The K12 Zone Report

This month, we’ve been on a mission to level up the fun — and we’re just getting started. Every single weekday in April, we’ve dropped a new game into the K12 Zone’s National Gaming Area.

So far, students have discovered Falling Cubes, Mini Golf, Knight Dash, Word Search, and Mildly Infuriated Birds — with more surprises on the way!

Check back daily to see what’s new and encourage your students to explore the Game of the Day in the National Zones.

Looking for a creative way to help your students review before state testing? The optional Spring Quiz Race POC Activity is now live!

💡 Add it to your class zone using the Scene Library — it's a fun, fast-paced review game that challenges students to answer questions and race their avatars to the finish line.

Let’s make prep a little more playful this spring! 🌸

Think of it like the Gratitude Garden or Friendship Garden, but fully customizable for your class content! The Bulletin Board allows you to:
✅ Ask any question you'd like
✅ Collect student responses
✅ Approve and display them on a virtual board

👩‍🏫 Why It's Great for Teaching:
It’s a powerful way to build community, check for understanding, and spark creativity in your zone. Here are a few ideas:

• ELA: What would your main character say in a message to the class?

• Science: What’s one thing you learned during our unit on ecosystems?

• Math: Post your favorite math joke or tip

• Social Studies: What historical figure would you want to interview, and why?

• Advisory: What makes someone a great friend or classmate?

📷 Check out the setup tutorial video below?

We’re excited to announce a powerful new feature rolling out at the end of April: staff and teachers will soon be able to create their own zones with the click of a button — no request or wait time needed!

Using the new “Create World” option (available in any zone or from your dashboard), staff will be able to:

• Choose from a variety of templates

• Add custom world details (like a name and URL)

• Select which student or staff groups can access it using Managed User Groups

While it’s not live just yet, this feature is right around the corner — and we want everyone to feel ready to hit the ground running!

If you’re interested in creating your own classroom zone, now’s the perfect time to start learning the ropes. Attend one of the K12 Zone Design Trainings listed below to gain hands-on experience or check out the K12 Zone Editing Smore (linked below) for tips, walkthroughs, and tools to get started.

🎯 Once you’ve got your world, you’ll have all summer to experiment, explore, and make it your own. Let’s get creative!

This month, the K12 Zone is your students’ stage — and we want to see what they’ve got!

🎥 Get REEL – Students can submit a 1-minute video sharing how their K12-powered school helps them discover who they really are. One winner gets $250 — and the spotlight.

🧱 Minecraft Build Challenge – Students can design anything they'd love to see in the National Zones. The winning build gets added permanently for all to explore.

📅 Deadlines:

• Minecraft Build: April 25

• Get REEL Video: June 30

💡Both contests are easy to enter — just head into the National Zones, find the challenge signs, and click to submit.

Let’s cheer on our student creators and encourage them to leave their mark!

Say hello to our newest student emotes — They’re fun, expressive, and live now in the Zone… with even more on the way soon!

Whether it’s something you’ve already done or something happening right now, this is your chance to share it. The Padlet is our growing collection of creative ideas from across the country — and we want your brilliance in the mix.

✅ Add your favorite K12 Zone ideas
✅ Browse what others have done
✅ Help inspire the next great activity

Let’s build the ultimate database of what’s working — together. 🚀

Minecraft and Roblox are officially live in the National Zones — and now it’s time to take things to the next level.

We’re planning monthly K12 Gaming Nights where students can connect, compete, and explore together — and we want your ideas, energy, and input to help shape it.

Are you a…
🕹️ Teacher who games?
🎯 Esports coach or club advisor?
👾 Just excited to help create something fun?

Join the movement. This is your chance to help design unforgettable gaming experiences in the Zone.

👉 Click below to share your ideas on our Gaming Night Padlet — everything from activities and themes to competitions and rewards is welcome!

We have had a lot of schools requesting a K12 Zone Field Day and want your help bringing it to life!
Have creative ideas, fun challenges, or ways to celebrate the end of the year in the Zone? Drop them in our Field Day Padlet!

📌 Note: We can’t create brand-new games right now, so ideas should use existing tools or be Canva-based.

📚 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.