Minecraft

Best Minecraft modding classes using both block-based and textual programming languages.

Age: 10-14

Minecraft education edition is a great tool that can be used to transition kids from playing to programming. Kodeclik offers summer camps as well as live online courses throughout the year in several formats to teach kids coding using Minecraft.

Kids 10-12 will use block based coding to create various mods in Minecraft using the builder and agent models. Kids and teens 12+ will learn Minecraft education edition modding using Python programs.

Our self-learning courses in the Kodeclik Academy describe how to perform various actions in Minecraft using MakeCode.

Minecraft 101: Minecraft Modding with MakeCode

Lessons - 13 Units - 122

Minecraft Education Edition FAQ

What is Minecraft Education Edition?

Minecraft is a sandbox game that fosters the creativity and building skills of kids as they enjoy playing their game. Minecraft Education Edition is a version of Minecraft that comes with a built-in coding environment that is connected to the game. Kids can learn to code as they develop programs within Minecraft Education Edition.

What programming languages are supported by Minecraft Education Edition?

Students can learn coding in Minecraft Education Edition either with blocks or with the Python coding language. Block based coding is great for kids ages 10-12 and Python coding is ideal for kids and teens ages 12-18.

Is Minecraft Education Edition Bedrock or Java?

Minecraft Education Edition is designed based on the Bedrock edition and has features that can be used for educational purposes by parents, teachers and students. In addition to the basic Minecraft features, the education edition is a treasure trove of features that can be used to teach Math, Chemistry and Science, within Minecraft, to kids.

How can I get started with Minecraft Education Edition?

Minecraft Education Edition is available for free to students in most public school districts in the USA. You can install it on a Windows, Mac (iOS), Chromebook or the iPAD and it can be downloaded for free at https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/get-started/download. Students can use their school district login and password or parents can buy a licence in the Microsoft store.

Where can I learn more about Minecraft?

Take a look at the following Kodeclik Blog posts.

How do you breed dogs in Minecraft?

Learn how to breed and maintain dogs in your Minecraft session!

How to drop items in Minecraft

You know how to gather items but do you know how to dispose of items from your i...

How to find a swamp in Minecraft

Swamps are useful Minecraft biomes that are generally found on relatively flat t...

How do you make bows and arrows in Minecraft?

Learn three different ways to make or acquire bows and arrows in Minecraft!

What is Minecraft adventure mode?

You know about survival and creative modes but do you know of Minecraft’s advent...

How big is a Minecraft world?

Is a Minecraft world finite or limitless?

What do cows eat in Minecraft?

Learn what cows eat, how to feed them, and why you should do so!

What is aqua affinity in Minecraft?

Learn how to increase your mining speed underwater in Minecraft!

How to make grass grow (faster) in Minecraft

Grass grows naturally in Minecraft but do you know how to make it grow faster?

What does impaling do in Minecraft?

Learn about impaling, a Minecraft enchantment that can be applied to tridents to...

How to check an item’s durability in Minecraft

Durability denotes the number of uses an item has left in Minecraft. Learn how t...

Mining fatigue in Minecraft

Learn about mining fatigue, an extremely rare and detrimental enchantment!

What is respiration in Minecraft?

Want to breathe longer underwater in Minecraft? We got you covered!

How rare is a pink sheep in Minecraft?

Have you seen a pink sheep in Minecraft? Do they exist at all?

How to tame a polar bear in Minecraft

You can’t quite tame polar bears, or can you?

How to show hitboxes in Minecraft

Learn the many uses of hitboxes and how to show them!

How to remove enchantments in Minecraft

Learn when some types of enchantments should be removed and how!

How to open an iron door in Minecraft

Iron doors in Minecraft require Redstone devices to open them - learn how and th...

What do frogs eat in Minecraft?

Learn the peculiar culinary preferences of frogs in Minecraft and how to feed th...

What do dolphins eat in Minecraft?

Learn about dolphins’ appetites and how to feed them in Minecraft!

Luck of the Sea in Minecraft

Learn about the luck of the sea enchantment in Minecraft and how it can be appli...

How to reload chunks in Minecraft

Learn how a Minecraft world is made up of chunks and how to reload chunks!

What does loyalty do in Minecraft?

Learn about the loyalty enchantment in Minecraft and what it can do for you!

What do pigs eat in Minecraft?

Learn what pigs eat in Minecraft and how to get them to eat!

How to make a cauldron in Minecraft

Learn to make a cauldron in Minecraft and its many uses!

How to get brown dye in Minecraft

Brown dye is an extremely rare dye in Minecraft; learn how to obtain it and its ...

How to make smooth sandstone in Minecraft

Learn how to make smooth sandstone and create variety in your Minecraft builds!

How to grow Bamboo in Minecraft

Learn how to grow and use bamboo, a very rare plant, in Minecraft!

Where to find spruce wood in Minecraft

There are at least four different ways to obtain spruce wood - learn them!

How to make Sandstone in Minecraft

It is quite easy to obtain Sandstone, an ectremely abundant block in Minecraft.

How to make a pressure plate in Minecraft

Learn how to get pressure plates, a must-have for Minecraft enthusiasts!

How to make stripped wood in Minecraft

Learn how to make stripped wood by mining houses or by stripping trees!

What does punch do in Minecraft?

Punch is a Minecraft enhancement that can be applied to bows to increase the kno...

How to make it rain in Minecraft

Most players avoid the rain but how can you get it to rain in Minecraft?

Poisonous Potatoes in Minecraft

What can you do with a poisonous potato in Minecraft? How do you obtain and use ...

How to get leaves in Minecraft

Learn a handy way to get leaves in Minecraft and their many uses!

How to Get Silk Touch in Minecraft

Learn how to obtain silk touch, a very useful enhancement, in Minecraft and what...

Minecraft Seed Generation

Minecraft seeds are strings of character(s) (including negative or positive inte...

How to make Black Concrete in Minecraft

Black concrete is a decorative block in Minecraft, used as an alternative to woo...

How to play Bedwars in Minecraft

Learn about one of the most popular Minecraft minigames, its basics, and feature...

How to make a chain in Minecraft

Chains are a nice decorative touch to any build in Minecraft. Learn how to make ...

How to make a bow in Minecraft

Learn four different ways to make bows in Minecraft and their many uses!

How to make iron bars in Minecraft

Learn how to make iron bars in Minecraft by crafting or finding, and their many ...

How to vote for Minecraft mobs

The Minecraft Mob Vote is one of the most anticipated events in the Minecraft co...

How to get Coral in Minecraft

Learn how to get coral in Minecraft, its uses, and some fun facts!

How to make a sea lantern in Minecraft

Sea Lanterns can help in activating conduits underwater and serve as an excellen...

How to get Magenta Dye in Minecraft

Magenta dye can be used to add more color to your Minecraft game. Learn three di...

How to make Iron Nuggets in Minecraft

Iron nuggets are useful for the creation of iron tools and armor; learn four dif...

What is a dirt block in Minecraft?

The dirt block is probably one of the most iconic Minecraft blocks. Learn three ...

How to get flint and steel in Minecraft

Flint and steel is a very useful Minecraft item important to moving forward in m...

Lush Caves in Minecraft

Lush caves are huge green caves introduced in the Minecraft Caves and Cliffs upd...

How to Get Seagrass in Minecraft

Seagrass is a lesser known item in Minecraft but has many uses. Learn three ways...

How to get a leash in Minecraft

Learn three ways to obtain a leash in Minecraft and how you can use it to transp...

How to plant sugar cane in Minecraft

Learn how to get sugar cane in Minecraft by planting or farming and its differen...

How to make a clock in Minecraft

Learn three ways to obtain a clock in Minecraft and its many uses!

How to make purple dye in Minecraft

Learn the many ways to make purple dye in Minecraft and its many uses!

How to make black dye in Minecraft

Learn two ways to make black dye in Minecraft and its many uses!

How to build a roof in Minecraft

Roofs are an essential part of many Minecraft builds; learn the many reasons for...

How to get an obsidian in Minecraft

Obsidian is a very useful Minevraft block; learn four different ways to obtain i...

What is quick charge in Minecraft?

Learn about a very useful Minecraft enhancement that improves the speed to load ...

How to kill an iron golem in Minecraft

Learn five different ways to kill iron golems, one of the most powerful Minecraf...

How to swim in Minecraft

Learn how to travel fast in water by swimming, its uses, and some fun facts abou...

How to turn off fire spread in Minecraft

Fire spread as a gamerule is on by default but there are special cases where it ...

Can you tame a panda in Minecraft?

Can you tame a panda in Minecraft and make it your pet? Let us see...

How to make a button in Minecraft

Learn how to make buttons, one of Minecraft’s most useful redstone components!

How to get Sugar in Minecraft

Sugar is an essential ingredient in Minecraft foods and portions. Learn how to o...

How to make a shovel in Minecraft

Shovels are one of the most essential tools in Minecraft. Learn how to obtain an...

How to make a stone pickaxe in Minecraft

Stone pickaxes are a very important tool in Minecraft. Learn how to craft them a...

How to get a Hoe in Minecraft

Hoes are a forgotten but useful item in Minecraft. Learn how to get hoes and how...

How to get a barrier block in Minecraft

Barrier blocks are invisible blocks and are one of MInecraft’s least known featu...

How to make Pumpkin Pie in Minecraft

Pumpkin Pie is a good food source in Minecraft. Learn how to get it!

How to get sticks in Minecraft

Sticks are one of the most essential items in Minecraft; learn how to get them a...

What is Simulation Distance in Minecraft?

Simulation distance in Minecraft defines which chunks loaded in your Minecraft e...

How to make a bottle in Minecraft

Learn how to make bottles in Minecraft and their many uses and properties!

How to Spawn a Blue Axolotl in Minecraft

Learn how to spawn one of the rarest mobs in Minecraft and what you can do with ...

How to make horse armor in Minecraft

Want to decorate your horse with armor? Learn how to get horse armor and how to ...

What does multishot do in Minecraft?

Multishot is a Minecraft enchantment that allows you to shoot three arrows at a ...

How to Summon Lightning in Minecraft

Lightning is a rare occurrence in Minecraft and can be lucky or unlucky dependin...

How to get Orange Dye in Minecraft

Orange is a rare color in Minecraft but there are some interesting ways to obtai...

How to get out of a Boat in Minecraft

Learn all about crafting boats, riding boats, and getting out of a boat in Minec...

What does Piercing do in Minecraft?

Piercing is a Minecraft enchantment that you can put on crossbows which enables ...

How to make a Lever in Minecraft

Levers are a very useful redstone tool in Minecraft. Learn how to get levers and...

What does Fortune do in Minecraft?

Fortune is a Minecraft enchantment you can put on mining and digging tools to in...

How to Make a Ladder in Minecraft

Ladders are very useful in Minecraft, easy to make, and quite cheap. Learn how t...

How to Make a Bucket in Minecraft

Buckets are very useful and sought after in Minecraft and can be obtained by eit...

What do horses eat in Minecraft?

Horses in Minecraft eat a range of different foods. Learn about the best sources...

How to make cookies in Minecraft

Cookies can be obtained in Minecraft by either crafting or trading. Read on to s...

How to get Scutes in Minecraft

Do you want to get scutes in Minecraft but not sure how to go about it? Read thi...

How to make an item frame in Minecraft

Item frames are used in Minecraft to convert items into decorative wall hangings...

How to get Charcoal in Minecraft

Charcoal is produced by burning planks or logs in a furnace or by finding it in ...

How to get clay in Minecraft

Clay is a useful material in Minecraft. Four clay balls can be used to make a bl...

What do chickens eat in Minecraft?

This blogpost tells you all about chickens. What do chickens eat? Can they be us...

How to make a carpet in Minecraft

Carpet is a very useful material in Minecraft. It is typically used as a decorat...

Can villagers open doors in Minecraft?

Can villagers open doors in Minecraft? Can they open gates, trap doors? What abo...

How to get rid of water in Minecraft

There are different ways to get rid of water in Minecraft. One way is to use dry...

Minecraft Enderman Farm

Make a working Minecraft Enderman farm with this handy how-to guide!

How to get arrows in Minecraft

Arrows can be used as an attack weapon in Minecraft. In this post, we show you h...

How to make shears in Minecraft

Shears can be used to mine things faster in Minecraft. In this blog, we show you...

How to make a flower pot in Minecraft

Flower pots can be used to grow plants, create a garden or show off your flowers...

How to get sponges in Minecraft

Dry sponges can be used to dry places and a sponge that is wet has to be dried b...

How to get acacia wood in Minecraft

Acacia wood can be used as a building block for furniture and other structures a...

Making white dye in Minecraft

White dye can be used to dye sheep, beds, wool, terracotta, concrete and more. L...

How to brew potions in Minecraft

Potions are very useful during gameplay in Minecraft. They can increase the play...

5 ways to get better at pvp in Minecraft

PvP (Player-vs-Player) is a Minecraft gameplay mode where players fight each oth...

What is a villager trading hall in Minecraft?

In Minecraft, a villager trading hall is a space where the player can trade with...

Minecraft Glossary

This is your guide to all Minecraft terms. Parents, start here to get familiar w...

Minecraft Manhunt

Minecraft Manhunt is a fun and exciting game that has gained a lot of popularity...

Minecraft Coding for Kids

Learn how Minecraft is an ideal vehicle to introduce the love of coding to your ...

How to kill mobs in Minecraft

Did you know that there are 50 mobs in Minecraft? Read this blog to learn how to...

16 Ways to MLG in Minecraft

MLG or Major League Gaming is a set of cool tricks that can be used to save the ...

How to get Mods in Minecraft Education Edition

Are you looking to add mods to your Minecraft Education Edition? Read this post ...

How to use Redstone in Minecraft

Are you tired of building structures in Minecraft? Would you like to create elec...

15 things Beginners should try doing in Minecraft 2021

Minecraft is a wonderful sandbox game and the creative mode offers a variety of ...

25 Frequently asked Questions about Minecraft

Are you a beginner wanting to make cool things with Minecraft? Here is an exhaus...

Minecraft vs Roblox

What are the differences between Minecraft and Roblox? Which is better: Minecraf...

Minecraft Caves and Cliffs Update Part 1 June 2021

The long-awaited Minecraft Caves and Cliffs Update is finally here! Read on to l...

Parents guide to Minecraft Modding 2020

Minecraft modding is one of the most popular ways to ease your child into the wo...