We are now accepting applications for the 2020 Kids Creative Lab.

https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/

On sale February 6! Manga under Supervision by Nanako Ishido
“The Marusai Family × Teacher Nanako: Parent-Child Learning—‘Ah, I See! Programming Education Through Manga’”

https://canvas.ws/news/23203

Also, to celebrate the release, the opening color manga chapter is
now available for free
on a special page of the ICT education information site “Children and IT”!

https://www.watch.impress.co.jp/headline/docs/
kodomo_it/news/1232802.html

Details about the Workshop Collection will be posted on our website soon! Stay tuned!

http://wsc.or.jp/2020/

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

We’ll also be sharing the latest updates on Facebook and Twitter as they come in!
We’d love it if you gave us a “Like” or “Retweet”! ♪

* We send this monthly Newsletter to those interested in CANVAS’s activities.

The Kids Creative Lab’s annual series continues to be a huge hit!
From using your own voice and body as “creative materials” to launching rockets made from vegetables…
We can’t wait to see how everyone’s discoveries and flashes of inspiration will take shape at the lab! https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/
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https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/
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This is the Kids Creative Lab annual series, which has been receiving rave reviews!
From designing with national flags to exploring the University of Tokyo campus…
We can’t wait to see how everyone’s discoveries and flashes of inspiration will take shape at the lab! https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/
toudai20201st_y.php
https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/
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Children are artists. Using the various materials and tools displayed at the “Museum Just for Kids,” they freely create whatever they imagine. No matter how many times they visit, this is a space for play and learning that sparks excitement every time. Now open at “Galax City” in Adachi Ward! We’re currently accepting applications for March.

https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/
laboratory/galaxcitymuse.php

The Green Workshop (GREEN WORKSHOP) uses the lush natural surroundings of Ark Garden as its playground.Supervision is provided by Ms. Akemi Sugii, Ark Garden’s dedicated gardener, and CANVAS. The program fosters children’s free-flowing senses, creativity, and rich sensibilities through activities that involve playing, learning, and nurturing nature throughout the four seasons.
This workshop respects children’s independence and places great importance on creating opportunities for collaboration and mutual learning.

2020 Application: https://canvas.ws/workshop/23355
March 2019 Application: https://canvas.ws/workshop/20738

It has been confirmed that “Workshop Collection,” a nationwide workshop exposition for children, will be held in Tokyo! An entire university building—scheduled to open soon—will be opened to children, hosting a variety of workshops and programs.
Details about Workshop Collection will be posted on our website soon!
We are also recruiting volunteer staff—including those interested in workshops or children’s creative expression activities!!
http://wsc.or.jp/2020
https://canvas.ws/volunteer

It has been confirmed that “Workshop Collection,” a nationwide workshop expo for children, will be held in Fukuoka! This two-day event supports the diverse “creative making” activities of children who will shape the future. We look forward to welcoming many of you!

https://wsc-fukuoka.jp/

We hold monthly programming classes for preschoolers and up at Adachi Ward’s Galax City. Come have fun experiencing “Scratch Jr,” a programming language designed for children!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039

At the Shibuya City Children’s Science Center Hachilab, we are currently exhibiting Digital Ehon, with a focus on Digital Ehon Award-winning works. The featured works for February are Hexologic (Poland), Eric Carle’s Brown Bear Animal Parade (USA), and NAMOO – Wonders of Plant Life (South Korea).

http://canvas.ws/workshop/21167

We have posted photos and artwork from the Kids Creative Institute (at the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus and at the Children’s Museum).

http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/index.html

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

・Dec. 28: “Monthly Business Concept” (February issue), “Monthly Advanced Education” (February issue)
Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・Dec. 23: “Rikejo” Rikejo STEM Lab.

・Jan. 15: “EdTechZine” — CANVAS Programming Education Initiative

・Jan. 20: “Weekly Educational Resources” — Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・January 27: “Weekly Educational Resources” — Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

Click here for details

Below is information on February 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.

https://canvas.ws/ws-info/23360

https://canvas.ws/ws-info/23473

https://canvas.ws/ws-info/23431

CANVAS is always seeking information on various events from organizers and related parties, with a focus on children’s creativity and expressive abilities.
Submit your information here
:https://canvas.ws/workshop

CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 222 / Distribution Date: February 10, 2020
Publisher: CANVAS
Publisher-in-Charge: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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