Create Kids Activity Books on Canva Tutorial for Beginners | Step by Step (Free Class)

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Learn How to Design Interior Pages & Book Cover a Kids Activity Book
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[@mouradadda7012]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@ray4142]

I love your style, simplicity and honest nature. You're a true KZbin influencer not an effluentcer like many of the Etsy liars and Amazon huckers that spout you can make $5749.36 per month by doing this. Those people earn the golden Don't Recommend Channel award from me, but I'll stick with you. Peace be with you!

[@learnwithmaritza]

Thank you for this message. It's so encouraging to me. I try to be as honest and explain everything in a simple way for everyone to be able to create their own books. Many blessings to you!

[@ArashEghtesadi-tl3zv]

Thank you Maritza, you are doing a great job! Love your videos

[@learnwithmaritza]

Thank you for the support!

[@sunio9077]

How can be anyone so beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍

[@pankajmohan7451]

Greatjob Mam

[@darcelwright5609]

So glad I found your video. Will implement some of these techniques. You have gained a follower!

[@learnwithmaritza]

Hi Darcel! Im glad you're finding value in my videos. If you have any questions, please reach out. I'm here to help.

[@raffyrayosconel3261]

Thank you for teaching this kind of technique. I am so glad I came by. For a beginner like me gathering techniques from different sources, really helps. Thank you very much. God bless you more.

[@learnwithmaritza]

Thank you! I try my best to make it easy and simple to follow. I appreciate your feedback. If they're are specific type of books that you'd like to create, let me know and I may be able to create a tutorial for it. 👍🙂

[@arviecamillecarpio]

I love your video. You're awesome. Keep on making these! I am now subscribed :)

[@learnwithmaritza]

Thank you, Arvie. 🫶

[@nastuha5]

Awesome tutorial! I will definetly implement all your tips!

[@learnwithmaritza]

I'm glad it was helpful 😍

[@gibbsroslin5771]

You're very generous and helpful. ❤

[@learnwithmaritza]

I'm glad I've been helpful 🙂

[@hanifreka]

Thanks for video. this give me idea to make book for kindergarden

[@onechoangelogabinete5952]

Thank you so much. Big help!

[@learnwithmaritza]

I'm excited that it was helpful! :)

[@dhonnie_31]

wow i love this video thank you❤

[@learnwithmaritza]

I'm so glad! feel free to reach out if you need help :)

[@sonysony-nx9xh]

Teacher Matitza thank you sharing great consideration love from Pakistan🇵🇰

[@learnwithmaritza]

Thank you! Many blessings 🙌

[@sweetyrhodz]

Wow ... I learned so much from watching your video. I hope this motivates me to make one as this aligns to my profession. Thank you for your patience 🙏 God bless you 💓

[@learnwithmaritza]

Thank you for reaching out. I'm so happy that you are learning a lot from my videos. God bless you!

[@adiyansfuntime]

Nice job... I liked your approach. Subscribed your channel.

[@learnwithmaritza]

I'm so glad. I hope it was helpful 👍🙂

[@angelamajor313]

Thanks for the tips...I will use some of them in my cover designs!

[@learnwithmaritza]

I'm glad it was helpful 🫶

[@kamranks4269]

glad to find your video. very detailed and easy to learn in real time.👍

[@learnwithmaritza]

I'm so happy to hear that. I try to make it as simple as possible and easy to follow for anyone to create. 🫶

[@kamranks4269]

❤@@learnwithmaritza

[@karencopeland7490]

Your videos are great…thanks for sharing. In the future consider turning the background music down or off.

[@learnwithmaritza]

I'm so glad they're helpful. Thank you so much for the tip 🙂🫶 I appreciate it

[@tapping.powertochange7129]

Love your tutorials, you really don't need the background music as your training is so good. Oh, I'm a new subscriber just discovered you, thanks so much for your time and effort@@learnwithmaritza

[@AkachukwuChioma]

Great job! Insight gained, will be trying it outrightly. Subscribing immediately...

[@learnwithmaritza]

I'm glad you're going to apply the tips and work on your activity book 🙌🤩

[@learnwithmaritza]

Thank you for subscribing 🫶

[@gracejoynacion]

Thank you for this

[@learnwithmaritza]

I'm so glad it was helpful.

[@learnwithmaritza]

🫶🫶🫶

[@niquaalovee3658]

Thank you for this video ! The background music help keep our focus and interest 😇😇

[@learnwithmaritza]

Thank you for the feedback. Honestly, I wasn't sure if I should've add music. I didn't want it to be too distracting. So, your feedback is much appreciated 💕

[@marthapenn8220]

Thank you for this video, it really opened up ideas I never though of before, and how many pages should an Activity Book Have? I have one question which isn't about the video, my question is, where did you get your yellow circle curser? I have been trying to find that type of curser for a long time and it isn't an option in my computer, so did you purchase it somewhere?

[@learnwithmaritza]

Hello there! I'm glad this video sparked a new idea for you :) Usually, activity books are 100 pages, but it's up to you. As for the cursor, it's from my screen-casting software. The cursor always comes on when I'm sharing my screen.

[@mrs.penner9048]

English isn't my first language and im not sure if i understand Canva's content licensing correctly. If i make activity books and want to sell them in physical book and pdf form can i use pro items on them too or just the free elements? Can somebody help me out?

[@tapping.powertochange7129]

so long as you use more than two images/ elements (free or pro) on a design you can use it commercially. Also if using templates you need to change colors and text fonts to make it your own. You can not just take an image or template and use it as is, you have to make it unique to you by adding more to it. You can always use google translate to make sure you understand exactly.

[@mrs.penner9048]

@@tapping.powertochange7129 Thank you so much for your reply! That makes sense!

[@bunsoo30]

You are an inspiration for a beginner like me

[@learnwithmaritza]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm happy to help!

[@changeurlife9]

Thanks for all of this infos, please can you tell me what's the perfect seize for this categorie of books 🙏

[@learnwithmaritza]

You're welcome 🙂👍 8.5 x 11

[@changeurlife9]

thanks@@learnwithmaritza

[@arianebasinang121]

Awesome! What a share. Thank u so much. Can I also do this for Etsy? shift pictures and do some changes? Won't I get in trouble with that?

[@learnwithmaritza]

Yes you can create an activity book and sell it on Etsy. I would always make sure to make changes just in case. 🙂

[@user-ng7dk3gx4o]

Hi maam new subcriber here from philippines im so happy with this video i learn a lot. I just dont know on how to print it from canva. Thanks❤

[@learnwithmaritza]

You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for supporting the channel. If you have any questions about other activity books, I can create a video.

[@elenacastelli898]

Great! Thank you for this video!... I have a question: can canva elements be used in this way? I mean, if I use them "alone" , then can I publish on Amazon kdp? Thanks

[@learnwithmaritza]

Hi Elena, I wouldnt use elements on their own. Many people have shared that their KDP account was deactivated because they did not follow Canva guidelines. I suggest to always combine elements to be safe.

[@elenacastelli898]

Ok.. Thank you 🙏

[@Janie-ws7xk]

Great tips, Thank you for your help!!!

[@learnwithmaritza]

You're very welcome 🫶

[@ashleywest3521]

I love all these ideas, I love your page, I’ve subscribed, but I have to ask. Are all of these pages supposed to be going into the same book? The matching of the colors and then writing prompts don’t seem to be for at the same level…so you have activities for a three year old and then activities for an 8 year old. Also - would you recommend doing some color pages and some black and white? What’s the printing cost difference?

[@learnwithmaritza]

I'm glad you're gaining value. And the example I gave us a general example and must be modified depending on the target audience and age. I just want to showcase three different approaches to a kid's activity book.

[@learnwithmaritza]

As per the printing cost, yes it can run pretty high on books that are colorful. I would recommend back and white for books that showcase math or writing practice activities (that's what comes to mind at the top of my head)

[@ashleywest3521]

@@learnwithmaritza Thank you so much!!!!

[@BestQoutesandInspiration]

does amazon kdp accept our book if we use canva elements for making it, i mean canva will give you a commercial license but kdp doesn't accept copyrighted content whether you change its color or modify them in any way, i have a little confusion about this?

[@learnwithmaritza]

So far in my experience using Canva in my publishing journey and helping others is that as long as you use Canva elements and create new versions or variations of them using your own spin things you're fine. I always incorporate more than 2 elements together, change their positioning, colors, and more, making it a completely new design. My advice, use Canva elements to create a new design that's authentic. I never use Canva templates and elements as they are. I always make sure that when I'm done designing it is a complete brand-new design. I just use their templates for inspiration and to help me learn how to craft a well design whether it's for a book cover, social media content, and beyond. It just takes practice.

[@cosminslincu]

Thanks for sharing, ❤ Do we have to live a blank page between the pages?

[@learnwithmaritza]

You can if you want to. If there will be a cutting/scissors activity absolutely so that they can cut the pages without cutting into an activity page.

[@cosminslincu]

Thank you . Did i try to publish my 4th book but i received this message:   Hi! We checked your files and found issues you need to fix before your book can be published on KDP: Cover Remove all template text and guides from your cover file.

[@learnwithmaritza]

@@cosminslincu it sounds like the text is outside the cut-off. You might need to check the book dimensions. Did you use the KDP calculator

[@cosminslincu]

@@learnwithmaritza Yes I did , also this text came with it ....Where possible, we give pages numbers with examples. To make sure your entire book meets our guidelines, please review your entire manuscript file and fix all issues. To update book details, go to your KDP Bookshelf. If you update your manuscript or cover, you'll have to upload the revised file to KDP. We'll review your book again to ensure it meets our requirements.

[@learnwithmaritza]

Are there texts, sentences, etc outside the cut off area? Do they expand over the red dotted lines?

[@TeenaHughesOnline]

▼ :-( Oh boy Maritza, 7 mins in but I have to let you know that music is driving me nuts! Too loud to use with a voiceover, I'm afraid. I'll have to turn off audio and watch without listening to you.

[@learnwithmaritza]

Thank you for the feedback. I'm trying and testing new things, and getting out of my comfort zone in many ways through this channel, so your feedback is appreciated 🫶

[@artofshamanicmeditation88]

You should be able to lower the music a little bit next you do it. If it’s in Canva. When you over lay the music you can lower the music.

[@horse_chick]

It may have been fixed but it was fine when i watched it just now.

[@sharonrodriguez2590]

I design in canva all the time however I can't seem to find any of those type worksheets. Are you finding them in elements or designs? I have clicked both and no worksheets will pull up. Great video by the w ay.

[@learnwithmaritza]

Hi there Sharon! Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🙂 go to Designs, then type "math activity" in the search bar. Let me know if that works 👍

[@sharonrodriguez2590]

Nope I keep trying it just brings up covers like to use for a template. It doesn't bring up any work sheets. I click on boxes and its only a cover nothing inside like a worksheet so very confusing. @@learnwithmaritza

[@learnwithmaritza]

Let me try it again. Give me a few minutes.

[@learnwithmaritza]

Try: Arithmetic math

[@sharonrodriguez2590]

Same thing it just brings up covers or a template no pages like you had. I have a pro account too lol I don't get it. I can pull up word search, puzzles and mazes it just won't give me math stuff like you got. Oh well.... Thanks for tying again for me I have no clue why I don't have access to what you have access to. @@learnwithmaritza

[@user-wr4ep8lo2r]

will the buyers still access the same elements if they are not on pro?

[@learnwithmaritza]

You do have access to the elements but will need to pay for pro elements if you use them throughout your designs 👍

[@user-id7ts2xp4z]

How many pages does Kdp allow for the workbook? Thanks

[@learnwithmaritza]

Hello there! As of now, it's 72 pages.

[@spacehajji]

I started creating some digital products without prior research and study, and I wanted to ask if: Do I need to add answer key pages too? or no need to? I'm confused :((

[@learnwithmaritza]

You can create an answer key, it's up to you. It would be helpful to your customers so that they have the answers. It also depends on the type of book.

[@learnwithmaritza]

Which digital products have you created?

[@marcyu7465]

Good day, maam can i ask how many pages per activity book?

[@learnwithmaritza]

I usually aim for 100 pages minimum

[@daisyjoydagpin8732]

Where i can publish my workbook?

[@learnwithmaritza]

You can publish it on Amazon by creating an account with Amazon KDP. That's where you would upload your file. Or you can sell your work as a printable file on an Etsy store or open your own shop by using Stan.

[@NZ23nov]

how to upload the finish activity book

[@learnwithmaritza]

You must save the cover as PDF Print & a separate file for the interior pages of the book as PDF file also.

[@learnwithmaritza]

Let me know if that was helpful. If not, I will create a video on it

[@snehalrasal47]

@@learnwithmaritza great video, lots of valuable content. Do you have a video for uploading the finished activity book?

[@user-ez9pm6ko9j]

I thought this video was great, but I noticed that you didn’t mention bleed or not bleed in order for Amazon to publish it

[@learnwithmaritza]

Thank you for the feedback. There are so many things to talk about when it comes to creating that sometimes it's challenging to include it all. But I do include and talk about bleed and without bleed in other videos. Check them out :)

[@user-ki4lw9ob7i]

how much do you sell for 10 pages workbook?

[@learnwithmaritza]

I would recommend to create a minimum of 80-100 pages. You can sell an activity book from $6-15. It just depends on how much other activity books are being sold for. You want to be competitive, especially when you are starting out.

[@rj15r.90]

is it for free or do i have to subscribe for canva pro acct?

[@learnwithmaritza]

Canva has free and paid options. You can use the free version.

[@ThreeFingersArt]

how to sell and file formate etc ?

[@learnwithmaritza]

Hello there! You can sell it on Amazon KDP and save it as a PDF Print file

[@Suhani_Verma03]

How much we have to charge for a workbook of 100 pages with 2 user manuals and card??

[@learnwithmaritza]

How much you charge depends. Checkout the other books on the same niche and price yours at a competitive price. You can make it more affordable to get those initial sales and reviews. A 100-page activity book can vary from $5.99 to $15.99. So, it depends. Do some research on Amazon and see what other books are going for :) I hope this was helpful

[@shezafaizan9178]

Size of book cover?

[@learnwithmaritza]

The size of the book cover depends on your book's number of pages. The book cover dimensions will change depending on whether your book is 70 pages or 150. Have you used the KDP calculator? It calculates your book dimensions based on the book's number of pages. Let me know if that was helpful :)

[@miragekdp4442]

thanks for the video just the music is annoying

[@learnwithmaritza]

So, I've heard. lol Checkout my other videos. I haven't done it again 😅

[@dawnjaco2975]

I followed exactly and under “design” matching activities there were templates but nothing that resembled your demo! (?). Btw the music is too much I had to watch on mute ☹️

[@learnwithmaritza]

That does happen where you may try to search for a specific template. The reason it comes up for me so quickly is because I've been using them for a few years now. You have to try different variations of words. And I'm sorry about the music. As a content creator, I'm constantly learning and testing new things, and also getting out of comfort zone in many ways. So, that being said, thank you for your feedback.

[@dawnjaco2975]

Thank you

[@lovelyrosefaner7082]

How to save it as a complete file?all the pages in one file?

[@learnwithmaritza]

You save all the puzzles from the generator as a PDF file. Then you upload that PDF file onto Canva. When you upload it onto Canva and you open the document, all the pages will be there. You can then use that file to create a title page, copyright page, and more.

[@aramaru.1837]

You can gain money by doing this?

[@cindyscraps]

I love the video but your music is very annoying, it would be so much better without the music

[@learnwithmaritza]

Thank you for your input. This whole KZbin thing is a journey. You test and learn, test, and test. Thank you for your feedback.

[@user-sp3xj7mv7z]

Maritza-This will be my 1rst activity book and I keep hearing that the pages should be in black & white, not color due to exhorbitant cost...Is that not true?

[@learnwithmaritza]

Hi there, yes it's true. I personally I had published a book and because I selected premium color I had to price the book at $17 and I only $1.18 per sale. It's insane. However, if you're not doing it for the money and you're thinking of doing volume then maybe it's worth it long-term.

[@keelycollins-lynch1806]

No, it's for money for sure lol... I just noticed that you added two color pages in and I know kids love color so I was wondering. I'm sticking the black and white Thank you!!

[@keelycollins-lynch1806]

Thanks Maritza... No this is definitely for money I will stick with the black and white! Thank you!

[@learnwithmaritza]

Lol yes they do. Maybe try coloring books or word search puzzle books. They're black and white, and profitable when done right (keyword-optimized title, ads, etc)

[@user-sp3xj7mv7z]

Disappointed. I put in exactly what you instruct and I get something completely different when I search. Not sure whats up with that. Oh well.

[@learnwithmaritza]

I'm sorry to hear that. You have to try different variations of the same words. That's happened to me too with other types of worksheets. Try different words. They are surely on Canva. Let me know

[@user-sp3xj7mv7z]

Maritza, this was MY ERROR, not yours!! I chose "flyer size" instead of typing in the size 8.5x11 as you suggested! I cant believe you sent me a personal message and responded so quickly! You're amazing! Thank you!

[@learnwithmaritza]

@user-sp3xj7mv7z No worries. I'm here to help in anyway that I can 🫶

[@Bisayangnanay]

Is this also digital product or physical product?

[@user-ng7dk3gx4o]

Hi maam new subcriber here from philippines im so happy with this video i learn a lot. I just dont know on how to print it from canva. Thanks❤

[@learnwithmaritza]

Yay! Thank you for supporting the channel. As for printing it, I have not tried that before, but you can save it as a PDF file and print it on a printer. If you want to self-publish, you can upload the files on Amazon KDP (free) and request an author copy. Let me know if that was helpful :)