Free OSHC resource: plan a full, screen-free Minecraft incursion with five printable activities that build creativity, teamwork and problem-solving—no devices needed.
What’s inside (5 activities)
Crossword Puzzle → yields MINECRAFT
Redstone Challenge (token hunt/ice blocks) → REDSTONE
Papercraft City Build → EXPLORE
Scavenger Hunt (find letter blocks) → BUILD
Character Creation (design your avatar) → PLAY
Arrange the five words to reveal the final incursion message: MINECRAFT • REDSTONE • EXPLORE • BUILD • PLAY.
Age & timing
Age bands: K–2, Years 3–4, Years 5–6 (mixed-age notes below)
Run time: 60–90 mins total (or split across a week)
Group size: Small groups → whole group
Learning outcomes
Creativity & design: papercraft city, character creation
STEM thinking: redstone tokens → intro to circuits/logic
Literacy & vocab: Minecraft crossword
Teamwork & communication: scavenger hunt & group builds
Movement & engagement: outdoor/indoor flexible set-ups
NQS alignment (at a glance)
QA1 Educational Program & Practice: hands-on, outcomes-oriented activities
QA3 Physical Environment: safe indoor/outdoor choices, clear set-up
QA6 Partnerships: encourages collaboration across children, staff, families
Materials (minimal & flexible)
Printed A4 PDFs (crossword, score sheet, papercraft, avatar sheets)
Pencils/markers, scissors, glue sticks, tape
Optional: small “redstone” tokens (paper/plastic), ice block trays, food colouring, clipboards
How to run (quick plan)
Briefing (5 mins): explain the 5 stations and the final message reveal.
Stations rotation (40–60 mins): run two to three stations at a time.
Group reveal (5 mins): combine the 5 words for the final message.
Showcase (10 mins): display papercraft city and avatar designs.
Mixed-age tips: pair younger/older buddies; set “challenge” add-ons for older groups (harder crossword clues, larger papercraft builds).
Safety & inclusion
Adult supervision for scissors/ice hunt boundaries
Use non-slip areas and clear zones for movement games
Offer quiet table options (crossword/colouring) for low-sensory needs
Print & prep
Format: A4, ink-friendly line art where possible
Best results: “Actual size / 100% scale” in print dialog
Lamination: optional for tokens and scavenger blocks
Download
👉 Download the Minecraft Incursion Printables Pack (PDF)
(Free for OSHC/schools; please link to this page rather than re-hosting the file.)
Credits & licence
Free for OSHC, schools and families to print/use at a single service location. Please don’t resell or place behind a paywall; link back to this page if sharing.
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