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.

Choking: When to Shout for Help — PSHE

Choking: When to Shout for Help

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For grown-ups

Companion summary

Have you ever seen someone suddenly go quiet and grab at their throat — and wondered what you could do? Knowing when to shout for help can genuinely save someone's life in those scary few seconds. Here is something worth remembering: the first step is always calling loudly for a grown-up or dialling 999, never staying silent. When you finish, try practising your loudest, clearest shout of "Help, someone is choking!" so it feels natural and ready.

Think Fast!

Imagine you are eating lunch with a friend. Suddenly your friend goes very quiet, grabs their throat with both hands, and cannot speak. Their face starts to go red. What would you do? Think for a moment before reading on.

💭 Think about this

Have you ever seen someone cough so hard they could not breathe? What happened next?

Think Fast!

💭 Think about this

Have you ever seen someone cough so hard they could not breathe? What happened next?

What Is Choking — and What Should You Do?

When you swallow food or a small object, it usually travels down your food pipe to your stomach. But sometimes something goes the wrong way and gets stuck in your — the tube that carries air to your lungs. This is called . Choking blocks the airway so the person cannot breathe properly. It can be very dangerous very quickly, so it is always an . **Signs that someone is choking:** • They cannot speak or can only make a squeaky noise. • They grab or point at their throat. • They cannot breathe properly or are making a strange whistling sound. • Their face turns red, then may go pale or bluish. • They look very frightened. **What YOU should do:** 1. **Shout for an adult straight away.** You are not expected to treat a choking person alone. The most important thing you can do is get a grown-up as fast as possible. 2. **Call 999 (or your local ) if no adult is near.** Tell the operator: 'Someone is choking. They cannot breathe.' Give your location clearly. 3. **Stay with the person.** Do not leave them alone. Talk to them calmly so they know help is coming. 4. **Encourage them to cough.** If the person can cough, urge them to keep coughing — a strong cough can sometimes clear the blockage. Remember: you do not need to perform back blows or abdominal thrusts yourself unless a trained adult shows you how. Your job at this age is to CALL FOR HELP immediately.

Worked example

Scenario: You are in the school canteen. A classmate suddenly stands up, cannot speak, and is clutching her throat. There is no teacher in sight. Step 1 — Shout loudly: 'Help! Someone is choking!' so any nearby adult can hear. Step 2 — If no adult comes in seconds, pick up a phone and dial 999. Say: 'I need an ambulance. My friend is choking and cannot breathe. I am at Riverside Primary School, Oak Street.' Step 3 — Stay with your classmate. Tell her calmly: 'Help is coming. Try to keep coughing.' You have done exactly the right thing. Getting help fast is the most important action.

Test Yourself

Try it yourself

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

1. What is choking?

2. A friend is choking. Which sign tells you it is choking and not just a small cough?

3. What is the MOST important first action you should take if someone is choking?

4. You are alone with a choking person and there are no adults nearby. What should you do?

Wrap Up

Choking blocks the airway — it is always an emergency.
Shout for an adult immediately; if none is near, call 999.
Stay with the person and encourage them to keep coughing while help is on the way.

1. Your little brother is eating grapes and suddenly cannot speak or breathe properly. He is holding his throat. What are the first two things you do?

🌱 Reflect

Think of one place you spend time — at home, school, or somewhere else. Who is the adult you would shout for first if someone started choking there?