For this activity, I used Canva to redesign my physical education warm-up lesson plan. I started with a pre-made template and adjusted the colors, sizing, and layout to match the energy and rhythm of the warm-up sequence. My goal was to make the plan more visually appealing and easier to follow, both for myself as the instructor and for students who might reference it during class.

As I worked on it, I began to notice how much clarity visuals can bring to a lesson. By organizing the exercises into a clean, visually balanced layout, I could immediately see how the sequence flowed. What had previously been a block of text suddenly felt like a clear, step-by-step routine, although I do wish I had one more page to increase the font.

This experience helped me realize how powerful visual design can be, not just to make materials look nice, but to make them more accessible and easier to process for students. I can imagine using this same approach in other areas of the classroom, such as creating visual schedules, anchor charts, or instructional posters that combine short text with meaningful visuals.

When I worked as an education assistant, I often created visual schedules for students who needed extra support with transitions. The pictures helped them prepare for what was coming next in their day, whether it was reading, recess, or group time, which reduced anxiety and built independence. For some students who struggled to understand verbal or written instructions, these visuals provided the bridge they needed to feel confident and prepared. That experience continues to remind me that visuals are not just decorative, they are essential tools for inclusion and understanding in diverse classrooms.