Weekly K12 Zone Guide

Customizing a profile in the K12 Zone allows students to connect with others who share their interests. Once they update their profile with a picture, colors, and availability, they can select up to 10 interests, which helps match them with potential friends. The "Find New Friends" feature then suggests students with similar hobbies, making it easy for them to start conversations and build connections. If students need assistance, they can look for the blue and white help sign in the Zone or follow the step-by-step video tutorial below. Encouraging students to personalize their profiles can help them feel more engaged and connected in their virtual learning environment! 🎉

Try the Game of the Day, Pic of the Day, Puzzle of the Day, and Joke of the Day! These daily activities encourage students to interact, think critically, and have fun while building connections. Whether solving a puzzle, sharing a creative snapshot, or enjoying a lighthearted joke, these activities offer simple, engaging moments that spark curiosity and conversation. Encourage students to check in daily and participate in these interactive challenges! 🎉

🔎 POC Activity: New Updated State Park Scavenger Hunt – Students can explore and test their knowledge of state parks with this updated scavenger hunt adventure! Encourage them to participate and discover fascinating facts about parks across the country.

📝 Teacher Activity: Student Survey – Gather valuable insights by having students fill out a quick survey about their experiences in the K12 Zone. Their feedback helps improve engagement and create even better activities!

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

⚽ Multiplayer Soccer – Students can now team up and compete in a quick 90-second soccer match! Walk onto the field and click “Join” to start playing!

🌍 World Zoom – Zoom in and out of the Zone with keyboard shortcuts, mouse scroll, or pinch gestures on mobile and trackpads for better navigation!

🪐 Space Scavenger Hunt – Now with New Clues! – Students can explore the Zone and test their space knowledge with updated clues in this interactive scavenger hunt! 🚀✨

• 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.

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Step back into the magic of Winter Wonderland! In December, students explored a festive, interactive world filled with seasonal activities, games, and fun surprises. Relive the highlights and see the excitement in action by watching our event recap video! 🎥✨

📌 Stay tuned for more upcoming events in the K12 Zone! 🚀