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.

Level Up Your Kindness: Gaming Online — ICT

Level Up Your Kindness: Gaming Online

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For grown-ups

Companion summary

Have you ever felt really happy when a teammate cheered you on during a game? The way you speak to others online shapes how fun the game feels for everyone playing. Studies show players enjoy games much more when teammates use encouraging words instead of unkind ones. When you finish today, notice one kind thing you could say next time you play with others.

Think About This…

Imagine you are playing your favourite online game. You make a mistake and another player sends you a message calling you terrible. How would that make you feel? Now flip it — how would you feel if that same player said, 'Bad luck, you'll get it next time!'? The words people type in games are read by real people with real feelings. Today we explore how to make online gaming a better place for everyone.

💭 Think about this

Have you ever seen someone be kind or unkind in an online game? What happened?

Think About This…

💭 Think about this

Have you ever seen someone be kind or unkind in an online game? What happened?

What Does Kind Gaming Look Like?

When you play an online game, you are sharing a space with other real people — even if you can't see them. This means the same rules of kindness that apply in school apply in games too. **Being a kind gamer means:** • Using friendly or helpful chat messages. Saying 'Well played!' or 'Good game!' costs nothing and feels great to receive. • Not sending mean, rude, or hurtful messages — even if you are frustrated. • Welcoming new or less experienced players instead of laughing at their mistakes. • Playing fairly and not cheating. Cheating ruins the fun for everyone. • Respecting other players' choices, even if you would do things differently. **What counts as unkind gaming?** Unkind behaviour online is sometimes called . This includes name-calling, threats, leaving a team game on purpose to make your team lose (called 'rage-quitting' to hurt others), or sending nasty messages after someone makes a mistake. It also includes using someone's personal information against them — this is called doxxing and it is very serious. **Why does it matter?** Behind every username is a real person. Unkind messages can make someone feel sad, anxious, or scared. Some players — especially younger ones — may stop gaming altogether because of unkind treatment. On the other hand, kind gaming communities make games more fun for everybody. **What should you do if someone is unkind to you?** 1. Don't reply with something mean back. 2. Use the game's report or button to report the player. 3. Tell a — a parent, carer, or teacher. 4. Save a screenshot if the behaviour is serious, so an adult can see what happened.

Worked example

Scenario: You are playing a team game online. Your teammate misses an easy shot and your team loses the round. Another player in your team types: 'You're the worst player ever. Just quit.' Is this kind or unkind? It is unkind — it is name-calling and it is meant to hurt the player's feelings. What could you type instead? 'It's just one round — we've got this!' This is encouraging and keeps the team's mood positive. What should the player who received the mean message do? They should ignore or block the unkind player, use the report button, and tell a trusted adult if the messages continue.

Your Turn

Try it yourself

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

1. A player on your team is new and keeps getting lost in the game. What is the kindest thing to do?

2. Someone sends you a really nasty message in a game. What should you do first?

3. Which of these is an example of kind gaming behaviour?

4. Why is unkind gaming behaviour a serious problem?

5. Your friend says, 'It doesn't matter how I act in games — it's just a game and no one is really there.' What would you say?

Check What You Know

Every username belongs to a real person — treat them as you would in real life.
If someone is unkind to you online, block, report, and tell a trusted adult.
Kind words in games cost nothing but can make someone's day much better.

1. Which of these best describes kind gaming online?

🌱 Reflect

Think of one thing you could do differently next time you play an online game to make it a better experience for someone else.