It’s been ages since I first wrote about the educational possibilities using Minecraft. Since then, a wealth of resources have been created to help kids learn everything from coding to history using Minecraft as inspiration. I recently received a comment on my Reading and Writing with Minecraft post and I wanted to share. It’s from […]
Help Your Child Learn to Code with Minecraft
Minecraft. They love it. You still aren’t sure they should spending so much time in that other world. With a little creativity and thought, you can easily turn their passion for Minecraft into a productive learning opportunity (that they won’t whine about). From a very young age, my daughter has loved technology. She’s almost 12 now, and when I have […]
Learning Math with Minecraft and Base 10 Blocks
My daughter recently discovered that base 10 blocks are perfect for recreating Minecraft structures, people and animals in real life. She made this discovery while playing with the blocks as a part of a hands-on math lesson, led by her tutor. Note: She has started working with a tutor because, according to her, I make […]
Building Communication and Team Work Skills in Minecraft
My kids love to share what they have created on Minecraft. They love to talk about what they are working on, get their sister’s opinion, and help each other with new and challenging projects. To wrap up my 10 Days of Learning with Minecraft Series, I’d like to talk about the social and collaborative learning […]
Building with Redstone: Minecraft Engineering
Building with redstone is an advanced concept in Minecraft. After mining redstone underground, the dust can be used to create wires that carry power. This enables players to build a wide range of machines and powered structures, from gates and trap doors to elevators and pressure plates. Building and designing machines requires a solid understanding […]
The Wonders of the World – A Minecraft Study
This is day 8 of my homeschooling with Minecraft series. To catch up on previous topics including math, reading, science and even Shakespeare, see 10 Days of Learning with Minecraft. Have you explored the Wonders of the World with your child yet? This is a fun way to bring a little history and architecture to […]
Exploring Art with Minecraft
My 6 year-old daughter is sitting next to me at the kitchen table. She’s playing Minecraft on her iPod and showing me all of the different animals she has in the game. She’s knows that I’m working on a Minecraft series and thinks it’s awesome. Every so often she takes a screen shot of something […]
Exploring Science with Minecraft
Physics, geology and engineering. Earth science and agriculture. The list of science topics that can be explored using Minecraft is long and filled with possibilities. In this post you’ll find a ideas and resources to help you get started. Follow your child’s interest whenever possible and let them run with it! Provide opportunities for them […]
Learning Shakespeare with Minecraft?
I know what you’re thinking. “She’s really lost it now. How can kids learn about Shakespeare while playing Minecraft?” I haven’t lost it. At least I hope not! In case you are new here, I’m raising a few actresses at our house. We’re currently learning about Shakespeare for a possible upcoming performance. Why not extend […]
Minecraft History Project – Ideas and Lesson Plan
History can be fascinating. It can also be painfully dull when reduced to names, dates and events. Using a Minecraft based project to explore a historical period in depth can bring back the excitement and bring on the learning. Getting started with a Minecraft History Project Pick a topic. What is your child interested in […]
A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Minecraft Learning
Your child is absorbed, consumed, obsessed with Minecraft. You’re worried. Are they spending too much time on this game? Are they getting anything useful or educational out of it, or are they just having a good time? Whether your kids know it or not, they are learning from Minecraft. You can help expand their learning […]
10 Days of Learning with Minecraft
Every time you turn around, your child is absorbed. On the iPod, on the computer or on their gaming console, they’re deeply involved with Minecraft. They talk about it daily. “Look Mom, that building looks just like the one I built in Minecraft,” remarked my daughter as we were doing errands around town. She dreams […]
