K12-powered students in grades K-12 were invited to build a heart-filled Minecraft world where pets are the stars. Imagine heart-shaped dog parks, cozy cat cafés, and magical stables that spread love everywhere. Show us how you can build a world full of paws, hearts, and kindness!
Entry Period:
Public Voting:
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 needed to download Minecraft Education and use their K12 login credentials to activate their license to play the game world.
Entries closed at 5 PM (Eastern Time) on March 2, 2026.
Public voting will take place starting at 9 AM (Eastern Time) on March 3 and end at 5 PM (Eastern Time) on March 17. Anyone is eligible to vote up to once per day.
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Promotion Dates
Promotion
Start:
January 14, 2026 @ 02:00 pm (US/Central)End:
March 20, 2026 @ 05:00 pm (US/Central)Submissions
Start:
February 02, 2026 @ 09:00 am (US/Central)End:
March 02, 2026 @ 05:00 pm (US/Central)Voting
Start:
March 03, 2026 @ 09:00 am (US/Central)End:
March 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 March 3, 2026, through 5 PM (ET) on March 17, 2026. Any individual will be eligible to vote and will be allowed one vote per day during the voting period.
