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.

Don't Get Tricked: Spotting Scams Online — ICT

Don't Get Tricked: Spotting Scams Online

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For grown-ups

Companion summary

Have you ever got a message saying you won a prize you never entered? Scammers try to trick people online every single day, even kids your age. A real company will never ask for your password or home address in an email or message. When you finish, try spotting one warning sign in a pretend message with a grown-up nearby.

Have You Ever Seen Something Too Good to Be True?

Imagine you get a message saying: 'Congratulations! You have won a free games console! Click here NOW to claim your prize!' You have not entered any competition. You do not recognise the sender. Something feels a bit odd — but the prize sounds amazing! Here is the big question: would you click the link?

💭 Think about this

Think of a time you saw an advert, message, or pop-up that seemed almost too exciting to be real. What made you feel unsure about it?

Have You Ever Seen Something Too Good to Be True?

💭 Think about this

Think of a time you saw an advert, message, or pop-up that seemed almost too exciting to be real. What made you feel unsure about it?

What Is a Scam — and How Do You Spot One?

A is a trick. Someone tries to fool you into giving away personal information, money, or access to your device. s — the people who run scams — want something from you. They use clever tricks to make their messages look real. Scams can arrive in many ways: as emails, text messages, pop-up windows, fake websites, or even messages inside games and apps. **The most common warning signs of a scam:** 1. **Too good to be true.** 'You've won a prize!' or 'Get free gems!' If you didn't enter something, you can't have won it. 2. **Urgency and pressure.** 'Act NOW! Offer ends in 5 minutes!' Scammers rush you so you don't stop to think. 3. **Asking for .** A real company will never ask for your password, home address, or bank details by email or message. 4. **Strange sender address.** The email might say it is from a famous company, but the address looks odd — like 'support@amaz0n-deals.net' instead of 'amazon.com'. 5. **Spelling mistakes and odd language.** Many scam messages have strange grammar or words that don't quite make sense. 6. ** links.** The link in the message doesn't match the real website you know. **What should you do?** Stop. Don't click anything. Tell a trusted adult straight away. You can also report scam emails or messages using the 'report' button in most apps and email services.

Worked example

Read this message: 'Hi! Your account has been HACKED. Click this link immediately to save it: www.secure-fix-now.biz. Enter your username and password to recover your account.' Let's check the warning signs: - Is it urgent? YES — 'immediately' is a pressure word. - Does it ask for personal information? YES — it asks for your username and password. - Does the link look suspicious? YES — 'secure-fix-now.biz' is not a real company website. - Are there odd words? The all-caps 'HACKED' is designed to scare you. Conclusion: This is a scam. Do NOT click the link. Tell a trusted adult and report the message.

Can You Spot the Scam?

Try it yourself

Read each question carefully. Choose the best answer. Think about the warning signs you have just learned.

1. You get an email saying 'You have won £500! Send us your home address and bank details to receive your money.' Which warning sign is this?

2. A pop-up appears saying 'VIRUS DETECTED! Click HERE in the next 60 seconds or your device will be destroyed!' What scam trick is being used?

3. An email claims to be from your school, but the sender's address is 'admin@sch00l-info.net'. What should make you suspicious?

4. You notice a message in your favourite game offering 'FREE unlimited coins — just enter your game password here.' What is the best thing to do?

5. Which of these messages is MOST likely to be a scam?

What Have You Learned?

A scam is a trick — scammers want your personal information or money.
Warning signs include: urgency, prizes you didn't enter, requests for passwords, strange addresses, and spelling mistakes.
If something feels wrong, stop, don't click, and tell a trusted adult.

1. Someone sends you a message saying 'Your streaming account is about to close! Log in NOW using this link or lose all your shows forever.' What should you do FIRST?

🌱 Reflect

Think of one scam warning sign you will remember next time you read a message online. Why is that sign easy for you to spot?