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Welcome to All Ages Creative Academy

 

Help Your Child Thrive
in a Tech-Driven World

 

Most kids jump into digital tools and figure things out as they go,
but that doesn’t mean they’re building real skills.

 

TURN SCREEN TIME INTO A SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITY
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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.

This sounds perfect, we're in!
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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.

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Child-friendly online content for home

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Giving your kids a head start in the classroom

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Using the worlds' most popular design platform

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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.

The monthly subscription gives you full access to the course and all updates released during that time.

📌 $16 USD/month gives you full access to the course, including all updates released during your subscription.

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Inside the course

Getting Started

First, we’ll walk through setting up the course and creating a Canva account (if you don’t already have one). You’ll also get a simple guide to using the Canva templates.

 

Lesson Projects

The course is divided into three modules: Jump In, Explore More, and Creative Adventures.

Each module includes bite-sized lesson videos (4–13 minutes) with clear steps so kids can pause, try things out, and learn at their own pace.

 

Quick Tips

Short, helpful videos that answer the most common student questions—so kids (and parents) can find what they need, fast.

 

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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.'

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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.

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The 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.

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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.

The monthly subscription gives you full access to the course and all updates released during that time.

📌 $16 USD/month gives you full access to the course, including all updates released during your subscription.

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

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How do we access the course?

 

You can watch the course on one screen and use Canva on another—or do both 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 (via the Kajabi app)
✔ 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

 

 

No Online Communities or Social Media Groups

 

For privacy reasons, there are no online membership communities, forums, or social media groups for this course.

Parents are welcome to contact me directly with feedback or questions, but at no point will children be asked to do so.

There will be course-related content on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and maybe even Facebook when I get to it!

To help keep things safe and private, please avoid sharing personal details like locations, names, or ages of your children in public comments.

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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.

The monthly subscription gives you full access to the course and all updates released during that time.

📌 $16 USD/month gives you full access to the course, including all updates released during your subscription.

Sign Up for Tech-Positive Screen Time

Tech Skills That Grow With Them

 

Canva isn’t just for fun – it’s a stepping stone to real tech literacy.

In today’s digital world, knowing how to think, create, and work with technology is just as important as reading and writing.

Through hands-on projects, kids aren’t just making designs – they’re building practical skills that will help them navigate school, future studies, and the ever-evolving world of technology.

And the best part? You don’t have to be a tech expert to help them, this course guides kids step by step.

 

Tech Literacy for the Future

 

Beyond the fun, Canva is a key player in boosting your kid's tech literacy.

In our increasingly digital world, these skills are as vital as traditional literacy.

As they immerse themselves in creating, kids are gearing up for the possibilities and challenges of their tech-driven futures.

 

Learn Canva the right way

 

Over the past 11 years, I’ve taught 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 was learning design software – from Photoshop and Illustrator to newer platforms like Canva – I wasted so much time figuring things out the long way. Not because it was hard, but because no one showed me the right starting points.

That’s why I teach Canva differently. The lessons are structured, engaging, and designed to make things click – and fun, 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

 

Canva gives kids a way to explore creativity – no drawing or painting skills needed!

Many kids say they don’t like creative projects, but often, it’s just because they don’t feel confident in their drawing skills. With Canva, they can design, experiment, and express themselves without the pressure of making things 'look right.

For kids who love hands-on art, Canva also lets them combine physical artwork with digital creations – bringing their ideas to life in new ways.

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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.

The monthly subscription gives you full access to the course and all updates released during that time.

📌 $16 USD/month gives you full access to the course, including all updates released during your subscription.

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.