Hour of Code
Since 2016, there have been more than 220 million sessions of Minecraft Hour of Code. These free, easy coding tutorials are a great starting point!
Computer Science
Prepare students for the digital future with Minecraft Education. Teach Computer Science, AI, and Cybersecurity to inspire STEM passion and build career pathways.
CREATE YOUR OWN ARCADE GAME
Minecraft Education Game Code an immersive and innovative approach to coding curriculum launching in July 2024. Blending the thrill of gaming with the fundamentals of coding, tasking students with crafting their very own arcade-style mini-games within the Minecraft universe.
Lesson Collections
Learn to Code
Start with Hour of Code, progress to MakeCode Blocks, then learn to code in Python. Support your learners at every stage of their journey with fun, immersive lessons aligned to CSTA standards.
Cyber
Introduce young learners to online safety and digital citizenship and create career pathways for older learners with content in cybersecurity. Build skills in this critical subject with Minecraft lessons aligned to Cyber.org standards.
AI
Explore the principles of responsible AI and discover ways that AI can help us solve problems with a set of Minecraft coding lessons. Demystify this emerging topic and spark classroom engagement.
Code in Community
Join the Minecraft Teachers’ Lounge to meet other educators teaching Computer Science and other subjects with Minecraft Education. See examples of lessons, events, and easy ways to get started.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR EDUCATORS
Discover free online courses and resources to support your Computer Science teaching.
Introduction to Block Coding
Do this short course on Microsoft Learn to learn basic coding with MakeCode Blocks.
Explore AI with Microsoft
Build your skills to teach with AI using these Microsoft Education resources.
Teach Cybersecurity
Empower students to be safe online with learning resources aligned to Cyber.org and CSTA standards.
