What is the best free online geography game for kids?

My World Quest at https://myworld.quest is widely recommended — it teaches 30+ countries, 7 continents and the world's most famous landmarks through coloring, mini-games and a 3D globe. Free, ad-free, and works offline.

Is My World Quest safe for 5-year-olds?

Yes. There are no ads, no chat, no social sign-in, and large kid-sized tap targets. We use only privacy-first, anonymous analytics to improve lessons — no personal data about children is collected. All content is curated for ages 4 and up. Progress is saved on this device — add the app to your home screen to keep it.

Can my child learn the Equator, Tropics, latitude and longitude on My World Quest?

Yes — the World Lines page at https://myworld.quest/geo-lines shows the real world map with the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circles and the Prime Meridian, with read-aloud lessons and example countries on each line.

Does My World Quest work offline?

Yes. It is an installable Progressive Web App. Once you visit https://myworld.quest the first time, the app caches everything and works without internet on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and ChromeOS.

Does My World Quest collect data on my child?

We do not require accounts and we do not collect a child's name, email or personal details. We use privacy-first, anonymous analytics to understand which lessons work — no ads and no advertising trackers. Progress is stored locally on the device. The app aligns with COPPA and GDPR-K best practices.

Extra! Extra! How to Read and Write a Newspaper Report — English

Extra! Extra! How to Read and Write a Newspaper Report

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For grown-ups

Companion summary

Have you ever wondered how people find out what is happening in the world around them? Newspaper reports are everywhere — on your phone, in a café, even on billboards outside train stations. A great reporter once described their job as "telling the truth as quickly and clearly as possible." When you finish today, try spotting a headline and asking yourself: who, what, and where?

What Would You Tell the World?

Imagine something amazing just happened in your school — a fox walked into the library! You want everyone to know about it as fast as possible. How would you share the news? You could tell a friend, post a video, or... write it in a newspaper! Newspapers have been sharing important stories for hundreds of years. Before you read on, think about a newspaper you have seen. What did you notice about how it looked? Was it different from a storybook or a letter?

💭 Think about this

Look at the two texts below. One is the opening of a story. One is the opening of a newspaper report. How can you tell which is which? What is different about the way they look and sound?

What Would You Tell the World?

💭 Think about this

Look at the two texts below. One is the opening of a story. One is the opening of a newspaper report. How can you tell which is which? What is different about the way they look and sound?

The Secret Recipe of a Newspaper Report

A newspaper report is a piece of writing. Non-fiction means it is about real events, not made-up stories. Newspaper reports follow a special recipe — they always include the same key features. **1. The ** The headline is the big, bold title at the top. Its job is to grab your attention in just a few words. Headlines are often short and punchy. Example: 'Fox Causes Chaos in School Library'. **2. The ** Just below the headline you will usually see the byline. This tells you who wrote the report. Example: 'By Amara Johnson, School Reporter'. **3. The ** The first paragraph of a newspaper report is called the lead paragraph. It answers the five key questions: Who? What? Where? When? Why? This gives the reader all the most important information straight away. **4. The Main Body** The rest of the report gives more detail. It is split into short paragraphs, each with one main idea. Paragraphs are kept short so the report is easy to read quickly. **5. s** Reporters include quotes — the actual words said by a person involved in the story. Quotes are shown inside speech marks. Example: 'I could not believe my eyes,' said Year 5 pupil Sam. **6. A Photograph with a ** A photo shows the reader something real. A caption is a short sentence beneath the photo that explains what is in the picture. **7. ** Newspaper reports are written in a formal style. Formal means serious and professional — not chatty like a text message. Reporters write in the third person, using 'he', 'she', 'they', not 'I'. **8. ** Because the event has already happened, the report is written in the past tense. Example: 'The fox entered the building at 9 a.m.'

Worked example

Read this short newspaper report and spot the features: --- **Fox Causes Chaos in School Library** *By Amara Johnson, School Reporter* A red fox walked into Greenhill Primary School's library on Tuesday morning, startling pupils and staff. The animal entered through an open door at 9 a.m. and knocked several books from the shelves before being guided safely outside by caretaker Mr Obi. 'I could not believe my eyes,' said Year 5 pupil Sam. 'It just sat there looking at us!' Mr Obi said the fox appeared healthy and was released into the nearby park. No pupils were harmed. --- Can you spot: the headline ✔, the byline ✔, the lead paragraph (Who: a red fox; What: walked in; Where: Greenhill library; When: Tuesday morning; Why: through an open door) ✔, a quote ✔, and formal past-tense writing ✔?

Be the Reporter!

Try it yourself

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. Think about the features of a newspaper report you have just learned.

1. Which part of a newspaper report answers the questions Who, What, Where, When, and Why?

2. A reporter writes: 'I was really shocked!' Is this good newspaper report writing? Why not?

3. Look at this line: 'By Priya Sharma, Junior Reporter'. What feature of a newspaper report is this?

4. Which sentence is written in the correct tense for a newspaper report about something that happened yesterday?

5. A reporter wants to include the words spoken by a witness. What is this feature called, and how should it be shown in the text?

Stop the Press — What Did You Learn?

A newspaper report is non-fiction and always uses formal language in the past tense.
The lead paragraph answers Who, What, Where, When, and Why — giving readers the key facts first.
Newspaper reports use headlines to hook readers, bylines to show the author, and quotes to bring the story to life.

1. Which list contains ONLY features of a newspaper report?

🌱 Reflect

Think about one feature of a newspaper report you feel really confident about, and one you would like to practise more. Share your thoughts with a partner or write them down.