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.

Fill Your Plate the Smart Way — PSHE

Fill Your Plate the Smart Way

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What Did You Eat Today?

Think about the last meal you ate. Close your eyes and picture your plate. Was it piled high with one thing, or did it have different colours and foods on it? Here is a surprising fact: the colour of your food often tells you something about the nutrients inside it. A plate with lots of different colours is usually a more balanced plate. In this lesson you will find out exactly how to build one.

💭 Think about this

Can you name three different foods you have eaten today? Were they all the same type of food, or were they different?

What Did You Eat Today?

💭 Think about this

Can you name three different foods you have eaten today? Were they all the same type of food, or were they different?

The Plate Model — Your Guide to Balanced Eating

Scientists and doctors have created a simple tool called the to help us eat the right amounts of different foods. Imagine a dinner plate split into sections — each section shows a . Here are the main sections: 🥦 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES — roughly one third of your plate. These give your body , which are tiny substances that keep you healthy and fight illness. Aim for a variety of colours. 🍞 STARCHY FOODS — roughly one third of your plate. This group includes bread, rice, pasta, and potatoes. They give you , which are your body's main source of energy — like fuel for a car. 🥩 FOODS — about one sixth of your plate. Meat, fish, eggs, beans, and lentils are in this group. Protein helps your body build and repair muscles and other tissues. 🥛 DAIRY OR DAIRY ALTERNATIVES — about one sixth of your plate. Milk, cheese, and yogurt (or plant-based versions like soy milk) give you , which makes your bones and teeth strong. 💧 FLUIDS — not shown on the plate but still important! Water is the best drink. Your body needs plenty of fluids every day to work properly. Oils and fats (like the oil you cook with) and foods high in sugar are used in small amounts only — they do not take up a big section of the plate.

Worked example

Look at this meal: a chicken sandwich on wholemeal bread with a side salad and a glass of milk. • The bread = starchy foods ✅ (about one third of the plate — good!) • The chicken = protein ✅ (about one sixth — just right) • The salad = fruit and vegetables ✅ (about one third — great!) • The milk = dairy ✅ (about one sixth — spot on) This meal matches the plate model well. Every section is covered and the amounts are roughly right. Well done to whoever made that lunch!

Check Your Knowledge

Try it yourself

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. Think about the plate model before you answer.

1. Which food group should take up the largest part of your plate, alongside fruit and vegetables?

2. Maya eats a meal of white rice, grilled fish, and steamed broccoli. Which food group is MISSING from her plate?

3. Why do we need protein foods in our diet?

4. Carlos drinks three cans of fizzy juice instead of water during the day. How does this compare to the plate model's guidance on fluids?

5. Look at this plate: a large bowl of pasta, a small piece of chicken, a few peas, and a glass of milk. Which change would make it match the plate model better?

Putting It All Together

The plate model splits a meal into food groups: fruit and vegetables, starchy foods, protein, and dairy — each in the right amount.
Fruit and vegetables and starchy foods are the biggest sections — each about one third of your plate.
Every food group has a job: energy, building muscles, strong bones, or fighting illness — your body needs all of them.

1. A friend says, 'I'll just eat lots of protein foods and skip the fruit and vegetables — protein is the most important group.' What would you tell them?

🌱 Reflect

Think of one meal you eat regularly at home. Which part of the plate model does it cover well? Is any food group missing? How could you add it?