Canva Tutorial: How to Create a Wordsearch on Canva

In the first paragraph, Jocelyn, an online teacher and digital nomad, introduces the topic of the video: creating engaging word search activities for language learning students. She explains that the activity will help students practice new vocabulary, spelling, and even synonyms or antonyms. Jocelyn mentions using Canva to create word searches, highlighting two methods: utilizing existing templates (accessible with a Pro subscription) and manually creating a custom template, which is suitable for those using the free version or with specific design preferences.

The second paragraph dives into the process of finding and using Canva's pre-made word search templates. Jocelyn guides viewers on how to access Canva's template library and search for 'word searches' to find themed options like Valentine's Day or summer word searches. She demonstrates how to select a template, make edits such as changing words and ensuring their findability within the grid, and emphasizes the importance of a double-check to maintain the integrity of the word search. Jocelyn also touches on the possibility of creating a 'make-your-own-word-search' template for a more interactive experience.

In the third paragraph, Jocelyn focuses on creating a custom word search template without using pre-made templates. She describes adding a decorative border, selecting and arranging square elements to form a grid, and inserting letters manually. Jocelyn suggests planning the words to be found beforehand and placing them within the grid, followed by filling in the remaining spaces with random letters. She also recommends creating a reusable blank template for future word searches, saving time in lesson planning. The paragraph concludes with advice on downloading the final word search in a suitable format, such as PDF for easy printing and completion by students.