Workshop [Report] Saturday, December 13: “Let’s Make a Christmas Mobile—Decorate Plants Picked from the Garden to Create Your Very Own Christmas Ornament” From
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December Report
On Saturday, December 13, we held the event “Let’s Make a Christmas Mobile: Decorate Plants Picked from the Garden to Create Your Very Own Christmas Ornament”❢
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Before making the mobile, we'll plant some plants in the planters.
This time, we're planting violas and tulips.
After planting them in the planter, I watered them and took care of the violas as well.
I'm
really looking forward to seeing the tulips bloom.
We'll head over to the main garden to look for nuts and fallen leaves to add to the mobile.
Acorn caps and beautifully colored berries.
There’s also a heartwarming scene where he shares the fruit he found with the other kids.
Once we got back to the classroom, it was finally time to make our mobiles!
First, choose a branch. Pick your favorite from among branches that vary in thickness, length, and color.
After practicing tying knots, we'll attach ornaments and pinecones to the branches.
Where should I put what?
We'll put it together while keeping the design and balance in mind.
The ornaments used this year are a reimagined version of those that adorned the Christmas tree last year (2024). Since 2020, Ark Hills has been promoting a sustainable Christmas under the theme of “Connection with the Forest.”
I'd
be happy to celebrate Christmas with all of you as a mobile.
The next GREENWORKSHOP will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026: “Let’s Learn About Traditional Japanese Festivals”
"Let's Make a Scarecrow to Protect the Flowers." Stay tuned
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*If you're participating, we'd love it if you could bring some clothes to dress the scarecrow you'll be making!
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Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
Director, B Lab
Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
Chairperson, CANVAS
After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”
