From a CANVAS Facebook post

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In April 2021—the first session of the fiscal year—we held an art program (provided by the Fukasawa Art Institute)! ◯ Elementary School Class Edition

https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/report/2021418intakeshiba.php

Today's title is "A Sequence of Stick Figure Photos."

Huh? What are sequential photos?

Let's create some stick figures from Color Mall, line them up, and see if we can make them move in unison.

■Group Radio Calisthenics

It's art class, but gymnastics?

Since we'll be doing all kinds of physical movements today,

Let's do some warm-up exercises~

(When I tried doing the radio calisthenics again, I realized there are actually quite a few different movements—bending over, arching your back, twisting your body to look behind you, and so on.)

■A Series of Photos of Stick Figures

While physically moving your body to check the movements you've created,

Going back and forth between making things and being active.

All kinds of movements and stories were emerging.

Time warps, or

If you sit on a mushroom, it might squish and you might fall over, or you might eat some berries,

Doing cartwheels, jumping into the water… 〰︎

■Feel, Think, Create, Communicate

Kids who can whip something up in the blink of an eye are,

Just when I thought, “I did it!” I went through a process of trial and error on the next one.

Children who take their time and work slowly,

Let’s cherish that “taking our time.”

Everyone worked at their own pace, and everyone created something unique.

As for the presentation time, the instructor

Not "Yes! Everyone, please listen," but rather,

I hope there will come a time when “sharing” happens naturally, when the children are drawn to it on their own.

I find myself naturally absorbed in it (without worrying about what others think) and create to my heart's content (and just keep creating).

It makes children want to tell someone about it without even thinking.

Carefully watch over those quiet moments when children are feeling and thinking—moments that, at first glance, might seem like they’re just daydreaming.

At the start of the fiscal year, each facilitator renews their resolve, returns to their original intentions, and reaffirms what is truly important.

First of all, thank you for joining us for the first session.

I wonder what kind of people I'll meet next?

I look forward to working with you over the next year and the next three months!