In Minecraft® there are many different kinds of animals, and more may come in future updates. At the moment there are: cows, cats (ocelots), dogs/wolves, sheep, pigs, rabbits, horses, bats, squids, and chickens. You can also catch multiple kinds of fish, though they are not visible until caught. This lesson on farm animals is a good way to practice teamwork, being prepared, and strategic planning. Continue Reading >>

Have you ever thought about the fact that the very first place God chose for man to live was in a beautiful garden? Often, when we think of the garden of Eden, we think of the fall of man and the heavy labor of gardening that came about as a result. But in the very beginning, gardening was a labor of love and the pleasure of God's company in the cool of the evening on long walks in the garden Continue Reading >>

Today we are going to talk about one of my favorite things to do: mixing colors. I remember experimenting by mixing different paint colors to see what cool color I could create when I was younger! Mixing Colors in Minecraft Though there are some limitations in Minecraft®, the basic concept is there. Whether you mix colors in survival or creative, you will need the three main colors of red, Continue Reading >>

In my post, Teaching the Importance of Being Prepared using Minecraft®, I mentioned that my next adventure would be finding a place for my new house. Today, our Minecraft adventure is going to be all about using a strategic planning process as we cover different aspects of building houses in Minecraft. What exactly is a strategic planning process? It sounds all fancy, but what exactly does it Continue Reading >>

Math. It can be really hard, especially when you can't understand why the process works the way it does. Today, we are going to focus on three of the many math-related things you can teach and really help your student grasp the process using Mincraft®: Area, Perimeter, and Volume. Depending on where your child is in math, you may have encountered one of these three before. First let's head Continue Reading >>

We are going to go into survival mode (one of 3 main ways to play Minecraft®) and teach about the importance of being prepared using Minecraft as a learning tool. Here are the steps we will take to prepare for our adventure. Choose a destination. Find and Pack your supplies for the trip. Plan for emergencies. Enjoy the adventure. Let's set the stage. You start a new survival Continue Reading >>