The K12 Zone Report

Castle World is now live in the K12 Zone, providing an engaging virtual space where students can explore, connect, and imagine! Encourage your students to dive into this interactive world, where they can tour the grand royal castle, navigate the beautiful garden maze, and uncover hidden treasures guarded by a dragon in its cave. Students can explore the village marketplace, get lost in the medieval library, or watch knights clash in the jousting arena. From the serene lake to the telescope tower, Castle World offers something for every student’s curiosity and interests.

✨ Remind your students to visit Castle World today and discover the adventures waiting for them!

The Castle Quest Riddle Competition is running all March in the K12 Zone! Each week, students can solve daily castle-themed riddles featuring dragons, knights, and hidden treasures.

How it works:

• Students check in daily for a new riddle.
• They submit answers using a Microsoft Form, including their teacher’s name.
• Four students will win a $25 Gift Card each Friday.
• Plus, the four teachers with the most student submissions (right or wrong) each week will also win a prize.

Encourage your students to participate daily—more answers mean more chances to win for both students and teachers!

The K12 Zone offers fun, interactive games designed to help students connect and build friendships. Encourage your students to challenge a classmate to a quick game of Connect 4, where strategy and critical thinking are the keys to lining up four in a row. For a fast-paced brain teaser, Tic-Tac-Toe offers quick matches that are perfect between activities. For students who love a challenge, Chess provides the ultimate test of strategy and skill, giving them the chance to learn new moves while competing with friends.

✨ These engaging games create simple moments of fun that spark conversation, encourage critical thinking, and help students form meaningful connections. Remind students to jump in and play today! ♟️💬

📖Optional POC Activity: Fact Finders: History Edition

Students become history detectives by researching key historical figures and events to uncover fascinating facts. This activity encourages critical thinking and collaboration as students share their discoveries with classmates.

📜Optional Teacher Activity: History's Hidden Heroes: Clue Quest

Students explore the K12 Zone to find clues about lesser-known historical heroes. After gathering clues, they test their knowledge through a fun Kahoot game or Microsoft Form, deepening their understanding of impactful figures in history.

📌 Encourage students to participate and make the most of this week's interactive activities! 🚀

🍕 Pizza Party Game – Now in the Cafeteria! – Students can join the fun in the cafeteria with the Pizza Party Game, where they race against the clock to create the perfect pizza. From choosing toppings to baking the pie, students can test their speed and accuracy in this fast-paced, deliciously fun challenge!

🃏 Solitaire in the Student Center – Looking for a relaxing challenge? Students can head to the student center and enjoy a game of Solitaire. It’s the perfect way to unwind, sharpen problem-solving skills, and enjoy a classic solo card game.

🗄️ Claim & Decorate Your Locker! – Students can now claim a locker in the K12 Zone and make it their own! With a variety of colors, patterns, and decorations to choose from, lockers are a fun way for students to express their personality and add a personal touch to their virtual space.

Looking for extra support in your school’s K12 Zone? Schools can now have their own high school interns to help plan events, create digital content, and build student connections.

Internships can be structured in a way that works best for your school—pay interns if funding is available, tie the role to a career pathway program, or offer it to students who need volunteer hours. I’ll provide all the training and support needed to set them up for success. Let me know if your school is interested!

K12 Zone School-Level Internship Program

K12 Zone Intern Job Description

K12 Zone Intern Guide

Looking for a fun way to make learning interactive? Try a "This or That" Game in the K12 Zone! Students choose between two options and follow clues based on their answers—perfect for critical thinking and exploration.

📚 ELA – Choose between story elements or character traits.
🔢 Math – Pick equations that equal the same number.
🌎 Social Studies – Decide between historical events or famous figures.
🧪 Science – Select the correct experiment outcome or animal habitat.
🎨 Art & Music – Choose between art styles or musical instruments.

💡 Get Started:

Video: How to Create a This or That Game

Step-by-Step Directions: How to Create a This or That Game

Lesson Plan: This or That Game

Canva PNGs to Duplicate: K – 5 This or That

6 – 12 This or That

This week’s shout-out goes to Jessica Bishop at OVCA for creating an incredible K12 Zone training experience for her teachers! 🎉 Jessica designed a customized virtual world that helped teachers feel confident and excited about using the Zone, complete with interactive activities and engaging demonstrations.

👏 Thank you, Jessica, for your creativity and dedication to supporting educators in the K12 Zone!

In case you missed it, TVAH’s Virtual Field Trip brought all the excitement of a school trip right into the K12 Zone! Students enjoyed a dance floor to show off their best moves, challenged friends in the arcade, and tested their skills with Connect Four and chess matches. It was the perfect space for students who couldn’t attend the in-person trip to connect, play, and have fun together.

🎥 Relive the highlights and see the fun in action by watching our event recap video! ✨

📌 Stay tuned for more exciting events coming soon to the K12 Zone! 🚀

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.