The D&D “Build an Adventure” Educators Kit

When Wizards of the Coast released a set of educator resources for D&D, it offered a unique chance to bring role-playing games into classrooms and after-school programs. In my video, I take you through the “Build an Adventure” Educators Kit, highlighting how this resource can inspire creativity and collaboration among young players.

The kit starts with the basics: what D&D is and what’s needed to play. It then dives into resources like reproducible character overviews and handouts for common classes (like Fighter and Wizard), which help kids understand the unique traits of their characters.

One of my favorite parts is how the kit aligns with educational standards—specifically the Common Core English Language Arts and Math standards for grades 4–8. Even if your school or country doesn’t use these standards, it’s great to see clear links between gaming and real-world learning goals like reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking.

The real fun begins with the activities:

Activity One: Kids create characters and think through their strengths, weaknesses, and backstories.

Activity Two: Kids design an island setting for their adventure—complete with monster lairs, safe spaces, and unique geography.

Activity Three: They build out the plot by determining what challenges and situations their characters might face.

Activity Four: Kids consider what gear they’ll need and how their characters might use it, which brings in a bit of math as they budget their gold pieces!

I also love how the final part of the kit encourages roleplay and dice rolling—teaching the basics of using modifiers and navigating challenges in the game.

For educators, this is a structured way to introduce D&D while tapping into skills like teamwork, storytelling, and even math and literacy. But it’s not just for schools—it can work great in any kids’ game, whether you’re running it as a club, a family campaign, or something entirely your own.

If you’re curious to see exactly how this kit works and how you might adapt it for your table, check out the full video here!

Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried the kit or plan to use it. I’d love to hear how it goes!

Cheers,
Brian