This program is designed for children aged 7-12 years. The Minecraft group aims to build confidence and foster friendships by developing a range of social and communication skills. Each participant will have a specific role, working together as a team to build a model. In the process, they will practice vital skills such as sharing, listening, joint attention, and problem-solving.

Participants will have fun, explore their creativity, and interact with others in a supportive digital environment.

They’ll have fun, explore their creativity and interact with others in a supported digital environment. Skills they will develop:

Collaboration – by working as a group to achieve a common goal

Joint problem-solving, sharing, and turn-taking – taking turns in different roles, working on the build together

Maintaining attention – staying focused on the task to build the models

Verbal and non-verbal communication – using language and text skills to express ideas and feelings

Creativity – in building the models and free playtime

Social growth – helping your child make friends, greet others, and develop sharing and turn-taking skills.

Conflict resolution – working through differences for a shared aim

Emotional development – learning to understand and talk about emotions (their own and other people’s), conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

Communication and literacy skills – expanding vocabulary around social and emotional development, increasing literacy skills and language development through peer activities.

Improved confidence – activities that help build a stronger sense of self.