Learn How to Create Stunning FREE Decor for your Classroom!
From Anchor Charts, Labels, to Instructional Posters To Engage Your Students!
If you’re not using Canva yet, you’re missing out on a fantastic tool for creating classroom decor, presentations, and more. Today, we’ll show you how to create classroom posters and labels using Canva. Plus, we’ll reveal how you can access all of Canva’s premium features for FREE through Canva for Education.
What You’ll Learn
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How to access Canva for Education for FREE.
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Use Canva’s templates to create customizable classroom posters and labels.
Create custom fonts, colors, and images to match your classroom decor.
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Resize documents and designs for printing.
Takeaways
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By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to create visually appealing classroom decor that enhances your teaching environment.
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You’ll gain confidence in using Canva’s features to customize designs according to your preferences and needs.
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You’ll learn how to optimize your designs for printing, making it easy to bring your creations to life in your classroom.
Introducing the Video
In this video, digital educational guru Michelle Emerson from Pocket Full of Primary will guide you through creating classroom decor using Canva, a versatile online design program. She’ll start by accessing Canva for Education for free, then explore how to use templates, customize designs, resize documents, and prepare them for printing. Before you know it, your classroom will be updated and dream!. Don’t forget to click on subscribe and give this video a thumbs up!
Step-by-Step Process
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Access Canva for Education: Sign up with your school email address or upload verification of your teaching certificate to upgrade to Canva for Education for free.
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Explore Templates: Search for “classroom posters” in Canva’s search bar to find a variety of templates. Select a template to customize.
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Customize Designs: Edit the text, fonts, colors, and images of the template to fit your classroom theme and preferences.
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Resize Documents: Use Canva’s resize feature to adjust the dimensions of your designs for printing.
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Download and Print: Download your designs as PDFs and print them from your home printer or a printing service.
Resources Needed
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Canva account (Free, Business, or Free Premium Canva for Education)
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School email address or teaching certificate for Canva for Education verification
FAQ
Q: Can I use Canva for Education if I’m not a teacher? A: Canva for Education is designed for educators, but you can explore Canva’s other plans for personal or business use.
Q: Can I customize the designs to match my classroom theme? A: Yes, you can customize fonts, colors, and images to create designs that complement your classroom decor.
Q: How do I access Canva’s premium features for free? A: Sign up for Canva for Education with your school email address or upload verification of your teaching certificate to upgrade for free.
About Sarah Legault
Founded by a former teacher who once grappled with frustration and hardship, the Teacher’s Empowerment Academy emerged from Sarah’s transformative journey through a collective approach involving other dedicated educators as a source of empowerment. From converting challenges into sources of inspiration, Sarah committed herself wholeheartedly to refining systems, honing teaching methodologies, achieving equilibrium, and nurturing happiness, all while propelling student success to new heights.