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.

Bounce, Pass, Shoot! Basketball Skills — PE

Bounce, Pass, Shoot! Basketball Skills

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Companion summary

Have you ever watched a player fake left, then zoom right past a defender like a blur? Basketball players use dribbling, passing, and shooting in real games — and even in playground pick-up matches with friends. Did you know the average NBA player dribbles the ball thousands of times every single practice session? When you finish, try bouncing a ball ten times with your weaker hand and see how it feels!

Warm-Up: What Do You Already Know?

Imagine you are holding a basketball. You need to move it from one end of the court to the other — but you cannot run while holding it! How would you move the ball? Think for a moment before reading on. In basketball, players use three main skills to move the ball and score points: dribbling, passing, and shooting. Today you will learn exactly what each skill looks like and how to do it well.

💭 Think about this

Can you think of one way a basketball player moves the ball without running while holding it?

Warm-Up: What Do You Already Know?

💭 Think about this

Can you think of one way a basketball player moves the ball without running while holding it?

The Three Key Basketball Skills

Basketball has three core skills every player needs to know. **1. ** Dribbling means bouncing the ball on the floor with one hand while you move. You push the ball down with your fingertips — not your palm. Keep the ball below your waist so it is easy to control. Look up at the court, not down at the ball, so you can see your teammates. If you use two hands at once, the referee calls a foul called a 'double dribble' and the other team gets the ball. **2. Passing** Passing means sending the ball to a teammate. The most useful pass is the . Hold the ball at your chest with both hands. Step one foot forward, push the ball straight out, and flick your wrists so your thumbs point down at the end. The ball should travel in a flat, straight line to your teammate's chest. A chest pass is fast and accurate. **3. ** Shooting means throwing the ball at the basket to score. Use the BEEF guide to remember the steps: - **B**alance — stand with feet shoulder-width apart. - **E**yes — look at the back of the (the ring the ball must go through). - **E**lbow — keep your shooting elbow in, pointing at the basket. - **F**ollow through — after you release the ball, hold your hand up like you are reaching into a cookie jar on a high shelf. The ball should arc through the air in a curved path called a . This gives it the best chance of going in.

Worked example

Worked Example — Spotting Good Technique: Look at these two players: • Player A dribbles with their fingertips, keeps the ball below their waist, and looks up at the court. • Player B dribbles with their palm, holds the ball high near their shoulder, and stares at the ball. Which player is using correct dribbling technique? Player A — because fingertip control at waist height gives better control, and looking up lets you see the court.

Test Yourself

Try it yourself

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

1. Which part of your hand should you use when dribbling a basketball?

2. Where should the ball be when you are dribbling?

3. In a chest pass, where does the ball travel to?

4. What does the 'E' for Eyes in the BEEF shooting guide tell you to do?

5. A player finishes shooting and drops their hand down straight away. Which part of BEEF are they forgetting?

Wrap Up: What Have You Learned?

Dribble with your fingertips, below your waist, and look up at the court.
For a chest pass, step forward, push from your chest, and flick your wrists.
Use BEEF to shoot: Balance, Eyes on the rim, Elbow in, Follow through.

1. A player wants to move quickly down the court with the ball. Which skill should they use?

🌱 Reflect

Think about all three skills: dribbling, passing, and shooting. Which one do you think would be the hardest to learn? Why?