The winners of the Digital Ehon Award 2024 have been announced.

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The 3-Month Institute Series Is Back! Registration is now open for the Kids Creative Institute (January–March)!

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“Workshop Collection in Yamaguchi 2024,” a workshop expo event designed to stimulate children’s creativity and self-expression, is taking place this weekend!!

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01.　 Top Picks & Featured News! 02.　CANVAS Blog Updates! 03.　List of Media Coverage 04.　Latest Event Information!

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Introducing the highly popular Kids Creative Lab 3-Month Series! Create digital masks and games using AI and programming, try your hand at fluffy drawings, engage in philosophical dialogues with artists… How will everyone’s discoveries and flashes of inspiration spread throughout the lab?

Preschoolers >> Registration & Details | Elementary School Students >> Registration & Details

We’re hosting “Workshop Collection in Yamaguchi 2024,” a workshop expo in Yamaguchi Prefecture designed to stimulate children’s creativity and self-expression!

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“Workshop Collection,” one of the world’s largest children’s creative events—which attracted 100,000 children over two days—is coming to Kamisu again this year! Once again, with the cooperation of companies, organizations, and universities affiliated with Kamisu City, we’ve gathered a collection of special experiences where children can meet, interact, and connect with adults they don’t usually encounter!!

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Children are artists. Using the various materials and tools displayed at the “Museum Just for Kids,” they can freely create whatever they like. What will they discover today? What will they be able to do…? No matter how many times they visit, this is a space for play and learning that sparks that sense of excitement every time.

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Throughout the 2024 fiscal year, CANVAS will plan and produce workshops held year-round at the ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO. On Sunday, December 8, we’ll be hosting “Making Sandwiches with Soy Cheese.” It’s a gentle workshop that parents and children can enjoy together. We’ve infused it with a touch of kindness. Please take this opportunity to visit the ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO! *Advance registration is required to participate in the workshop. *Advance registration is required to use the ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO KIDS PARK.

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The GREEN WORKSHOP takes place amidst the lush natural surroundings of Ark Garden.Co-supervision by Ms. Akemi Sugii and Ms. Takako Hojo—who tend to the Ark Garden daily—and CANVAS provides co-supervision for this program, which fosters children’s vibrant five senses, creativity, and rich sensibilities through activities that involve playing with, learning from, and nurturing nature throughout the four seasons.

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“Nikkei Premier: What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?” by CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido, published by Nikkei Publishing, is now on sale! >>Details

“The Forefront of Online Education in Japan,” edited by CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido, is now on sale! >>Details

★ Nanako Ishido’s blog has been updated!
https://creativekids.jp/nanako/

Below is information on November events. The CANVAS website is packed with information on workshops and events nationwide!
Be sure to check it out!

http://canvas.ws/workshop *Please contact the organizers of each event directly for details.

CANVAS is always accepting event submissions from organizers and related parties, with a focus on children’s creativity and self-expression.
Submit your event here:
https://canvas.ws/workshop

CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 280 / Release Date: November 8
, 2024 Publisher: CANVAS
Publisher-in-Charge: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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