This month, Story Mode: Episode 3, Classcraft’s year-long adventure series, introduced our heroes to Karaz Island, home of the Mages. The new episode also came with a bonus: our newest pet, Crysta!
To celebrate Crysta’s arrival, we invited teachers and students to conceive of a pet that would thrive on Karaz Island and be Crysta’s BFF for a chance to get a top-secret surprise.
Wildly amazing and imaginative entries came in from more than 35 classrooms. The quality and thought students put into their creations astounded us — fire gorillas that eat lava, fluffy interdimensional beings that love cuddles, rabbits that can harness the power of the sun, and more.
While receiving so many brilliant entries made the choice difficult, we’re excited to announce that the winning pet is … Fire Gem, the flame rhino!
Fire Gem the flame rhino is a great friend. @classcraftgame pic.twitter.com/m29LnrKrza
— Ben Weaver (@teachweave) October 9, 2019
This sizzling entry from a member of Ben Weaver’s fourth grade class is EN FUEGO. With a horn made of fire and a gem-studded back, Fire Gem is no doubt a great companion for Crysta. This “large and in charge” pair will no doubt have endless fun adventures together. Ben’s classroom will receive a one-of-a-kind Crysta themed sticker from Classcraft HQ.
There could be only one winner, but there were lots of masterpieces — over 155 actually! — for us to consider. We couldn’t possibly include them all, but here are some of our picks for Honorable Mention:
Kim Parsons’ class submitted 21 impressive vivid pets with amazing names and traits. Ash is shy but kind, and her eyes change color with her emotions:
Introducing…. Ash!! Check out the detail on this one!!! @classcraftgame pic.twitter.com/YKDFM5f1vP
— Kim Parsons (@KParsons_SSMS) October 15, 2019
Some of Erika Rodriguez’s students teamed up to create pets like Melody:
A friend for Crysta in the @classcraftgame? pic.twitter.com/8pmzisrgtL
— Erika L Rodriguez (@ErikaLRodrigue1) October 9, 2019
Kelly Kurtz’s class put a lot of thought into their creations, as seen here with Opal, who loves flying and is a cave expert:
#crystasbff pic.twitter.com/GVof1xfddE
— Kelly Kurtz (@kkurtzmontasd) October 17, 2019
Adorable, cuddly, and quirky pets came from Therese Valente’s classroom, like Molly the crystal moose, who loves hot springs (us too, Molly!):
@classcraftgame #CrystaBFF pic.twitter.com/TlebBcs2IH
— Therese Valente (@TRValente3) October 15, 2019
Robin Nehila’s class came up with some pretty innovative pets like Inti here, who can ride on Crysta’s back:
@classcraftgame Here is Inti! She rides on Crysta’s back. pic.twitter.com/QvnfLlVpqI
— Robin Nehila (@Radical_Robin) October 11, 2019
13 unbearably cute and inventive creatures, some with fantastic names like Razzle Bowskin, came from Tyler Stern’s students:
@classcraftgame another entry for the contest! pic.twitter.com/ySeVvDEgpW
— Tyler Stern (@aSternTalkingTo) October 9, 2019
This interdimensional dragon was one of the fabulous creations from Mrs. Colino’s class:
@classcraftgame Zach created a pretty awesome BFF for Crysta! pic.twitter.com/8iw1oGtDSR
— Mrs. Colino’s Class (@colinocrew) October 10, 2019
These extraordinary entries came from Patty Townsend’s students:
Lots of great student art for the new #Classcraft pet to hang out with Crysta! @classcraftgame pic.twitter.com/XZMwtCS8eu
— Patty Townsend (@MrsTownsendAMS) October 15, 2019
Lots of fantastic pets came from the minds of Josie Sodersten’s class:
Crysta’s new BFF?? @classcraftgame pic.twitter.com/62b25GzcOd
— Josie Sodersten (@SoderstenJosie) October 15, 2019
Amber Wooten’s students created these colorful companions:
LOVING these pets my students are designing for @classcraftgame ! 🍎😍 pic.twitter.com/tn70PpEwwO
— Amber Wooten (@wootenteaches) October 9, 2019
Toronto-based teacher Olivia Coady sent in Dian, a fantastic beast with an outstanding backstory:
This challenge may be over, but we always love seeing your Classcraft-inspired creations. Share them with us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, and we may send you a little surprise!
Thank you to all the awesome teachers and students who participated! Stay tuned for more fun. Our year-long adventure series continues in November with the release of Episode 4. Watch for it at classcraft.com/story or subscribe to Story Mode.