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Explore now.Does your child love Minecraft and need to build multiplication fluency? Each week, students focus on one set of multiplication facts (starting with 0s and 1s and working up through 12s), using a Minecraft-themed memory game as the foundation for practice and review. They also complete a handout together in class to reinforce that week’s focus. At the end of each session, there is time for learners to share Minecraft toys, creations, or favorites, helping build connection and a positive learning community.
What is better than Minecraft? Minecraft Math. This course blends the game your child already loves with the multiplication facts they need to master, turning fact practice into something they look forward to week after week.
Each week centers on a single set of multiplication facts, starting with the 0s and 1s and working all the way up through the 12s, with reviews built in every few weeks. Students play a Minecraft-themed memory game with multiple turns to practice, then complete a short handout together that locks in that week's focus.
Lessons weave together auditory, visual, social, reading-and-writing, and game-based approaches so every child has a way in. The setting stays relaxed and encouraging, a place where kids can ask questions, share ideas, and make progress without pressure.
Students reduce math anxiety, master multiplication through play and repetition, and build a community of like-minded friends to grow with. There is even time to share Minecraft creations and favorites, so the group feels like a community rather than a roster.
We do not play actual Minecraft during sessions. We use Minecraft-themed games and materials that make multiplication mastery genuinely fun.
Repetition works best when it does not feel like a chore. Your child practices multiplication facts through Minecraft-themed games and peer interaction, building real fluency in a setting that feels playful rather than pressured. Parents tell us their kids actually ask to practice math, which is something they never expected.
How a child feels about math in elementary school often determines how they approach it for years. This course makes multiplication feel fun, social, and achievable, building the confidence your child needs to tackle fractions, algebra, and everything that follows without fear.
YSA is a UC-registered online publisher and WASC-accredited Supplementary Education Center, which means our courses can count toward official college credit requirements. State schools can recognize the courses your student takes here, adding real legitimacy to your homeschooling journey or building on top of your student's existing transcript. That unlocks two ways to enroll: For Credit -- Your student earns official, accredited credit toward their transcript. For-credit students complete weekly assignments that build toward their transcript grade. Outside-of-class work ranges from 1-2 hours per week. Perfect for families who want documentation that reflects what their child is actually capable of -- to show the world how brilliant they are. For Enrichment -- Your student takes the very same course purely for the love of learning. No grades, no outside-of-class work, no credit attached. Just the content, the community, and the growth. Same course. Same mentor. Same experience in class. You choose what fits your family.
If you homeschool, this works seamlessly. If your student attends another school full time, we create a report card and transcript that we share with you, and you share with the school. It is up to your primary school to accept it and add it to your student's official transcript.
Build genuine mathematical understanding through exploration and discovery, not memorization and worksheets 
Develop problem-solving strategies and logical reasoning skills that transfer to every academic subject and real-world situation 
Work at their own pace with a mentor who adapts to their learning style, celebrates their strengths, and pushes them to grow 
Gain confidence with challenging material in a small group where every student gets real individual attention and support 
Hi! I love to teach classes that are fun and promote discussion and creativity. In all of my classes I mix critical thinking with out of the box thinking so that the kids learn something brand new! I find the best way to do this is by using books, video games, trivia and other interactive components to keep them engaged and wanting to learn. My passion for critical thought stems from my degree in Philosophy. The integration of pop culture in my classes is rooted in a lifetime of toy collecting, video game playing, and during my time as a staff writer for an online comic book review site. Over the past five years I have created community-based, pop-up craft classes for parents and children that integrate culture and thought, and I am excited about the opportunity to share these types of activities with my students! As a neurodivergent educator, I've poured my heart into creating classes that are inclusive, flexible, and designed to meet a wide range of learning needs. My goal is to help every learner thrive, whether that means adapting lessons on the fly, incorporating favorite interests, or rethinking what “school” can look like. Together, we’ll learn, grow, and have fun while breaking away from outdated ideas of traditional education.
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
Parents don't just see happier kids. They see sharper thinking, stronger friendships, and a child who actually wants to log on.
★★★★★
"My 8 year old, who was convinced that he hated math, looks forward to this class every week and is already asking for more. I'm very impressed!"
Corinne B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"This is a great class to practice and review multiplication! Jenny, the teacher, is very engaged and is a great listener. She repeats what is important to remember and the way the class is structured makes it fun for the kids to learn through playing."
Marguerite P.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My 8 year old, who was convinced that he hated math, looks forward to this class every week and is already asking for more. I'm very impressed!"
Corinne B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"This is a great class to practice and review multiplication! Jenny, the teacher, is very engaged and is a great listener. She repeats what is important to remember and the way the class is structured makes it fun for the kids to learn through playing."
Marguerite P.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My son really enjoys this class. The class is fun and engaging. It's a great class whether your child likes math or finds math hard. The kids are given multiple different ways to figure out answers to questions making it low stress when they are called on."
Selene T.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Lillian couldn’t wait to do the optional extension assignment after class. She had wayyyy too much fun learning multiplication! She can’t wait for the next class. Thanks Miss Jenny!"
Bettina R.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My son really enjoys this class. The class is fun and engaging. It's a great class whether your child likes math or finds math hard. The kids are given multiple different ways to figure out answers to questions making it low stress when they are called on."
Selene T.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Lillian couldn’t wait to do the optional extension assignment after class. She had wayyyy too much fun learning multiplication! She can’t wait for the next class. Thanks Miss Jenny!"
Bettina R.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Teacher Jenny is wonderful with the kids. My boys love her so much! We look forward to this class every week. 10/10 recommend!"
Odalys N.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My learner looks forward to this class every week! We love Mrs. Jenny my learner is actually enrolled in 3 different classes taught by Mrs. Jenny."
Faye D.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Teacher Jenny is wonderful with the kids. My boys love her so much! We look forward to this class every week. 10/10 recommend!"
Odalys N.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My learner looks forward to this class every week! We love Mrs. Jenny my learner is actually enrolled in 3 different classes taught by Mrs. Jenny."
Faye D.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My 8 year old, who was convinced that he hated math, looks forward to this class every week and is already asking for more. I'm very impressed!"
Corinne B.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"This is a great class to practice and review multiplication! Jenny, the teacher, is very engaged and is a great listener. She repeats what is important to remember and the way the class is structured makes it fun for the kids to learn through playing."
Marguerite P.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My son really enjoys this class. The class is fun and engaging. It's a great class whether your child likes math or finds math hard. The kids are given multiple different ways to figure out answers to questions making it low stress when they are called on."
Selene T.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Lillian couldn’t wait to do the optional extension assignment after class. She had wayyyy too much fun learning multiplication! She can’t wait for the next class. Thanks Miss Jenny!"
Bettina R.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"Teacher Jenny is wonderful with the kids. My boys love her so much! We look forward to this class every week. 10/10 recommend!"
Odalys N.
YSA parent
★★★★★
"My learner looks forward to this class every week! We love Mrs. Jenny my learner is actually enrolled in 3 different classes taught by Mrs. Jenny."
Faye D.
YSA parent
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Everything you need to know before enrolling your child.
Most of our Minecraft courses work across all editions - Java, Bedrock, and Education Edition. Your mentor will share specific requirements after enrollment. Students play in their own worlds on their own devices unless the course specifies in-game collaboration. A stable internet connection and a working copy of Minecraft are all your child needs to get started.
Yes. YSA families join from 47+ states and 17 countries across 6 continents. All you need is an internet connection. We schedule sections across multiple time zones so families worldwide can find a time that works.
Minecraft Multiplication Math meets once per week for 50 minutes, every week from August through December. Your child joins the same tight-knit group of up to 8 students and the same mentor all semester long. Same friends, same mentor, a new challenge every week.
Our gifted and 2e students experience such asynchronous development that hard age limits rarely tell the full story. If your student should be aged up or aged down, contact us at support@youngscholarsacademy.org or click the chat in the bottom right corner of the screen. We do this all the time.
Please don't confuse reactive distance learning with what happens at YSA. When a kid is engaged in a course they chose, with a mentor who gets them and peers who share their interests, the screen disappears. They're not on a screen. They're with their people. Parents tell us their children fight to log on to YSA.
If your child isn't loving a course by the end of the first week, swap into a different course. Same semester. No questions. Not the right fit within the first month? We'll stop payments, switch courses, or issue credit toward any future course. The credit never expires. And you keep every bonus you've received. Over 93% of YSA families don't just stay. They add more courses.
No. Cameras are always optional. Always. Many of our students start with cameras off and turn them on when they're comfortable. Our mentors engage every student equally, cameras on or off.
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Your child is one click from finding out what that feels like.
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