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ThatMinecraftGuy
@outsidetheblocks.bsky.social
Edu & Minecraft Education consultant, Ambassador, MCSE, MIEE 2022-2023, trainer, content creator, contributor, esports & Redstone/Command innovator, tech enthusiast. he/him🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦🌍
A custom Blockbench artifact to make your Minecraft classroom complete!

@elliefinch.bsky.social
#PlaymodeAcademy
#MinecraftEducation
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A 1970s Vauxhall Valiant inspired Minecraft drivable car in British racing car green. It also comes equipped with a radio/8-track deck! Developed for Playmode Academy's Sandtray Therapy World.

@elliefinch.bsky.social
#PlaymodeAcademy
#MinecraftEducation
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
It's time for October's Toolbox Tuesday!

In Part 3 of my series on preparing for classroom multiplayer experiences from the Facebook Minecraft Education Teacher's Lounge, I'll demonstrate using commands to ban items and how to use tags to apply these bans effectively.

youtu.be/Mz5Sto384YM
Preparing for Classroom Multiplayer Experience - Part 3: Creating Tags and Banning Items
YouTube video by Outsidetheblocks
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October 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
A little Halloween themed Blockbench/Minecraft build fun!
October 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Two types of old style school desks I created that appear in
@elliefinch.bsky.social Sandtray Therapy World.

#MinecraftEducation
#Blockbench
#Outsidetheblocks

elliefinch.co.uk/training/playmode-academy
October 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
A rideable bicycle (modeled on my very own bike) I created for @elliefinch.bsky.social Sandtray Therapy World.

#MinecraftEducation
#Blockbench
#Outsidetheblocks

elliefinch.co.uk/training/playmode-academy
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
October 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It's Toolbox Tuesday, Season 3!

In this video, I demonstrate how to create your very own custom Minecraft skin using Blockbench!

You'll learn some texturing techniques and how to pack your texture file in a .mcpack for importing into Minecraft.

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Creating a Custom Minecraft Skin Pack with Blockbench
YouTube video by Outsidetheblocks
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September 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Dropping my latest Minecraft Education video: My five favourite new features in Minecraft Education v1.21.91.

You can watch the video on my YouTube channel here: youtu.be/5LiKyECte4Q
Five New Features in Minecraft Education you need to know!
YouTube video by Outsidetheblocks
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August 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Proudly flying the Minecraft Education colours on our family outing at Caerlaverock Castle for a day of jousting and medieval themed activities! Another great opportunity to pick up plenty of Minecrafting ideas and pictures to inspire future projects!
July 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Hurray, the "allow trusted skins" toggle is back in Minecraft Education v1.21.90.1!

Having this option back in the game allows students to showcase their talents, and create skins that represent themselves and ideas!

Thank-you Minecraft Education for listening to our feedback!
July 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Sporting my Minecraft Education cap (I wear it EVERYWHERE), on our family outing to Vinolanda Roman Fort.
Another great day for gathering ideas, structure layouts and textures for future Minecraft projects!
July 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Moonbase Shackleton is one of my earliest Minecraft Education build projects. I'm still very pleased with the results, and I frequently update it.

In the near future, it will feature pilotable lunar hoppers and drivable lunar rovers!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the video: youtu.be/y7vM-KAWMu4
Moonbase Shackleton: A Lunar Experience for Minecraft
YouTube video by Outsidetheblocks
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July 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It's been weeks in the making, but I'm finally putting the finishing touches on a build from my Creative Active Lives CIC Sunday Minecraft Education Club.

HMS Argus (1918), Britain's first aircraft carrier, with some Sopwith Pup's for flare!
July 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
It's ToolboxTuesday: Part 2 of Preparing for Classroom Multiplayer Experiences with #MinecraftEdu!

I'll show you how to setup a hidden room with Allow & Deny blocks, as well as teleporter system that only teleports the host!

Watch in on my YouTube channel here:

youtu.be/mLgOFHHP5pg
Preparing for Classroom Multiplayer Experiences - Part 2: Creating A Control Room Space.
YouTube video by Outsidetheblocks
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June 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In this Minecraft Education Toolbox Tuesday, we'll explore important settings you'll find helpful for setting up your own hosted classroom multiplayer experience.

Stay tuned for 2 more episodes on this subject!

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Preparing for classroom Multiplayer experiences - Part 1: Settings
YouTube video by Outsidetheblocks
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May 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This month on #ToolboxTuesday from the Minecraft Education Teacher's Lounge on Facebook, we'll explore more of the essentials of getting started making your own custom items, blocks & entities in #Blockbench; modeling and texturing basics. Check it out on my YouTube channel:

youtu.be/Tx-1CvAbdOc
Introduction to Blockbench, Part 2: Modeling & Texture Basics
YouTube video by Outsidetheblocks
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April 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
My latest blog is out: Top 12 things I wish I knew about Minecraft earlier! Check it out and hopefully you'll learn some new tips!

outsidetheblokz.blogspot.com/2025/02/top-...

Please feel free to share your own tips in the comments!🙂
Top 12 Things I wish I knew about Minecraft Earlier
There are many amazing things I've learned about Minecraft over the years: useful settings or options, in-game functionality, game design ph...
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February 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Watch my latest Toolbox Tuesday video from the Minecraft Education Teacher's Lounge!

This month, (by popular demand) we'll explore the essentials of getting started making your own custom items, blocks & entities in Blockbench!

youtu.be/awLUHdNlfeU

@blockbench.bsky.social
#MinecraftEdu
February 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I am!
January 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I'll be at BETT in London! Drop by and see me at the Minecraft booth... I'll be volunteering and sharing my passion for #MinecraftEducation!
January 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I've been busy with a few more Holiday themed assets for my #MinecraftEducation Holiday Activity world... I've added some festive garland above the fireplace, and there's three present blocks under the tree... when you break them you get Christmas cookies and chocolate coins!
December 18, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Last minute addition to my #Minecraft Holiday Activity world.

Reindeer and dogsled are cool, but I wanted to add another ridable entity with some flourishes, so behold, a Penny Farthing for some old-school flare!

#Blockbench
#blockstagepass
#EduSky
December 11, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Reposted by ThatMinecraftGuy
If you could have a Minecraft lesson built, what would it teach?

#edusky
December 11, 2024 at 10:17 AM