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Watch new Minecraft lesson creation tutorials to craft custom content for any subject

07 Oct 2025 The Crafting table video series screenshot

Minecraft Education inspires creativity and collaboration in the classroom—but for educators sometimes the leap from “fun” to “core curriculum” feels harder than it should be. That’s where our new bite-sized tutorial series comes in, which we’re fondly calling The Crafting Table.

These short, practical videos use our AI-powered Lesson Crafter tool to show how Minecraft Education can be seamlessly integrated into core subjects you already teach—Math, Science, Language & Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Science—and how you can create a custom Minecraft lesson. Each video demonstrates simple, achievable ways to turn a standard lesson into an interactive experience that deepens student understanding.

Every video contains a lesson page, activity sheet, challenge, and rubric linked within the YouTube notes. See how Minecraft Education can be used for both independent learning and multiplayer collaboration, giving you flexibility to teach in the way that works best for your students.

Whether you’re teaching upper primary (ages 8–10) or lower secondary (ages 11–13), The Crafting Table is your scaffold to bring play and purpose together in the classroom.

Watch five Minecraft sample lessons

Math:

Zoo Designers (students 11-13 years old)

Students step into the role of wildlife specialists as they apply perimeter and area to design zoo enclosures in Minecraft, balancing mathematical accuracy with the needs of their chosen animals. While building, they practice measurement, geometry, and volume, sharpening their problem-solving skills and strengthening mathematical understanding.

Science:

Cell Builders (students 11-13 years old)

Science becomes hands-on as students build plant and animal cells inside Minecraft. By creating detailed models, they reinforce biology concepts and develop a stronger grasp of cell structure and function.

Computer Science:

Hello Blocky World (beginner coding, ages 8-17)

Students jumpstart their coding journey by exploring block-based or Python coding in Minecraft. Through a “Hello World” skywriting challenge, they gain future-ready programming skills while learning in a fun, creative environment.

Language & Arts:

Comic Craft (students 8-12 years old)

Students reimagine their favorite scenes from a novel or story by transforming them into Minecraft comic strips. This creative approach strengthens reading comprehension and deepens their connection to literature.

Social Studies:

Sailing Through Time (students 8-12 years old)

Students explore history and culture by designing boats from different eras in Minecraft. As they rebuild historical vessels and landmarks, they sharpen their research skills and gain a deeper understanding of history, civilizations and cultures around the world.

 

The creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability students build in Minecraft are the same skills they’ll need to thrive in the future.

How to use The Crafting Table tutorials

These tutorials are designed for educators to watch at their own pace. New to Minecraft? These short videos provide simple entry points to integrate Minecraft into your core curriculum, complete with lesson plans, activity sheets, and rubrics. Already an expert? The series offers fresh ideas for core curriculum lessons with all the resources you need. Plus, Lesson Crafter makes it easy to seamlessly generate AI-powered lesson plans.

Start transforming your core curriculum today, watch The Crafting Table and bring Minecraft Education into your classroom!

If you’re interested in additional educator training, check out our Get Trained page with the latest and greatest in training for Minecraft educators.

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