{"id":6199,"date":"2024-07-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/?p=6199"},"modified":"2024-07-18T10:27:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T17:27:40","slug":"extend-summer-learning-with-a-free-game-from-microsoft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/07\/extend-summer-learning-with-a-free-game-from-microsoft\/","title":{"rendered":"Extend summer learning with a free game from Microsoft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While many students in the northern hemisphere are enjoying their summer break, they don&#8217;t have to stop learning. Our free summer learning game, Leaps and Logs, offers a variety of fun and engaging resources to keep students thinking, collaborating, and building skills until the first day of school. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/leaps_and_logs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leaps and Logs<\/a> as an exciting way to extend summer learning and help kids prepare to head back to the classroom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game allows kids aged 8 or older to challenge a friend, neighbor, family member, or themselves. Players can complete fun challenge tasks from a variety of categories including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English Language Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Art and music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Math<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These tasks are designed to reach and engage every learner, from aspiring coders to reluctant comic artists. Keep learning going this summer with our free&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/leaps_and_logs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Leaps and Logs<\/a>&nbsp;game! Download Leaps and Logs to get started with summer learning activities from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/education\">Microsoft Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"play-digitally-or-on-paper\">Play digitally or on paper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The learning activities in Leaps and Logs can be completed by students of most ages (age 8 or older recommended). Players may aim to complete one or two rounds of play a day, continuing their game play until the start of the new school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02-Microsoft-Education-Leaps-and-Logs-in-Whiteboard.gif\" alt=\"Animated Gif Image\" class=\"wp-image-6201\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Upload the Leaps and Logs gameboard to Microsoft Whiteboard and use shapes or images as game pieces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaps and Logs is versatile and can be played digitally or on paper. Full game directions and a game board can be found by downloading&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/leaps_and_logs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Leaps and Logs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Playing digitally involves downloading&nbsp;the game board and task lists&nbsp;then uploading them into&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/microsoft-whiteboard\/digital-whiteboard-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Whiteboard<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playing on paper involves downloading and printing the game board. The challenge tasks can also be printed, but students will need a digital version to access the embedded links.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, check out some tips for sharing the game with students in our blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/05\/leap-into-summer-learning-with-a-game-from-microsoft\/\">Leap into summer learning with a game from Microsoft<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"join-the-fun-and-continue-learning\">Join the fun and continue learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you get started, we\u2019re highlighting a few of the fun learning activities in the Leaps and Logs game. Explore ways kids can have a blast while letting their creativity shine as they learn and grow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-a-comic-book-in-5-easy-steps\">Create a comic book in 5 easy steps<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02-Microsoft-Education-comic-book-PowerPoint-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6202 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02-Microsoft-Education-comic-book-PowerPoint-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02-Microsoft-Education-comic-book-PowerPoint-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02-Microsoft-Education-comic-book-PowerPoint-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02-Microsoft-Education-comic-book-PowerPoint-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02-Microsoft-Education-comic-book-PowerPoint-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02-Microsoft-Education-comic-book-PowerPoint-2048x2048.webp 2048w\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02-Microsoft-Education-comic-book-PowerPoint-1024x1024.webp\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use the Manga comic maker template for PowerPoint to design a comic book.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Try your hand at creating your own manga-style comic book. Dazzle your friends and family with thousands of graphics and animations that make your comic come alive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a short outline of your story or brainstorm a storyline with Microsoft Copilot.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/create.microsoft.com\/template\/manga-comic-maker-98fb64c7-0ded-4976-b546-c9dfa088e6dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Microsoft PowerPoint comic template<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to New Slide and select a comic layout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize your frames with colors, characters, and text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share your story!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"build-your-own-instrument-and-hold-a-concert\">Build your own instrument and hold a concert<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03-Microsoft-Education-DIY-musical-instrument-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6203 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03-Microsoft-Education-DIY-musical-instrument-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03-Microsoft-Education-DIY-musical-instrument-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03-Microsoft-Education-DIY-musical-instrument-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03-Microsoft-Education-DIY-musical-instrument-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03-Microsoft-Education-DIY-musical-instrument-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03-Microsoft-Education-DIY-musical-instrument-2048x2048.webp 2048w\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03-Microsoft-Education-DIY-musical-instrument-1024x1024.webp\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Design and build your own instrument using common household items.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Express your musical creativity by building a musical instrument using items you have at home. Then set the stage and entertain everyone with your DIY creation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask Copilot<sup>1<\/sup> for steps to build your favorite instrument or get inspiration from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/Homemade-Musical-Instruments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homemade musical instruments<\/a> other people have made.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather the supplies and items you\u2019ll need to make the instrument.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the steps to build your instrument.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test your instrument by playing a song.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold a concert or recital!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-a-plan-to-improve-your-community\">Create a plan to improve your community<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04-Summer-learning-Neighborhood-Good-game-iCivics-1024x912.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6218 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04-Summer-learning-Neighborhood-Good-game-iCivics-1024x912.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04-Summer-learning-Neighborhood-Good-game-iCivics-300x267.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04-Summer-learning-Neighborhood-Good-game-iCivics-768x684.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04-Summer-learning-Neighborhood-Good-game-iCivics-1536x1367.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04-Summer-learning-Neighborhood-Good-game-iCivics-2048x1823.webp 2048w\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04-Summer-learning-Neighborhood-Good-game-iCivics-1024x912.webp\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Devise an action plan for community improvement by playing the Neighborhood Good game from iCivics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhance your neighborhood by making plans to improve your community. Learn how to create an action plan with the Neighborhood Good game from iCivics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icivics.org\/games\/neighborhood-good\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.icivics.org\/games\/neighborhood-good<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cNew Game.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick an issue that resonates with you and your community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a plan of action by playing the game and then choosing the Who, What, and How details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share your plan with people in your community!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recreate-a-famous-landmark-in-minecraft-education\">Recreate a famous landmark in Minecraft Education<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05-Microsoft-Education-replicate-landmarks-Minecraft-Education-1024x948.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6220 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05-Microsoft-Education-replicate-landmarks-Minecraft-Education-1024x948.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05-Microsoft-Education-replicate-landmarks-Minecraft-Education-300x278.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05-Microsoft-Education-replicate-landmarks-Minecraft-Education-768x711.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05-Microsoft-Education-replicate-landmarks-Minecraft-Education-1536x1423.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05-Microsoft-Education-replicate-landmarks-Minecraft-Education-2048x1897.webp 2048w\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05-Microsoft-Education-replicate-landmarks-Minecraft-Education-1024x948.webp\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Recreate a famous landmark in the Replicating Landmarks world in Minecraft Education.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msxcm-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\" wp-block-msxcm-kicker-block wp-block-msxcm-kicker--align-right\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Right\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msxcm-kicker__title small text-neutral-400 text-uppercase\">\n\t\t\tTeach and learn with Minecraft Education\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msxcm-kicker__cta btn btn-link p-0 text-decoration-none\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Start your journey<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msxcm-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the world by researching famous landmarks. Use Seach Coach in Microsoft Teams for Education learn about a landmark and build a digital version of it in Minecraft Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a famous landmark you want to learn more about.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With your school account, use Search Coach in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/education\/products\/teams\">Microsoft Teams for Education<\/a> to research the landmark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan your replica from at least two different angles on paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore and build the landmark with the <a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/world\/70769f10-f0cf-4edc-9fcc-e994ca388961?loaded=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Replicating Landmarks world<\/a> from Minecraft Education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share what you learned by building it with your friends and family!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue learning all summer long with these fun and engaging activities. Curious about the other challenge tasks included in Leaps and Logs? Explore the game to see how students can build AI-powered inventions in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/hourofcode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minecraft Hour of Code: Generation AI<\/a>, personalize their own story using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/coach.microsoft.com\/webapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reading Coach online<\/a>, or organize a trip within a specific budget&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/copilot.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">using Microsoft Copilot<\/a>.<sup>1<\/sup> There are a variety of tasks to choose from that will encourage students to be creative and think critically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep kids entertained this summer and help them prepare for a new school year with our free&nbsp;Leaps and Logs&nbsp;game! 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