There are far fewer Persian videos for children than English ones, and many don’t match your family’s accent, values or traditions. With today’s AI tools, you can make your own: a two-minute story about Nowruz, a song with your child’s name, or a video explaining Yalda.

You don’t need to be technical. You need an idea, an hour, and a few free or low-cost tools.

Step 1: Write a short script

Ask an AI assistant such as ChatGPT or Claude to write a very short story in simple Persian for your child’s age. Be specific: “Write a 6-scene story in simple Persian for a 4-year-old about a rabbit getting ready for Nowruz. One or two sentences per scene.”

AI often makes small mistakes in Persian, or uses words that are too formal. Read the script aloud and fix anything that doesn’t sound like your family. Short and simple is better than long and perfect.

Step 2: Create the pictures

Use an image generator to make one picture per scene. Keep the same description of the main character in every request (“a small white rabbit with a red scarf, soft watercolor style”) so they look alike from scene to scene.

Image tools are still bad at writing Persian letters inside a picture. Ask for pictures without any text, and add Persian titles later in your video editor, where the letters come out correct.

Step 3: Add a voice

The best voice for your child is yours. Record each scene on your phone in a quiet room; a familiar voice holds a child’s attention more than any narrator.

If you prefer an AI voice, check that the tool supports Persian, and listen carefully: synthetic Persian voices can stress words in the wrong place. A grandparent’s recording is an even better gift.

Step 4: Put it together

A free editor such as CapCut, iMovie or Canva is enough: place the pictures in order, add your voice, a little gentle music, and Persian subtitles. Some AI video tools can also add slow movement to still pictures, which makes them feel alive.

Keep it short: two to four minutes is plenty for a young child, and short videos get watched again and again.

Keep your child safe

AI tools are powerful, so a few rules matter:

  • Think twice before uploading photos of your child’s face. Read the tool’s privacy settings, and turn off any option to use your uploads for training.
  • Keep the videos private, or share them only with family, unless you are sure you want them public.
  • Watch together. A video made for your child works best as something you share, not as screen time alone.

Ideas for your first video

  • A Nowruz story that ends with your child setting the Haft-Sin.
  • A Yalda video where each family member says one wish.
  • A Persian counting song with fruits from your kitchen.
  • A “good night” video where grandma reads the last line.
  • A short story about your child’s favorite toy going on an adventure in Iran.