Submissions for the Digital Ehon Award 2019 are now open! We’re also pleased to announce the introduction of the new “Rough & Peace Mother’s Award” this year!

http://www.digitalehonaward.net/index.html

Registration is now open for the Kids Creative Lab at the University of Tokyo’s Hongo Campus (October–December)!

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

We held the Workshop Collection at Minwara Week (Sapporo) and in Fukushima Ward (Osaka).
Thank you to everyone who came!

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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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“Kids Creative Lab” is a workshop series that creates hubs for children’s play and learning in various spaces, such as universities and offices. We’re now accepting applications for October–December!

http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/
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http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/

The Digital Ehon Award, which previously attracted approximately 330 entries from 23 countries around the world, will be held again this year! We are calling for submissions of Digital Ehon books from around the world that children will find “fun! something they’ve never seen before! and that broaden their horizons!”

http://www.digitalehonaward.net/index.html

The Green Workshop (GREEN WORKSHOP) is a monthly membership program that takes place in the lush natural setting of Ark Garden.Co-supervision is provided by Ms. Akemi Sugii, Ark Garden’s dedicated gardener, and CANVAS. The program fosters children’s vibrant senses, physicality, and free creativity through interaction with nature and arts and crafts activities throughout the four seasons.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/20738

Children are artists. At the “Museum Just for Kids,” they freely create using the various materials and tools displayed. It is a space for play and learning that sparks excitement every time they visit, no matter how often. Starting in fiscal year 2019, the program will be held at “Galaxy City” in Adachi Ward.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/20795

We will hold an SDGs-themed programming workshop at “Salesforce World Tour Tokyo 2019,” an event organized by Salesforce.com, Inc.
Let’s think about the SDGs together and have fun presenting our ideas through programming using Scratch!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/22345

Let’s build a mechanical domino run using “MESH”—electronic tags with various functions like motion and light sensors—and kamaboko boards!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/22444

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

http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039

At the Shibuya City Children’s Science Center HachiLab, we are currently exhibiting Digital Ehon, featuring works that have won the Digital Ehon Award.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/21167

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

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

We have posted coverage of the symposium titled “What and How to Teach in Programming Education.”

http://canvas.ws/project/20190801

We’ve posted updates on the “Become a Sound Artist” program.

http://canvas.ws/project/20190807

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

・Feb. 8: 4Gamer.net – How to Help Children Develop a Healthy Relationship with Digital Games

・Aug. 5: excite News – How to Help Children Use Digital Games Wisely

・Aug. 6: Mynavi News – How to Help Children Manage Digital Games Wisely

・Aug. 9: SankeiBiz — How to Help Children Use Digital Games Wisely

・August 9　AFP BB NEWS　How to Help Children Manage Their Digital Game Habits

・August 9, Kii Local Broadcasting: How to Help Children Use Digital Games Wisely

・Aug. 15　Woman Excite: How to Help Children Manage Their Digital Game Habits

・Aug. 20　FQ JAPAN　Become a Sound Artist

・Aug. 25　AERA dot.　Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

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Below is information on September events. The CANVAS website is packed with details 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 here
>> http://canvas.ws/workshop

Announcement

On August 22, Mr. Yasuharu Iizuka, head of the CANVAS secretariat, passed away suddenly.

We offer our heartfelt condolences.
http://canvas.ws/news/22603

☆CANVAS is always seeking individuals and organizations to become supporting members.
Supporting members are those who agree with the objectives of the NPO CANVAS and are willing to pay the membership fee.
How to Apply: Please contact the CANVAS Secretariat first.
http://canvas.ws/player

CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 217 / Distribution Date: September 2, 2019
Publisher: CANVAS, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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