Learn to code with Minecraft

Do you have kids that love Minecraft?  I know I do.  I am always amazed to here about their cities and their vast imaginations with what they have created.  As much as I do love to hear about what new things they have created, I do limited the amount of time I allow my children screen time.  I hate to see them waste their time away on gaming.  

I have a child that loves to code so I think learning to Mod Minecraft will be a good fit for him and while he is doing it, I will feel a little bit better about the time he is spending on screen time.  What you love/hate about Minecraft? Leave a comment below. 

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Minecraft Games for Kids Ages 6 and up

Nothing encourages fun learning more than connecting games to educational lessons. Here are a few opportunities for Minecraft kids to learn new skills using a game they already love:

Learn to Mod Minecraft

LearnToMod is a browser-based software that teaches students how to mod the PC-version of Minecraft®. Great for kids ages 6 and up!!

What parents are saying about Learn to Mod: "The Minecraft program allows for users to modify the game through computer programming. These “mods” are quite popular and help Minecraft players take the game to the next level. So why not learn some basic programming skills using Minecraft? That is exactly what Learn to Mod does!" - Amy B., Teaching in Blue Jeans

Youth Digital’s Mod Design: Learn to Code with Minecraft

This is a Java class for Minecraft kids ages 8 to 14. Youth Digital’s online tech courses provide a safe, engaging learning environment for kids to master new technology skills. “Our family has enjoyed the Mod Design 1 class! The instructor is funny, with humor that is age appropriate. The steps are easy to follow, and the kids feel a sense of accomplishment throughout. This is a creative way to use a child’s natural interest, in this instance Minecraft, to introduce them to Java programming.”

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