Developer Mojang and publisher Microsoft have made a ton of educational content available for free for their hugely popular video game Minecraft.
Free Minecraft Education Pack to Help Kids Stuck in Quarantine
What you get: The developers say there are over ten different educational worlds to explore. Kids (and adults) can tour the International Space Station, the inside of a human eye, renewable energy options, marine biology, Greek history, and more. Each world has its own lesson plan with creative writing activities, building challenges, and puzzles to solve.
How to get it: You’ll need a device that can run the Bedrock version of Minecraft (as opposed to the Java version on Mac/PC). This includes Android & iOS, Kindle Fire, Windows 10 PC, Gear VR, Oculus Rift, Fire TV, Xbox One, Windows MR, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4. Simply navigate to the Marketplace on your device and select the new Education category. They’re available for free until June 30, 2020.
The bottom line: Kids need to be kept busy and engaged just as much as adults to manage their worries during our pandemic and lockdown guidelines. Providing educational experiences in a game they already enjoy is a no-brainer for parents looking to help their kids through these difficult times.
