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.

Words That Win: Writing to Persuade — English

Words That Win: Writing to Persuade

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For grown-ups

Companion summary

Have you ever talked a friend into choosing your favourite game — without even realising it? Adverts, posters, and even menus use clever words to change what you think or do every single day. Martin Luther King Junior used just his words to move millions of people — that is the power of persuasion. When you finish, try writing three reasons why your school should have an extra break — then read it aloud and hear how it sounds.

Can You Change My Mind?

Imagine your school is thinking about banning all fizzy drinks from the canteen. Some children are furious. Others are thrilled. Both groups want to persuade — that means convince — the head teacher to agree with them. How would YOU try to win the argument? Think of one reason you would give. Now ask yourself: why does that reason make your idea sound good? Persuasive writing is all about using words to change what someone thinks or does. You do it every day without realising — when you talk a friend into watching your favourite film, or convince a grown-up to extend your bedtime!

💭 Think about this

Think of something you really believe. How would you convince someone else to agree with you?

Can You Change My Mind?

💭 Think about this

Think of something you really believe. How would you convince someone else to agree with you?

The Building Blocks of Persuasive Writing

has one job: to get the reader on your side. To do that well, you need four key ingredients. **1. A clear statement** Start by telling the reader exactly what you believe. Don't keep them guessing! For example: 'Fizzy drinks should be banned from school canteens.' **2. Reasons and ** A reason explains WHY you hold your opinion. Evidence is a fact or example that backs your reason up. Reasons without evidence are weak — evidence makes them powerful. For example: 'Fizzy drinks contain huge amounts of sugar. One can can have up to nine teaspoons of sugar, which is more than a child needs in a whole day.' **3. Persuasive language** Certain words and phrases push the reader towards agreeing with you. These include: • s — questions you don't expect an answer to, e.g. 'Surely we all want children to be healthy?' • Emotive words — words that make the reader feel something, e.g. 'alarming', 'wonderful', 'vital'. • Facts and statistics — numbers feel trustworthy, e.g. 'Studies show that…' • Repetition — saying a key idea more than once makes it stick. **4. A ** End by telling the reader what you want them to DO. For example: 'Join us in asking the school to make healthier choices today.' A good persuasive text uses all four ingredients in order: opinion → reasons with evidence → persuasive language throughout → call to action at the end.

Worked example

TOPIC: Should schools have a homework-free week every term? Opinion statement: 'Schools should give pupils one homework-free week every term.' Reason + evidence: 'Children need time to rest and recharge. Research shows that children who have regular breaks perform better and feel happier at school.' Persuasive language: 'Surely every child deserves time to be a child? A homework-free week is not a luxury — it is vital for wellbeing.' Call to action: 'We urge every parent and teacher to support this idea and speak to their school today.' Notice how the writing moves clearly from opinion → reason → persuasive language → call to action. The rhetorical question ('Surely every child deserves…?') makes the reader feel the writer is on their side.

Test Your Persuasion Skills

Try it yourself

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. Think about what you have just learned about persuasive writing.

1. Which sentence is the best opinion statement to open a persuasive text?

2. Which of these is an example of a rhetorical question?

3. A pupil writes: 'Zoos are great.' What is missing that would make this more persuasive?

4. Which of these is the best example of emotive language?

5. Where does a 'call to action' usually appear in a persuasive text?

Bring It All Together

Start with a clear opinion so the reader knows exactly what you believe.
Back every reason up with evidence — facts are more convincing than feelings alone.
End with a call to action that tells the reader what you want them to do.

1. A pupil wants to persuade their school to plant more trees. Which response uses the four ingredients of persuasive writing correctly?

🌱 Reflect

Think about a topic you care about — maybe something at school, at home, or in your community. If you wrote a short persuasive paragraph about it right now, what would your opinion statement and call to action be?