For Kindergarten–12th Grade Students currently enrolled in a K12-powered school.
Theme: Magical Winter Build
Where magic meets snow! 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!
Create a magical winter scene that includes:
How to Submit:
1. Create your build in Minecraft Education
2. Upload up to 3 photos of your build OR upload a video walkthrough (max. of 2 minutes in length)
Entry Period:
December 2, 2025–February 2, 2026
Public Voting:
Feb. 3–17, 2026
PRIZES:
The build in each grade band (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12) with the most votes will win a $25 Amazon E-gift Card!
To complete this challenge, participants will need to download Minecraft Education and use their K12 login credentials to activate their license to play the game world.
All entries must be submitted by 5 PM (Eastern Time) on February 2, 2026.
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Promotion Dates
Promotion
Start:
November 05, 2025 @ 12:00 pm (US/Central)End:
February 27, 2026 @ 05:00 pm (US/Central)Submissions
Start:
December 02, 2025 @ 09:00 am (US/Central)End:
February 02, 2026 @ 05:00 pm (US/Central)Voting
Start:
February 03, 2026 @ 09:00 am (US/Central)End:
February 17, 2026 @ 05:00 pm (US/Central)Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to enter
Prizes
Winners will be determined by the total number of votes received through public voting. A winner will be selected in each grade level to receive a $25 Amazon e-gift card, resulting in four (4) winners.
· Public voting will happen starting 9 AM (ET) on February 3, 2026, through 5 PM (ET) on February 17, 2026. Any individual will be eligible to vote and will be allowed one vote per day during the voting period.