Canva
Canva
Canva is a design tool that helps teachers and students quickly create visuals, presentations, videos, and classroom materials.Â
Recommended grade levels: K-12
In the classroom, you might use Canva to:
Create presentations, worksheets, and anchor charts
Design student projects (posters, slides, videos, infographics)
Share classroom communication (newsletters and flyers)
Support family engagement
Provide quick visual directions or choice boards
How to Log In
Use the ClassLink portal: Click the single sign-on icon for Canva.
Sign in with Google Button: Use your full RPS205 email and password.
1ď¸âŁStart with a Template
In the search bar, type something simple like:
presentation
worksheet
poster
Browse and click on a design you like.
2ď¸âŁMake it Your Own
Once you open a template:
Click any text box to change the wording
Swap out images (click â delete â add new from âPhotosâ or âUploadsâ)
Adjust colors using the top toolbar
3ď¸âŁUse It Right AwayÂ
You can:
Click Present for slides
Click Share â Copy link for students
Click Download to print or download
đWant to Learn More?
Once youâve tried the basics, explore Canvaâs built-in tutorials: Canva Design School
Practical ways to use Canva in your classroom right away.
Start here if youâre introducing World Book to your students or looking to build strong routines.
Use templates to create anchor charts you can reuse year after year
Have students design instead of write (posters, infographics, one-pagers)
Create choice boards visually instead of in Google Docs
Turn slides into interactive student workspaces
Use Canva for quick newsletters or family communication
Let students demonstrate understanding through design, not just writing
Need Something Quick?
Short, focused videos you can watch in just a few minutes.
Ready to go Deeper?
Structured courses that help you build skills and classroom ideas.Â
Teacher Essentials (1 hour course)
Engage Students with Canva (2.5 hour course)
Meet Canva's Visual Suite (2 hour course)
AI in the Classroom (1 hour course)
Transform your Classroom with Canva Code (30Â minute course)