Weekly K12 Zone Guide

The National Zones just got a major refresh—and there’s so much for your student to explore this April!

🏰 The Original K12 Zone is Back!
We’ve returned to the original K12 Zone layout (goodbye, Castle World 👋), and students are loving it! Keep an eye out—new themed zones may appear in the future!

🎮 New Gaming Area for Students
Each National Zone now includes a Gaming Area, where students can chat in private rooms (up to 10 people) while playing Minecraft or Roblox. It’s a great way for them to connect with friends in a fun, safe environment.

❓ Daily Game Surprises in April!
Each day this month, the mystery question box in the National Zone will transform into a new mini-game! Encourage your student to hop in daily and see what’s waiting.

🧱 The Minecraft Build Challenge is Live!
Students can now submit original builds for a chance to have their creation added to the National K12 Zone!
🗓️ Challenge runs April 1–25
🎯 Open to all students using Minecraft Education
📍 Submissions accepted directly in the K12 Zone

🌌 Did You Catch the April Fools' Day Surprise?
The National Zones got a wacky outer space makeover on April 1st—and students had a blast navigating the unexpected changes. Things are back to normal… for now! 😄

We’re excited to launch the very first K12 Zone Minecraft Build Challenge, and your student is invited to take part!

🧠 What is it?
Students can use Minecraft Education to build anything they think belongs in the National K12 Zones—there’s no set theme, just imagination and creativity!

📆 When:
Now through Friday, April 25th

📍 How to Join:
Your student can head into the National K12 Zone, find the Build Challenge icon, and follow the prompts to submit their creation.

🏆 Why Join?
The winning build will be added to the National K12 Zone—a fun way for your student’s work to be featured and shared with students across the country!

💬 How You Can Support:
Encourage your student to participate! Whether they’re already a Minecraft fan or just love to create, this is a great opportunity to build, explore, and shine.

Parental Consent Required for National K12 Zone Access (Ages 12 & Under)

If your student is 12 or under and wants to explore the National K12 Zone, parental consent is required. These zones allow students to connect and interact with peers from across the country, which classifies them as social platforms under federal COPPA guidelines.

✅ No action is needed for students accessing School Zones only, as these are school-specific and used for educational purposes.

👣 How to Complete Consent

If your student would like to join the National Zone fun, here’s how to get started:

1. Go to consent.k12.com

2. Log in using your Legal Guardian credentials

3. Select your student(s) from the dropdown menu

4. Follow the steps to complete and submit consent

🔐 Note: Only Legal Guardians can complete this process.

📌 Reminder: All students still have access to their School Zone, even without consent for the National Zone.

Does your child love to draw, paint, or create? The K12 Zone Art Club is the perfect place for young artists to connect, share their creativity, and have fun!

🧒 This club is available for students in the K–2 and 3–5 National Zones.

🎨 Weekly meetups are full of themed projects, inspiration, and student showcases—and your child is welcome to join in anytime!

📬 Want updates about upcoming Art Club events and highlights?
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New to K12? Want to make the most of the K12 Zone and Learning Coach Community? Join our Navigating K12 webinar, designed to help you feel confident and connected! This session will walk you through the K12 Zone, where students can learn, explore, and make friends, and introduce you to the Learning Coach Community, a space for parents to share resources, get support, and connect with other families.

📅 Register now and take the first step toward a successful and supported school year! 🚀

Being a Learning Coach is a big job—but you don’t have to do it alone! Coffee with the Coaches is a relaxed, virtual space where Learning Coaches from across the country can come together to share stories, ask questions, and learn from one another.

💬 Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro, these chats are a great way to:

• Connect with other Learning Coaches

• Get helpful tips and encouragement

• Learn about tools and events that support student success

📅 Coffee Chats are hosted every Thursday at 10:00am (CST)

Click the link below to register!

Did you know the Learning Coach Community (LCC) hosts weekly giveaways just for you? From K12 swag and crafting kits to meal delivery boxes, there’s always something exciting up for grabs—and it’s all designed to support and celebrate YOU!

🎉 This Week’s Giveaway: A Fitbit!
Ready to get moving? Enter to win a Fitbit to help track your steps, stay active, and feel your best.

💙 How to Enter:

✅ Like the giveaway post in the LCC
✅ Comment your favorite way to stay active
✅ Bonus Entry: Post a photo of your favorite walking spot in the Walking Club!

🕔 Winner will be announced Friday, April 4 at 5 PM EST

🎯 It’s fun. It’s free. And it’s just one more way we’re cheering you on as a Learning Coach!

🧭 Already part of the LCC? Just log in to your OLS or K12 App, click on “Community”, and join the fun!

The K12 Zone is packed with new adventures, creative activities, and social fun designed just for students! Whether your child is into games, art, scavenger hunts, or just exploring, there’s something for everyone.

🌟 Student Favorites This Month:

• 🧩 Daily Question Box Games – A new surprise game appears every day in April!

• ⚽ Multiplayer Soccer + Sharks & Minnows – Team up and play in real time with classmates.

• 🏃‍♀️ Race Games – Complete quiz races and beat the clock on brand-new tracks.

• 🧱 Build-A-Desk – Let your student customize their desk and show off their style!

• 🧭 The Quest – Students can search for a hidden item each day and compete on the live leaderboard.

• 🎨 Art Club & Galleries – Students can attend weekly clubs or explore virtual art museums created by peers.

• The K12 Zone is monitored by K12 moderators trained on the Zone layout and code of conduct, as well as how to interact with students within the Zone and what action to take if a student breaks the code of conduct.
• Your student can access their school’s K12 Zone and the National K12 Zone through their school’s OLS.
• The National K12 Zone is open from 9 AM–9 PM (ET), Monday through Friday. Each school K12 Zone’s hours are different. For questions about your school’s K12 Zone, please contact your school directly.