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🧩 Extensions

Extensions are optional add-ons that expand the functionality of Educator Tools with additional features, content, or capabilities.

❓ What are Extensions?

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Extensions are separate add-on packs that work alongside the core Educator Tools pack. They provide additional content without bloating the base installation, allowing teachers to choose only the features they need.

Key characteristics:

  • ✅ Optional - Install only what you want
  • ✅ Compatible - Work seamlessly with the core pack
  • ✅ Independent - Can be activated or removed without affecting core functionality
  • ✅ Expanding - New extensions will be added over time

📦 Available Extensions

🔤 More Letter Blocks

Expands the Letter Blocks feature with hundreds of additional characters, themed backgrounds, and multilingual support.

View More Letter Blocks Extension →

What it adds:

  • Hundreds of new letter and symbol blocks
  • 9 distinct background themes
  • Extended Latin characters and diacritics
  • Math symbols, arrows, and special characters
  • Multilingual support for European languages

Best for:

  • Teachers who need more characters than the default set
  • Multilingual classrooms
  • Advanced math and science activities
  • Color-coded learning activities

➕ Installing Extensions

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Extensions install the same way as the main Educator Tools pack - just download, double-click, and activate!

Step 1: Download the Extension

  1. Visit the Releases page
  2. Find the extension you want (e.g., "More Letter Blocks v1.0")
  3. Download the .mcaddon file

Step 2: Import into Minecraft

  1. Double-click the downloaded .mcaddon file
  2. Minecraft Education launches and imports automatically
  3. Sign in if prompted

Step 3: Activate in Your World

  1. Create a new world or edit an existing one
  2. Navigate to Behavior Packs (and Resource Packs if needed)
  3. Find the extension in the available packs list
  4. Click the "+" button to activate it
  5. Click "Create" or "Save"

✅ Verification: Join the world and verify the extension's content is available (e.g., search for new letter blocks in Creative inventory).

⚙️ Managing Extensions

🔧 Do I need the core pack?

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Yes! Extensions require the core Educator Tools pack to be installed and activated. Always install the main pack first, then add extensions.

Installation order:

  1. Install and activate Educator Tools (core pack)
  2. Install and activate Extension(s) of your choice

🎯 Can I use multiple extensions together?

Yes! Extensions are designed to work together. You can activate as many as you want without conflicts.

❌ Can I remove an extension later?

Yes! Extensions can be deactivated or removed from your world at any time. Removing an extension won't affect the core pack or other extensions.

To remove:

  1. Edit your world settings
  2. Go to Behavior Packs (or Resource Packs)
  3. Click the "-" button next to the extension
  4. Save your changes

Warning

Removing an extension will remove all content it added. For example, removing "More Letter Blocks" will delete all themed letter blocks from the world.

🔗 Compatibility

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Extensions require the same Minecraft Education version as the core Educator Tools pack. Check the release notes for compatibility information.

📱 Minecraft Education Version

Extensions require the same Minecraft Education version as the core Educator Tools pack. Check the release notes for compatibility information.

🌍 Existing Worlds

Extensions can safely be added to existing worlds. They won't affect your builds or progress - they only add new content.

🎨 Custom Content

Extensions don't interfere with custom letter blocks or other custom content you've created. See Advanced Letter Blocks Configuration for creating custom content alongside extensions.

🔮 Future Extensions

We're planning to add more extensions in the future! Potential extensions include:

Possible future extensions:

  • 🔬 Science & Lab Equipment blocks
  • 🏛️ Historical & Cultural building sets
  • 💻 Programming & Computer Science tools
  • 🎨 Art & Design elements
  • 🎵 Music & Sound education tools

Have an idea for an extension?

🛠️ Creating Your Own Extensions

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Advanced users and developers can create custom extensions for Educator Tools. This requires development knowledge and familiarity with Minecraft add-on development.

Resources for extension developers:

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If you create an extension, consider sharing it with the community! We welcome contributions that benefit educators worldwide.

🔧 Troubleshooting Extensions

Extension doesn't appear in pack list

Solutions:

  • Make sure you downloaded the .mcaddon file (not source code)
  • Restart Minecraft Education and try importing again
  • Check Settings → Storage → Behavior Packs to confirm it imported

Extension content doesn't appear in-game

Solutions:

  • Verify the extension is activated in world settings (not just imported)
  • Verify the core Educator Tools pack is also activated
  • Leave and rejoin the world to trigger initialization
  • Check the extension is compatible with your Minecraft Education version

Extension causes errors or crashes

Solutions:

  • Check the release notes for known issues
  • Verify you're using compatible versions (core pack + extension)
  • Remove the extension and report the issue on GitHub

Extension interferes with core pack

This shouldn't happen! Extensions are designed to be independent. If you experience conflicts:

  1. Remove all extensions
  2. Test with core pack only
  3. Add extensions back one at a time to identify the problem
  4. Report the issue on GitHub

💬 Support & Feedback

Need help with extensions?

Have feedback on extensions?

Extension List

Quick links to all available extensions:

More extensions coming soon!

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