Welcome to All Ages Creative Academy
Short lessons for busy kids and families ~ Canva for kids.
Most kids jump into digital tools like Canva, and figure things out as they go. It's impressive! But it doesn’t mean they’re building real skills.
In fact, just try suggesting they do a Canva course - it's most likely they'll confidently say "I already know how to do that". But they're guessing, and this is a problem because we're missing this chance to help them see tech as anything beyond passive playtime.
Help Your Child Thrive in a Tech-Driven World
TURN SCREEN TIME INTO A SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITY
Not All Technology Time Is Created Equal
A child-friendly course for 6–12-year-old kids!
Kids pick up technology fast, but as a parent, it’s not always clear how to guide them toward useful digital skills.
With so much concern about screen time, it’s easy to focus on reducing it – but the real opportunity is teaching kids how to use technology in ways that actually benefit them.
The Opportunity
Giving kids access to structured, skill-building projects NOW helps them:
- Recognise and choose productive ways to use devices
- Explore creativity and self-expression in a digital format
- Develop tech skills that support schoolwork, homeschool learning, and future learning
Kids Get Creative with Canva
That’s why I’ve created Kids Get Creative with Canva - a step-by-step online course that helps kids build real digital skills through upbeat, engaging projects.
It’s designed for flexibility - great for after school, weekends, or as part of a homeschool curriculum. Whether your child is learning independently or alongside you, the structured projects make it easy to follow without extra prep.
USD$27/month or AUD$37/month
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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! 😊
Kids Get Creative With Canva
A fun, structured way for your child to build real tech skills.
Through engaging projects, your child will learn to use digital tools with purpose —developing skills they’ll use in school, creative projects, and beyond.
📌 $USD27/month OR AUD$37/month gives you full access to the course, including all updates released during your subscription. Choose your preferred currency below!
Unsubscribe at any time.
If it’s not a good fit, request a refund within 7 days.
Course Outline
Click on each module section to reveal more details. Lessons range from 4 minutes - 19 minutes each. (Most are under 10 mins.)
Kids Get Creative with Canva
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Getting set up
5 lessons- Welcome, Young Creators! Let’s Get You Set Up to Learn + Design
- Customise the Video Settings for Your Child’s Learning Style
- Signing up for a Canva account
- 🧩 Opening Canva Templates from the Lessons
- How to Watch the Course Video Lessons and Work in Canva at the Same Time
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Jump In - Level 1
7 lessons- L1 Penguin - Introduction to Elements
- L1 Pineapples - Rotating elements
- L1 Bicycle - Change colour of Shape & Graphic Elements
- L1 Sandwich - Introduction to Layers (We Love Layers!)
- L1 Sunflowers - Adding Photos with Frame Elements
- L1 Guitar - Using Frames in Creative Ways
- L1 - Big Ideas Start Here - Create a design from scratch - no templates!
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Explore More - Level 2
6 lessons- L2 Birds in a tree - Using Layers and Element Groups
- L2 Butterflies - Photographs as Backgrounds
- L2 Halloween Project 1
- L2 Halloween Project 2
- L2 - Puppy Pics - Importing Your Own Photos Into Canva
- L2 - Sporty Goat - Transparency
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Creative Adventures - Level 3
3 lessons- L3 Morning Sky - Blending Colours With Gradients
- L3 Design Project - Beach Pack
- L3 Island Fun - Create a Photo Collage using Frames
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BONUS Edit Photos in the Adjust Panel - Level 3
7 lessons- About This Module - the Adjust Panel in Canva
- L4 Saturation vs Vibrance – What's the Difference?
- L4 Auto Adjust + Easy Edits That Work
- L4 Change Specific Colours with Colour Edit
- L4 Add Sharpness, Clarity and a Vignette for a Professional Finish
- L4 Select the Background and Edit To Make Your Subject Pop!
- L4 Get Creative With Photo Editing Projects
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BONUS Customising Printable Planners, Checklists and Schedules - Level 4
3 lessons- L4 Checklist template Intro (Great for Back to School projects)
- L4 Checklist Template Edit - Make it your own! (Great for Back to School projects)
- L4 Designing a Weekly Planner
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Quick tips
6 lessons- Oops! How to undo, or step backwards in your design.
- Click Away - How to deselect an element so it's no longer active
- I clicked twice on something and it all looks different - what to do
- Choosing colours in the Colour Panel
- How to add and edit Text in Canva
- How to export a page from your design for print or email
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.'
Meet Sarah: Your Course Creator
Hi, I’m Sarah Lorien. I believe technology can be a great way for kids to explore, create, and learn – when they understand how it works.
Starting with a platform like Canva gives them the chance to make meaningful choices, build real skills, and turn screen time into something positive instead of just another distraction.
Why Canva?
Canva lets kids explore digital design without expensive software or complicated tools. It’s free, easy to access, and – when they learn how to use it properly – a great way to build tech skills they’ll use far beyond design.
It’s also everywhere. Schools, universities, and workplaces all use Canva, which means the skills kids learn now will stay useful as they grow.
My Skills Behind This Course
✅ Photographer and Graphic Designer with 20+ years of creative industry experience.
✅ Tutor at Sydney Community College for 11+ years, teaching design and editing.
✅ Worked with primary school-aged kids, helping them build creative and digital skills in a way that makes sense to them.
✅ Helped business owners and entrepreneurs understand technology and use digital tools effectively in their social media and marketing.
A Smarter Way to Learn Digital Tools
I’ve spent years refining a teaching style that makes digital tools easier to understand and more practical to use.
Kids love to explore, but when it comes to technology, they often think they’ve learned a tool just because they’ve used it. That’s not the same as understanding how it works.
That’s why in Kids Get Creative with Canva, the projects feel fun, but they’re also structured to build real skills. Kids get to experiment, create, and play – while actually learning digital skills they’ll use for years to come.
My Mission
The more you understand technology and design, the easier it is to use. I help you build skills to create with confidence and work more efficiently, whether you’re just getting started or looking to improve what you already know.
For kids, that means developing a strong foundation in digital tools so they’re ready to take on new platforms as technology keeps evolving.
Join the Course
Let’s give your child a fun way to be creative while learning real tech skills.
In Kids Get Creative with Canva, they’ll learn how to make designs that look great, understand the tools they’re using, and get better at using digital platforms – all in a way that feels like play.
Kids Get Creative With Canva
A fun, structured way for your child to build real tech skills.
Through engaging projects, your child will learn to use digital tools with purpose—developing skills they’ll use in school, creative projects, and beyond.
📌 $USD27/month OR AUD$37/month gives you full access to the course, including all updates released during your subscription. Choose your preferred currency below!
Unsubscribe at any time.
If it’s not a good fit, request a refund within 7 days.
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 watch the course on one screen/device and use Canva on another. For desktop or laptop computers, both can be open on the same device. Whatever works best for your setup!
Where to Watch the Course
📌 Kids Get Creative with Canva is hosted on Kajabi, an online learning platform. You can access it on:
- A desktop or laptop
- An iPad or tablet
- A phone (if using a second screen for Canva)
Where to Use Canva
- Best on a desktop, laptop, or tablet
- Available on a phone app (but the layout is different, so I don’t recommend it for learning)
Inside the course, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for signing up and accessing both Kajabi and Canva.
📌 You’ll need an internet connection for both the course and Canva.
Child Safety Online
When we sign up for online platforms or apps, we all agree to their terms and conditions (you know, the ones we usually tick without reading that long, long document…).
But when kids under 13 use these platforms, those agreements apply to them too; under our supervision as parents or guardians.
As the course creator, I’m required to remind you of this.
How This Applies to This Course
📌 Both Canva and Kajabi (the platform this course is on) follow government regulations for child safety and privacy protection.
📌 Their Terms & Conditions require that parents/guardians:
✔ Sign up for accounts using your own email and details
✔ Be responsible for supervising your child’s participation
🔹 Thanks for helping make this a safe space for all kids!
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Learn Canva the Right Way
Over the past 11 years, I’ve taught design software to students from 8 to 90 years old, and one thing is always true:
Learning digital tools without the right foundation makes everything harder than it needs to be.
When I first learned design software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva, I spent so much time figuring things out. Not because it was difficult, but because I didn’t yet understand how to approach it in a way that made sense.
That’s why I teach Canva differently. The lessons are structured, engaging, and designed to make things click – and fun. Because learning should always be fun.
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Learn from Experience
With 20+ years in design and 11+ years teaching, I’ve created lessons that break things down in a way that’s simple, practical, and fun to learn.
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Build Real Skills
This course helps kids develop useful tech and design skills, giving them a strong foundation for school, creativity, and beyond.
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Creative Learning That Sticks
Step-by-step lessons keep kids engaged, motivated, and actually enjoying the process so they build skills without it feeling like work.
Creative Expression at Home
Some kids say they don’t like creative projects, but often, it’s because they don’t feel confident drawing. With Canva, they can design, experiment, and express themselves without the pressure of making things ‘look right.’
And for kids who love hands-on art, Canva opens up even more possibilities. They can combine physical artwork with digital tools, layering their ideas in new and exciting ways.
Kids Get Creative With Canva
A fun, structured way for your child to build real tech skills.
Through engaging projects, your child will learn to use digital tools with purpose—developing skills they’ll use in school, creative projects, and beyond.
📌 $USD27/month OR AUD$37/month gives you full access to the course, including all updates released during your subscription. Choose your preferred currency below!
Unsubscribe at any time.
If it’s not a good fit, request a refund within 7 days.
All Ages Creative Academy courses and workshops are not associated with, nor representative of, Canva. I've created all content myself, using over 11 years of teaching Adobe and Canva to students, and seeing the ways I can help you best as you learn.
