Minecraft isn’t just a game—it’s a powerful learning tool. It helps kids build problem-solving skills, think creatively, and even get started with coding. Below is a list of articles that show how Minecraft supports learning and development in real, meaningful ways. If you’re a parent or teacher, these are well worth a read.


The psychology behind why children are hooked on Minecraft

Article on BBC.com by Chris Baraniuk (Apr 2025)


How a single dad from Timmins, Ont., built an alternate Minecraft server for the autistic community

Article on CBC news by Jonathan Migneault (Oct 2024)


‘A place that made sense’: Minecraft is 15 years old and still changing lives

Article on The Guardian by Keith Stuart (May 2024)