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.

Small Acts, Big Hearts: Kindness at School — PSHE

Small Acts, Big Hearts: Kindness at School

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Companion summary

Have you ever noticed how one smile in the corridor can completely change someone's day? Small acts of kindness at school — holding a door, sharing a pencil — build a classroom where everyone feels safe to try. Research shows that doing something kind actually makes you feel happier too, not just the person you helped. When you finish today, notice one moment where you could choose kindness — even something tiny counts.

A Moment That Mattered

Think about a time when someone was kind to you at school. Maybe they saved you a seat, helped you pick up dropped pencils, or simply smiled at you when you felt nervous. How did it make you feel? Now think — do you remember a time YOU were kind to someone else? Even tiny acts can stay with a person for a long time.

💭 Think about this

Can you think of one kind thing someone did for you at school — and one kind thing you did for someone else?

A Moment That Mattered

💭 Think about this

Can you think of one kind thing someone did for you at school — and one kind thing you did for someone else?

What Is Kindness — and Why Does It Matter?

means caring about how other people feel and doing something to help or include them. It does not have to be a big thing. At school, kindness shows up in hundreds of small moments every day. Here are some examples of kindness at school: • Inviting someone to join your game at break time. • Saying 'well done' when a classmate does something brave. • Listening carefully when a friend is upset, without interrupting. • Sharing your resources, like a rubber or a ruler. • Holding the door open for someone carrying something heavy. • Sticking up for someone who is being left out. Kindness works in two directions. The person who receives kindness feels valued and supported. But research also shows that the person who IS kind feels happier and less stressed too. Scientists call this the 'helper's high' — a warm, good feeling you get when you help someone else. Kindness is also . When you are kind to one person, they are more likely to be kind to the next person they meet. One act of kindness can spread through a whole school like a wave.

Worked example

Scenario: At lunch, you notice a new student sitting alone. They look a bit lost and unsure. What could you do? Think it through: The new student probably feels nervous and lonely. A kind action would be to walk over, smile, and say 'Do you want to sit with us?' This costs you nothing but a few seconds. For them, it could make the whole day feel better. It also makes you feel good — that is the helper's high in action! Plus, other classmates who see you do this might feel inspired to be welcoming too. That is kindness spreading like a wave.

Your Turn — What Would You Do?

Try it yourself

Read each question carefully. Choose the best answer. Think about what kindness really means before you pick.

1. Your classmate trips and drops all their books. What is the kindest thing to do?

2. Someone in your class gets a question wrong and looks embarrassed. What could you do to be kind?

3. Which of these best explains why kindness is described as 'contagious'?

4. At break time, a group of children will not let one child join their game. You notice. What is the kindest action?

Bring It Together

Kindness means caring about others' feelings and doing something helpful or friendly.
Even tiny kind acts — a smile, a kind word, holding a door — can make a big difference to someone's day.
Kindness is contagious: when you are kind, it spreads and makes the whole school a better place.

1. A friend tells you they feel nervous about presenting their work to the class. Which response shows the most kindness?

🌱 Reflect

Think of one kind thing you could do for someone at school tomorrow. It does not have to be big — even a smile counts. What will you choose?