Slate is a small chalkboard block in Minecraft Education Edition. It’s the smallest of three chalkboard options available to teachers and instructors, measuring just 1 block wide by 1 block high. Teachers use Slate to display instructions, goals, and other information directly to students within the game.
Where to Find Slate in Creative Mode
Slate is available in Creative Mode inventory, but its location varies depending on your Education Edition version:
| Version Range | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|
| Education Edition 0.14.2 – 1.0.18 | Decorations |
| Education Edition 1.0.21 – 1.17.30 | Items |
Item ID and Technical Details
Here are the technical specifications for Slate in Minecraft Education Edition:
| Item Name | Item ID | Data Value | Stack Size | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slate | minecraft:board | 1 | 16 | 1.0 – 1.18.32 |
Item ID is what you use in game commands. Data Value identifies which block variation it is. Stack Size shows how many you can hold in one inventory slot – Slate stacks up to 16.
Give Command for Slate
To get Slate in Creative or Survival mode, use this command in Education Edition:
/give @p board 1 1
This command gives 1 Slate to the nearest player. The first number (1) is the quantity, and the second number (1) is the data value that specifies Slate.
Related Chalkboard Blocks
Slate is one of three chalkboard blocks available to teachers in Education Edition:
- Slate: 1×1 (smallest option)
- Board: 2×1
- Poster: 3×2 (largest option)
All three work the same way as teaching tools, so pick the size that fits your lesson needs.