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Explain Like I'm 10

AI Tools:
ChatGPT, Claude, GeminiWorks with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Category: Students

A simple analogy and example first, then the real academic idea in plain language.

Prompt Quality - 88/100 · Strong

The Prompt

explain-like-i-am-ten.md

Explain {{topic}} as if you are teaching a curious 10-year-old, then step up.

My actual level: {{level}}

1. Everyday analogy
2. One simple example
3. The real idea in plain language, matched to {{level}}
4. The one word adults overuse - and what it actually means
5. A check question. Wait for my answer.

No jargon until you have defined it.
The PromptUTF-8

Fill in your details below - this prompt updates as you type, then copy it.

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0 of 2 filled. Preview updates as you type - then copy the finished prompt (negative prompt included when present).

What you want explained.

Your real level after the simple version.

explain-like-i-am-ten.md

Prompt preview

Explain {{topic}} as if you are teaching a curious 10-year-old, then step up.

My actual level: {{level}}

1. Everyday analogy
2. One simple example
3. The real idea in plain language, matched to {{level}}
4. The one word adults overuse - and what it actually means
5. A check question. Wait for my answer.

No jargon until you have defined it.
0 / 2 filledPreview
explainanalogybeginnerlearning

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When to use this prompt

Use it when

  • You need help with students.

Skip it when

  • You only need a one-line ask with no constraints, format, or context.
  • You cannot supply the fill-in details the template asks for.
  • A different category or tool-specific workflow fits the job better.

How to get a good result

Done when

The output clearly completes “Explain Like I'm 10”: it matches the requested format, uses your filled-in details, and is ready to use without another prompting round.

Common mistakes

  • Leaving topic, level vague - the model then invents placeholders.
  • Asking ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules.
  • Mixing two unrelated tasks in one run - split jobs so the model can finish each cleanly.

FAQ

What do I fill in before I copy this prompt?
Replace these placeholders with your details: topic, level. Required fields are marked on the page. The prompt text updates as you type.
Which AI tools is this prompt written for?
It works best with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini. Copy the filled prompt and paste it into the tool you already use.
What should a good result look like?
The output clearly completes “Explain Like I'm 10”: it matches the requested format, uses your filled-in details, and is ready to use without another prompting round.
What are common mistakes with this prompt?
Leaving topic, level vague - the model then invents placeholders. Asking ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules. Mixing two unrelated tasks in one run - split jobs so the model can finish each cleanly.

Best for

  • Students

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