practice sheets. |
“Help me draft an email to a parent about a child’s behavioral issue.” | A professional email draft you can paste, edit, and send. |
“What should I create to support a child struggling with speech sounds?” | Speech picture cards, minimal pairs lists, and playful articulation activities. |
“Suggest activities for an OT session on fine motor skills.” | A set of fine-motor activities with printable supports (tracing, cutting, play-based tasks). |
“How can I help children process grief in the classroom?” | Trauma-sensitive guidance, sample routines, language to use, and a structured plan with optional printables. |
“What are some quick brain breaks for my middle school class?” | A filtered list of 5-minute energizers, movement breaks, and mindfulness exercises. |
“Draft learning goals for a student with dyslexia.” | SMART goal suggestions with literacy-focused accommodations and progress monitoring templates. |
When you type your question or task, you’ll get:
A clear, research-informed explanation or step-by-step plan.
Optional resources you can spin up instantly (e.g., story, song, visual, cards, worksheet).
Citations to trusted sources at the bottom of the answer.
Real-world examples and curated social videos (Reddit/TikTok/YouTube) to see how others handled similar scenarios.
Examples:
"Brainstorm class activities."
"Help me draft an email."
Evidence & Citations 👉
All answers aim to be concise, evidence-informed, and actionable. You’ll see citations (e.g., CDC developmental milestones, child psychology and learning sciences, positive parenting frameworks) at the bottom of responses—alongside curated real-world examples.
These may include insights from trusted professional networks, educator communities, and parent forums. We carefully vet these social examples for safety and relevance, so you get a balance of research-backed guidance and practical, lived experience you can share with teams and families.
All advice and tools provided by the AI Assistant are grounded in trusted sources, including:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Speech-language development guidelines
Child psychology frameworks
Positive parenting research
Curated, real-world advice from professional and parent communities (reviewed for safety)
Create with Your Assistant
Nookly will not only provide research-backed answers and advice, but you'll also get a chance to create content directly in the chat. The content you create in the chat will have less controls than the one yuo create from your building experience, but if you're looking for something quick and that you can build directly inside your chat, you'll have the option to create from there too.
You'll be able to choose from a variety of recommended resources. These can include:
Custom stories
Lullabies or songs
Visual schedules
Emotion or SEL cards
Speech picture cards
First-then boards
Worksheets ad activities
💡You'll be able to add any details you'd like to see in your resources and generate them directly from the chatbot! Once generated, the resource will appear in your Personalized Creations for editing, printing, or sharing.
Quality, safety, and scope ⚖️
Intended Use: Guidance and resources are designed for educational and educators' support—not diagnosis or medical treatment.
When to Escalate: For serious or urgent situations, U.S. hotline recommendations will appear automatically. Always coordinate with licensed professionals and follow your setting’s protocols.
Bias & Limitations: AI reflects available research and may have gaps. Use professional judgment, adapt to your context, and consider equity, culture, and accessibility when applying recommendations.
💡 Nookly’s Assistant is here to support you with your questions and challenges. If you're facing a more serious situation, and you're located in the U.S., Nookly will also recommend trusted emergency hotlines and support resources.
If you or the children you support need urgent or ongoing support, we always encourage you to reach out to a licensed professional in the field.
🤔 Not Sure How to Get Started?
Here are examples of the kinds of questions professionals can ask Nookly:
Examples of the kinds of questions professionals can ask Nookly:
✨ General Classroom & Instructional Support
“Can you help me draft an activity for recess conflicts?”
“My students struggle with transitions—what visual supports can I use?”
“Give me group activities to build collaboration skills.”
“Suggest brain breaks for keeping my class focused.”
👩🏫 Literacy & English
“Give me 20 words for practicing long vowel sounds.”
“How do I introduce public speaking skills to my 5th graders?”
“Create a story starter activity to inspire creative writing.”
➗ Math
“Can you help me design math word problems using fractions in real-world scenarios?”
“What are some trending strategies for teaching multiplication to elementary students?”
“Suggest group activities for developing problem-solving skills in math.”
📚 Social Studies & History
“Make picture cards on famous historical figures for 2nd grade.”
“Design a role-play activity about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.”
“Can you create a simple worksheet about ancient Egypt?”
“Suggest a design thinking project to help students create a historical theater play.”
💬 Speech & Language Therapy (SLPs)
“What are fun activities for working on sequencing?”
“Can you suggest a visual for practicing WH- questions?”
“How do I write an IEP goal for vocabulary expansion?”
👐 Occupational Therapy (OTs)
“Suggest fine motor activities for improving pencil grip.”
“What calming strategies can I recommend for sensory overload?”
“Can you make a printable visual for washing hands step by step?”
😣 Behavior & Emotional Regulation (Therapists)
“How can I design a first-then board for anger management?”
“Help me draft a behavior plan for task refusal.”
“What’s a structured calming routine for after lunch recess?”
📊 Progress Monitoring & Documentation
“Draft learnings goals for improving conversational turn-taking.”
“Summarize a data collection sheet for speech sounds.”
“Write a parent communication email about today’s session.”
📅 Routines, Transitions, & Life Skills
“Create a morning routine schedule for a student with autism.”
“Can you design a story to prepare a child for a fire drill?”
“Suggest life-skill activities for functional math practice.”
🏫 School Leadership & Administration
“What’s an engaging PD session outline on AI for teachers?”
“Help me draft an email introducing Nookly tools to staff.”
✨ Everyday Professional Support
“I need quick activity ideas for my Friday group session.”
“What’s a printable I can give parents to support carryover at home?”
“Suggest an SEL activity for circle time.”
📌 No professional question is too big or too small.
From activites to classroom transitions, parent communication to therapy resources—you can ask Nookly and get expert-informed answers, drafts, and instant resources tailored to your work.