Seasonal Activity Christmas Mug using Canva

This activity, developed in response to feedback and observations from teachers, uses Canva for creating mugs and leaflets as design projects. Start with a project idea, such as designing logos that can be printed on mugs, and build the lessons around the necessary skills. Canva offers helpful resources, including videos on creating effective logos.

To make the project more meaningful, position students as advocates for a cause (age-appropriate), and have them design leaflets to promote it. This approach not only teaches design but also fosters purposeful and creative thinking.

This helpsheet can easily be adapted from its current use in the Christmas mug logo task to suit other design projects. For example, you could modify it for tasks like creating logos for other occasions or designing leaflets for different causes. The step-by-step guidance and resources available on Canva, such as logo design tutorials, would still be relevant and useful for a range of creative projects, providing students with the tools they need to develop their design skills.