Lots of children love playing videogames. It's a way to get lost in a new world, solve problems and interact with their friends online.
You can support your child's passion and use it to improve their learning by inspiring them to get involved in the story telling side of videogames.
Become a video games journalist
Encourage your child to have a go at becoming a videogames journalist! Checkpoint Kids is a new interactive online magazine that celebrates gaming and stories. It gives children the chance to send in their work and see it published in the magazine.
Whether your child is mad about Fall Guys, Sonic, FIFA or Rocket League, Checkpoint Kids wants to hear from them. They could write a game reviews, top tips and cheats, a longer discussion article and anything else.
The magazine is put together by games experts and journalists and offers a safe environment for children to share their work.