CANVAS
- 2022.05.21
- [Report] “Making Scented Medicine”
From
a CANVAS Facebook post*******************************************
#Kids Researcher's Log 4/16 Sat #Workshop #Art
"Making Scented Remedies" (Preschool Class) in Takeshiba
https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/report/2022416in.php
In April 2022, the first program of the new fiscal year was an art program.
Program provided by: #Kabu (#Fukasawa Art Institute, Greening Research Lab)
Today, we're going to make "scented medicine."
What exactly is a “medicine”?
To drink when you have a cold, or
Apply it to the sore spot…
Here are the ingredients for today's "medicine"—leaves.
A slightly bitter smell,
That stinks!
It smells good,
A lemon-like scent,
It smells like basil…
Everyone perceives smells differently.
I might feel differently about it tomorrow.
Today we'll be using leaves, flowers, and spices from all over the world that have all kinds of different scents.
Looking at the colors and smells, tearing them apart, squeezing them, mixing them together,
Let's carefully observe, make adjustments, and create our "scented medicine."
Some of the kids brought herbs from their own homes or their grandmothers’ homes to put in their arrangements.
Medicine for myself,
Medicine for family members,
Medicine to boost your energy,
Medicine to stop a runny nose,
A potion to become a princess…
A special “scent remedy”—unique to each person and one of a kind in the world—is now complete.
The Kids Creative Lab venue was also filled with the scent of herbs.
Today is the first lab session of the new fiscal year.
I wonder what we'll be doing next?
I wonder what discoveries, surprises, and experiences await?
I’m looking forward to doing “research” together with all of you.
I look forward to working with you from now on.
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Digital Picture Book Author Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
Director, B Lab
Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
Chairperson, CANVASAfter 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.”
