The K12 Zone Report

There’s no better time to get creative in the K12 Zone — three exciting opportunities are happening right now for students and educators to share what they love, showcase their talents, and win prizes! 🎉

🎤 Sing, dance, juggle, code, paint — if it’s a talent, we want to see it! Students in grades K–12 can now submit a short vertical video (up to 5 minutes) showing off their skills for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card.

📍 Visit the Auditorium in the K12 National zone or school zone auditoriums.
🎁 10 winners selected at random
📅 Submissions due by May 21 at 5:00 PM ET

🎥 Don’t forget: Videos must be vertical and school-appropriate. Let’s see what your students can do!

Teachers, this one’s just for you. Share what you love most about the K12 Zone in a 15–60 second vertical video, and you could win a $50 gift card and have your video featured in the Zone!

✨ Great prompts:

• A favorite K12 Zone moment

• A cool feature you use with students

• Why the Zone matters to your classroom

📅 Submissions now accepted through May 16
🏆 4 winners selected by public vote
🎁 $50 gift card + Zone spotlight!

We want to hear directly from students! Encourage your learners to record a 60-second video sharing what they love about the K12 Zone — from emotes and games to hangouts and learning adventures.

📅 Challenge runs May 1–23
🗳️ Public voting: May 26–30
🏆 $250 prize (one winner per grade band: K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12)
🎉 Winning videos will be featured across the K12 community!

We’re halfway through Teacher Appreciation Week — and there’s still more to celebrate! 💙

Teachers: Remind your students to head into the K12 Zone today and post the best advice they’ve ever received from an educator. We want to see those thoughtful, funny, or inspiring words shared in the space!

Then get ready for:

🎯 Zone Challenge Day (Thursday) – Students vs. Teachers trivia showdown! Anyone who answers all questions correctly is entered to win a $50 gift card.

🏆 Superlative Celebration (Friday) – Students will nominate teachers for fun awards and share stories of the impact you’ve made.

📣 Bonus Friday Moment: Be sure to stop by the Zone on Friday to view the “Celebrate an Educator!” Padlet — a special collection of student shout-outs that you won’t want to miss!

Starting later this month, you’ll be able to create your own K12 Zone with just the click of a button! It could be a classroom, a club space, an event zone, or anything you dream up — and it will be your space to design.

Want to be ready on Day 1?
✅ Sign up for a Zone Design 101 training (Wednesdays) to learn how to customize, place assets, and build an engaging environment from scratch.

🔗 Register for 2:00 PM CST Here

Register for 3:00 PM CST Here

🎥 Already have a zone? We’re looking for educators to feature in our Classroom Zone Showcase. If selected, we’ll do a short walkthrough video — and you’ll earn a $50 gift card!

Let’s get building — your zone is just a click away.

The best K12 Zone ideas come straight from you — and we’re building a national collection of creative, fun, and student-centered ways to use the Zone. Whether it’s a cool layout, a favorite mini-game, or a unique student activity, we want to see it!

🧠 Big thanks to Jillian Huddlestun from IQCALA, who’s brand new to her POC role and already shared an awesome idea — way to jump in and lead! 👏

Add your own brilliance to the Padlet below and help us grow a library of ideas educators everywhere can learn from.

✅ Share your best Zone ideas
✅ Get inspired by what others are doing
✅ Help shape how we use the K12 Zone together!

📚 K12 Zone 101 & Beyond for Teachers
New to the K12 Zone? This introductory training gives teachers a guided tour, explores interactive features, and provides tips on how to customize and edit zones to foster student engagement.

📅 Register Here

🎨 K12 Zone Design 101
Ready to take your K12 Zone to the next level? This hands-on session teaches you how to edit, customize, and enhance your zone for a more interactive experience. Topics include:
✅ Adjusting layouts & world settings
✅ Placing & modifying objects
✅ Best practices for student engagement

📅 Tuesdays at 2:00 PM CST (Week 1) | 3:00 PM CST (Week 2)
🔗 Register for 2:00 PM CST Here

Register for 3:00 PM CST Here

💬 K12 Zone Office Hours – Every Friday at 11:00 AM CST
Have questions? Need help troubleshooting or designing new features? Drop in for personalized support from K12 Zone experts!

Direct Link to Meeting

✨ Sign up today and level up your K12 Zone skills!

This year, we’re working together to make the K12 Zone an even more welcoming and engaging space for all students and teachers. Our shared goal is to ensure that:

✅ Every K12 student knows the Zone is a place to connect, make friends, and build community.
✅ Every teacher and student experiences the K12 Zone—exploring its features and possibilities.
✅ Teachers and students are engaging in the Zone for at least 30 minutes a week, making it a fun and valuable part of learning.

We’re excited to continue growing the K12 Zone together! THANK YOU for helping make it a place where students connect, learn, and thrive. 🚀

If you’re unable to attend the K12 Zone 101 Training for Teachers, no worries! You can catch up anytime by watching the recording linked below.