The K12 Zone Report

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We’re launching a new Teams Channel just for K12 Zone staff — a collaborative space to:
💡 Ask questions and share creative ideas
🪴 Learn tips from other schools
🚀 Hear about new features and updates before they’re announced
🎥 Share screenshots, activities, and success stories from your Zone

The K12 Zones are filled with gratitude and fall fun! Our newest Friendsgiving Silent Zone is now live for all students — offering a calm, creative space where they can relax, reflect, and celebrate friendship, thankfulness, and community.

In this cozy Thanksgiving-themed world, students can:
🥧 Complete the Pumpkin Pie Quest to unlock a Turkey Emote
🕵️ Explore the Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt filled with fun facts and surprises
🎨 Enjoy seasonal read-alouds, crafts, and interactive stations
📸 Share photos and recipes on the Friends Bulletin Board and “Chalk the Block”
🎮 Play hidden games and escape rooms designed for fall fun
🐾 Adopt a Pet and discover new Thanksgiving decorations throughout the Zone

💛 This Silent Zone is a perfect place for students to unwind between lessons or after class — helping them connect with others, express gratitude, and enjoy the season in a safe, supportive environment.

👉 Encourage your students to explore the Friendsgiving Zone through
Canvas → Resources → K12 Zone → Friendsgiving.

he Grow Together Silent Zone is thriving — and student engagement continues to climb! This calm, creative world gives learners the chance to unwind, nurture their virtual gardens, and explore lessons in patience, progress, and creativity.

🌿 By the Numbers:

• 🌻 2,100+ students have claimed their own garden plots

• 🥕 900+ daily active players are planting, watering, and harvesting crops

• 🌸 Crops like onions, blueberries, and daisies are on the rise, showing steady Day 2+ progression

• 🧑‍🌾 The first Uncommon-tier decoration (a cowboy-hat gnome!) has been unlocked

• 🎨 Decorations up 34%, indicating students are earning more coins, spending them, and returning to personalize their spaces

💚 These trends show that students aren’t just trying the activity once — they’re coming back, advancing in the game, and taking ownership of their gardens over time. It’s a perfect blend of reflection, creativity, and self-directed learning.

👉 Encourage your students to visit the Grow Together Zone through
Canvas → Resources → K12 Zone → Grow Together.
🌻 Each grade has its own unique version of the Grow Together Zone, so students can explore and grow alongside their peers!

Looking for an easy way to make your Zone more interactive and engaging? This week’s pro tip walks you through three simple ways to attach videos inside your K12 Zone!

In this quick tutorial, you’ll learn how to:
1️⃣ Embed a video directly into an asset or sign for in-zone viewing
2️⃣ Add a video link that opens in a pop-up or external window
3️⃣ Use the media player app for a larger, shared video experience

🎬 Watch the short walkthrough below to see each method in action — perfect for adding read-alouds, announcements, tutorials, or celebration videos!

✨ Try adding a video to your Zone this week and bring your world to life in a whole new way!

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.