Welcome to All Ages Creative Academy
Launched in May 2024, All Ages Creative Academy is your go-to resource for creatively strategic tech learning for all ages. Starting with the flagship course designed for 6-12 year olds Kids Get Creative with Canva.
Canva for kids, learning art and technology skills through fun, child-friendly lessons
MAKE DEVICE TIME TECH-POSITIVE
Not all technology time is created equal
Child-friendly course for 6-12 year old kids!
We know kids are amazing at picking up new skills with technology, but as a parent, it can be tough to know the best way to guide them.
With our understandable concerns that kids are spending too much time on devices, many of us make the mistake of underestimating children’s ability to engage with tech tools in positive ways.
The Opportunity
If you don’t introduce kids to beneficial online learning now, it’s a missed opportunity to help them:
- Identify and utilize productive options on devices
- Increase confidence in visual creativity and expression
- Get a head start at school with super valuable foundational tech skills
Introducing Kids Get Creative with Canva
That’s why I’ve created Kids Get Creative with Canva a step-by-step online course designed to build essential tech skills through engaging projects.
This sounds perfect, we're in!
Imagine your child not just playing with technology, but actually learning from it, becoming tech-savvy while creating fun and colourful projects at home.
Child-friendly online content for home
Giving your kids a head start in the classroom
Using the worlds' most popular design platform
Structured lessons that don't feel like schoolwork
Testimonial from a 'creative' Aunty
I bought Kids Get Creative With Canva as a shared, creative activity to do with my 11-year-old nephew. He did well and we worked through a bunch of the lessons. But I wondered if he'd rather be playing Roblox.
Then a few months later he casually said, "Oh yeah, we've been using Canva heaps at school this term. I showed the whole class how to do layers and groups and flip things and change colors."
Wow! I was one proud aunty. And a bit shocked too - I didn't realise he'd learned so much! 😊
What is Canva?
Canva is the world's most popular design platform, with over 170 million users! This shows how likely Canva is to be part of your child's education and a valuable design tool at home.
But Canva isn't just for graphic design. It's used for everything from documents and business presentations to websites, birthday invitations, printable and digital planners, social media content, and much more. The possibilities with Canva are endless.
Canva: Easy to Use?
You might hear that Canva is "easy to use." While it's simpler than tools like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, which require special training, Canva has its own challenges. Many users struggle because they expect it to be easy and find the numerous video tutorials on YouTube confusing.
Learning Foundational Skills
I've taught Canva to kids and adults, and I've discovered the key things that help make Canva easier to learn and more efficient.
My signature teaching approach focuses on these essential tools and functions. While the material may vary for different age groups, the core principles remain the same. Once you understand the basics, everything else falls into place.
Canva in the Classroom
Canva's capabilities, popularity, and accessibility make it a staple in primary and secondary school classes worldwide. By learning Canva's foundational skills now, your kids will get a head start, helping them adapt to new technologies in school and explore creative opportunities at home.
Accessible for Everyone
For this course, we use the free Canva subscription, accessible on computers, laptops, and tablets/iPads. This makes it easy for everyone to join in and start creating!
10-year-old Kids Get Creative With Canva student
When asked what they think of this course, 'Yeah, we do use Canva at school but they don't show you how to do things like this. This is good.'
Kids Get Creative With Canva
Online Canva course for kids!
Engaging in fun, structured online projects is the best way for kids to develop essential technical skills and confidence.
Give your kids a head start at school and beyond.
The monthly subscription gives you full access to the course and all updates released during that time.
Just $16.00 USD/month
Sign Up for Tech-Positive Screen Time
Meet Sarah: Your Course Creator
Hello and welcome!
I’m Sarah, and I’m here to make technology fun and accessible for your kids.
The Power of Canva
- Canva is an amazing tool that opens up endless creative possibilities when taught clearly from the start.
- The free version alone is powerful enough for both students and adults, and it’s used by over 170 million people worldwide!
My Background and Experience
- With over 20 years of experience using design tools like Photoshop and Illustrator in my work as a photographer and graphic designer, I discovered Canva and was immediately impressed.
- For the past 11+ years, I’ve been a tutor at Sydney Community College, teaching design and editing classes.
- I also offer personalized lessons for individuals and corporate teams.
My Teaching Approach
During my teaching career, working with students aged 8 to 90, I have developed a signature approach to teaching tech.
My Mission
It is one of my missions in life to help make complex software easier to understand for different age groups and experience levels.
Join the Course
Join me in the Kids Get Creative with Canva course to build your child's creative confidence and give them the skills to thrive in a digital world!
What's in the Kids Get Creative With Canva course?
Do you provide course materials?
How long will it take my child to get through all of the lessons?
Who can benefit from the "Kids Get Creative with Canva" course?
Is the course content safe for children?
What is Canva?
How much is the Kids Get Creative With Canva course?
What is the Tech Starter Pack mini-course?
Why is Canva good for kids?
How much does Canva cost?
My child isn't into drawing, will this matter?
What's in the Kids Get Creative With Canva course?
In Lesson Module 1 there are 7 guided lessons ready to go, covering important Canva skills your young creator needs to get started.
Each lesson project includes a link to the template I'm demonstrating in the video, so you can work along easily.
The videos can be paused as needed, or sped up if you're a fast learner!
Everything is designed to be done at your own pace, and you are welcome to modify the designs to create your own vision as well!
Lesson Module 2 will be added to the course between now and 12 July 2024 🥳.
New content always brings a burst of energy to our course, and we can't wait for you to explore these exciting new projects:
- Combine Physical Artworks with Digital Design: Learn how to blend traditional art with digital creativity.
- Start Projects from Scratch: Creating from a blank canvas.
- Modify Canva Templates: Discover how to customise Canva's templates to enhance your creative process.
- Import and Use Your Own Photos and Videos: Incorporate personal photos and videos into your projects.
These additions are designed to be fun, creative, and inspiring, helping your child develop their tech and creative skills even further.
Inside the course
GETTING SET UP
Walks you through setting up your Kajabi course and signing up for a new Canva account. There's also a guide for using the Canva templates.
LESSON PROJECTS
There are currently 8 lesson projects, with a new project module (3 new lessons!) due for release by 12 July 2024!
The lesson videos range from 4 - 13 minutes in duration. In most cases you'll be pausing to play with tools and ideas, and spending extra time in the 'Get Creative' projects at the end of the lessons.
QUICK TIPS
These are short videos covering some of the most frequently asked questions I get from students!
RESOURCES
Here you'll find some extra blank templates in popular sizes, so you can create new projects from scratch! This is also where I keep you updated with new releases.
Kids Get Creative With Canva
Online Canva course for kids!
Engaging in fun, structured online projects is the best way for kids to develop essential technical skills and confidence.
Give your kids a head start at school and beyond.
The monthly subscription gives you full access to the course and all updates released during that time.
Just $16.00 USD/month
Sign Up for Tech-Positive Screen Time
Sample lesson:
Pineapples
Inside the course, lessons all build on each other, introducing new skills and ways to use Canva.
In this lesson we look at how to rotate elements on a page.
This follows an earlier lesson about moving, flipping, duplicating and resizing elements, which we also use in this project.
In 'Pineapples' we first get to practice the concept of rotating, then in our 'Get Creative' project at the end of the lesson, we use this skill to have some fun!
Inside the course, students download the template used in the video to work along.
'Kids Get Creative with Canva' has been developed specifically for kids. Through teaching a wide range of ages, I’ve seen how differently kids learn and process the possibilities of new technology.
This generation is tech-savvy, and they can fly with this tool if given the chance.
Sarah Lorien
How do we access the course?
You can view the course on one screen and use Canva on another, or do both on one device.
Kids Get Creative with Canva is hosted on the online course platform Kajabi, and can be viewed on:
- desktop computer
- laptop
- via an app on your iPad/tablet or phone.
If you only have access to one computer or iPad then you can certainly watch the course on your phone, and play with Canva on the larger device.
Canva can be used on:
- desktop computer
- laptop
- iPad/tablet.
There is a phone app as well for Canva, but the whole layout looks different because it's a smaller area, so I don’t recommend it for learning.
I've provided instructions for you inside the course for how to sign up and access both Kajabi and Canva.
Both the course and Canva require connection to the internet.
Child Safety Online
Whenever any of us subscribe to an online platform or app we have to agree to their terms and conditions. (You know, those boxes we usually tick without reading that long, long agreement document...)
And when we hand devices over to kids for technology time, especially when they're under the age of 13, these agreements apply to them under our supervision.
As the course creator I'm required to remind you of this.
Both Canva and Kajabi (the platform this course is on) comply with government regulations for online child safety and privacy protection.
Their Terms and Conditions include the requirement of you as the parent or guardian to be bound to their terms of use, on behalf of your child. This includes the supervision of your child using the platforms.
Please sign up to Canva and this course using your own email and details, and supervise your child's participation.
There will be no online membership communities, forums or social media groups for this course. Parents are welcome to contact me with feedback or questions, but at no time will children be asked to do so.
There will be social media accounts on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and maybe even Facebook (when I have a minute to do them!). To help keep our online space safe and private for all children, please avoid sharing specific details like locations, names or ages of your children if you comment on any posts.
We appreciate your help in protecting kids' privacy.
Kids Get Creative With Canva
Online Canva course for kids!
Engaging in fun, structured online projects is the best way for kids to develop essential technical skills and confidence.
Give your kids a head start at school and beyond.
The monthly subscription gives you full access to the course and all updates released during that time.
Just $16.00 USD/month
Sign Up for Tech-Positive Screen Time
Learn in a way that makes Canva easier to use
Over the past 11 years I've been teaching students who range from 8 years old to 90!
When I was learning design software - from Adobe's Photoshop and Illustrator through to more recent platforms like Canva - I wasted so. much. time. by not learning the necessary foundational skills first.
That's why I'm so passionate about developing this unique approach to teaching that is fun, and it works!
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Learn from an expert
With over 20 years in design and 11+ years teaching kids and adults alike, I've crafted lessons that make complex ideas simple and enjoyable.
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Gain valuable skills
This course helps kids develop essential tech and design skills that will give them a head start in school and beyond.
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Have fun learning
The engaging, step-by-step lessons make learning fun, building confidence and creativity.
Creative Expression at Home
Help your child flourish creatively with Canva! No drawing or painting skills are needed which is a huge plus for a lot of kids who say they don't like doing creative projects, only because they don't feel confident in how they draw!
But for those crafty and artistic kids, we do have ways of incorporating physical artwork into digital creations on Canva! Canva lets kids express their unique ideas through digital projects. (There is a project specifically for this in the 21 June release of Lesson Module 2!)
Kids Get Creative With Canva
Online Canva course for kids!
Engaging in fun, structured online projects is the best way for kids to develop essential technical skills and confidence.
Give your kids a head start at school and beyond.
The monthly subscription gives you full access to the course and all updates released during that time.
Just $16.00 USD/month
Sign Up for Tech-Positive Screen Time
This course is not associated with nor representative of Canva. I've created it myself, using over 11 years of teaching Adobe and Canva to students, and seeing the ways I can help you best when you're learning.
