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UP!–So…You Think MINECRAFT is for KIDS, Do You?
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Yes, I agree with your idea. Minecraft is designed for kids to trigger their creativity and cleverness!
Thanks for adding to your previous post about Minecraft. My grandson is getting to the age at which his parents are showing interest in finding out more about it. The Disney video reminded me of Lego bricks.
Ah, you read the one on Creativity Cookbook then 🙂 I know I'm amazed at what the program can do and what people create with it!
🙂 Sometimes they build something, that's good!
As the mother of a Minecrack addict, I have issues with the game. I get the creativity etc., but with my kid, it's very hard trying to get him interested in a book when Minecraft is a 1000 times more interesting. He could play and/or watch the YouTube videos on how to become a better player all day long. In fact, if you left him with food and water, he probably wouldn't even notice that you've been gone for a week. And I know, he's not alone.
What I love about Minecraft is the Creative mode. I simply canNOT get over what the program does and the things people (adults mostly) have created. Since you probably didn't go over to my other blog post, you may not have seen the little videos showing what people have created. I think you'd be as fascinated as I am, so I hope you check it out. That's why I couldn't help but blog about it! And I figured, at the same time, I would help educate anyone as to what the game does and is about so they "get" it which is why I created a separate pdf for the "playing" aspect.
When I get a free minute will pop on over. Busy busy day!
While I'm not a big fan of video games, I do see their appeal. I now have a better understanding of Minecraft, thanks to you. I love anything that encourages creativity.
Did you actually look at the full post on the other blog? It's amazing what the program can do and what people have created!
Hi Donna! I never played Minecraft, although I had heard it mentioned many times (probably on the internet) and my kids never introduced me to it, so I don't know if any of them have played. So, you have now officially introduced this game to me! That's me living out in the sticks in South Africa. 😉 P.S. I am a crazy Disney fan too. One of my daughters said the other day that when she's earning a lot of money (imagines earning), she'll take me to Disney World. 😀 We went as a family in 2013. We were visiting my mom, step-dad and grandma in Florida. Oh, and I'm glad I could introduce you to who/how Braille began! Take care!
That's awesome! And look! The park is almost empty!
I like a bit of Minecraft, those sinister mines are really effective. On my first go I found a massive chasm that I nearly fell down and so that became the natural protection on one side of my castle, yes I think about these things too much. After a few hours it gives me a migraine though, although that makes me ration my times so that is a good thing.
Ah, Ste J, you play! 🙂 Yes, it's good that something sets limitations! I tend to get motion sick when I watch Mark moving about through the worlds especially since he likes to keep the "head bob" feature on. I like it OFF. Yesterday the timing was right so I got to see the fireworks at Cinderella Castle in MC Magic. It's amazing in there!
Did you actually build a castle?
I didn't know I could take it off, that may help somewhat! My castle was nowhere as complex as some but it had a few towers and a swimming pool up top and I was spending a lot of time hollowing out the rooms below, I want an underground forest with waterfalls. That game encourages ambition to the point where I don't look for minerals just keep digging about and building. I have a house on a mountain with a tree on top of the roof.
Thank you I shall try that out when I'm next on.
I honestly couldn't see the point and really saw the ridiculous side when my daughter was feeding her dog on Minecraft when she forgets to feed her real dog.
Our son has serious addiction issues with Minecraft and this is a serious psychological issue. He and his friends and waking up in the middle of the night and playing. He took my mobile phone without permission and played. At the same time, I agree there are alot of good things about it and it can be quite social as he plays with friends or his sister and they're talking while playing.
It is also played so universally that kids who don't play it could feel left out.
I will have a look. My daughter tends to use more of it's creative functions and she loves building and creating things in real time. I know teachers who use Minecraft in the classroom and really believe in it. There are also minecraft books, which can get reluctant readers to read. I know it';s not all bad yet there is a but, which you've made clear too.
I'll show her tomorrow night.