Ignite Your Student’s Imagination with K12 Minecraft Build Challenges!
Does your student love Minecraft? Join our exciting K12 Minecraft Build Challenges where students in grades K–12 can showcase their creativity. Whether a seasoned builder or just starting out, our challenges are designed to inspire and engage students of all levels.
Enter the K12 Magical Winter Minecraft Challenge!
Where magic meets snow! K12-powered students in grades K-12 are invited to design and build a magical winter-themed world in Minecraft Education. The build should reflect creativity, storytelling, and seasonal wonder—think glowing ice castles, enchanted forests, mythical creatures, or cozy villages with magical surprises!
One winning build will be selected from each grade band: K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12. Each winner will receive a $25 Amazon e-gift card. Winners will be chosen by public vote.
Enter your ‘Magical Winter’ Minecraft Education build by 5 PM (ET) on February 2, 2026.
Vote for Your Favorite ‘Harvest of Thanks’ Build!
For the month of November, we asked K12-powered students to submit a photo or video of their Minecraft Education build that shows what they’re thankful for. Now, it’s time to cast your votes for your favorite builds!
One winning build will be selected from each grade band: K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12. Each winner will receive a $25 Amazon e-gift card. Winners will be chosen by public vote.
Public voting ends at 5 PM (ET) on December 16, 2025.
Anyone can vote up to once per day.
How it Works
Build & Submit
Participating students should follow the build guidelines, and/or theme, pertaining to the K12 Minecraft Build Challenge they are entering. Open to K12-powered students in grades K-12.
Vote
Vote Following the challenge entry period, public voting will take place for a short duration in which anyone can vote up to one time per day.
WIN!
One winner per grade band (K-2nd, 3-5th, 6-8th, and 9-12th) with the most votes will be selected as the challenge winner. Winners will receive a $25 Amazon E-gift Card!
Past Challenges & Winners
Check out the winning builds from our K12 Kindness Month Challenge:
Monica, 1st Grade
Ohio Virtual Academy
Title: “Monica’s Kindness Build for October”
Yaritza, 5th Grade
Sonoma Academy
Title: “Mount Nicemore”
Riley, 7th Grade
Utah Virtual Academy
Title: “Throw Kindness Around”
Helen, 10th Grade
Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville
Title: “Full of Positivity”
Aracely, 12th Grade
Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville
Title: “The Power of Words”
(Randomly Selected Raffle Winner)
Check out the winning builds from our K12 Back-to-School Challenge:
Jayden, 2nd Grade
Lonestar Online Academy at Roscoe
Title: “Jayden’s School Courtyard”
Dakari, 4th Grade
Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Title: “Dakari’s Festive School Build”
Savannah, 6th Grade
Texas Online Preparatory School
Title: “Savannah’s Courtyard”
Tymberlyn, 12th Grade
Idaho Virtual Academy
Title: “Back to School Build”
Check out the winning builds from our K12 Coaster Craze Challenge:
Jordi Jeremiah, Kindergarten
Lonestar Online Academy at Roscoe
Title: “Kintentional Blaster”
Ava, 4th Grade
Ohio Virtual Academy
Title: “Around the World”
Joshua, 3rd Grade
Ohio Virtual Academy
Title: “Axolotl Coaster”
Joshua, 6th Grade
Insight School of Washington
Title: “Woodland Coaster V2”
Israel, 9th Grade
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin
Title: “A Ride Through the Jungle”
Check out the winning builds from our K12 Classroom of the Future Challenge:
Monica, Kindergarten
Ohio Virtual Academy
Title: “Classroom of the Future”
Sarah, 3rd Grade
North Carolina Virtual Academy
Title: “Sarah’s Amazing Futuristic School”
Ava, 6th Grade
Missouri Virtual Academy
Title: “Amethye Academy”
Faithful, 10th Grade
Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville
Title: “Rainbow Science Classroom”
Check out the winning build from our K12 Esports Arena Build Challenge by Eden S., a 5th Grade student from the Keystone School:
Check out the winning builds from our K12 Room to Read Challenge:
Check out the winning builds from our K12 Signifying Seasons Challenge:
Check out the winning builds from our K12 Days of Kindness Challenge:
Check out the winning builds from our K12 Back to School Build Challenge:
Check out the winning builds from our K12 Feathered Friends Build Challenge: