Registration Now Open for the Kids Creative Lab 3-Month Series (January–March)!

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

Filippo Jacob, developer of the programming toy “Cubetto”—winner of the Good Design Award Top 100 and the Amazon Educational & Learning Toys Grand Prize in the Programming Category—is coming to Japan! A symposium titled “The First Step in Programming Education: How to Create Fun Learning Experiences for Preschoolers” will be held on November 7 at the University of Tokyo!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15686

November 3–4: Workshop Collection Mini @ Keio Hiyoshi—KMDFORUM 2017!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15781

Nanako Ishido received the “Rakuten Technology & Innovation Award 2017 Concept Award: Heart (Human Resources & Education Category).”

http://canvas.ws/news/15893

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We’re now accepting applications for the January–March sessions of the “Kids Creative Lab,” a workshop series that creates play and learning hubs for children in various spaces, such as universities and offices!

[in Daikanyama (Jan–Mar)]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/daikanyama4th.html
[in The University of Tokyo Hongo (Jan–Mar)]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/toudai4th.html
[in Iriya (Jan–Mar)]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/iriya2nd.html

The Next-Generation Early Childhood Education Research Project, which explores fun learning experiences for children, will host a symposium titled “The First Step in Programming Education: Creating Fun Learning Experiences for Preschoolers” for elementary school and kindergarten teachers.In this inaugural symposium, we will focus on programming education—a topic of growing interest—and, together with attendees, explore approaches to programming that allow children to play in a child-centered way and enjoy themselves while making full use of their boundless creativity.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15686

Following last year’s success, a mini version of “Workshop Collection”—“one of the world’s largest children’s creative events” designed to stimulate children’s creativity and self-expression—will be held on November 3 and 4 at Keio University’s Hiyoshi Campus!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15781

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

http://canvas.ws/workshop/855

The Green Workshop is a monthly membership program—part of the “ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY” community activities—held in the lush gardens of Ark Hills.Through interaction with nature and arts and crafts activities throughout the four seasons, children’s senses, physical abilities, and free-spirited creativity are nurtured.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/13451

Parents and children board the Tatami Carriage Train and set off on a day-trip experience packed with “excitement” and “discovery”!At Ryogoku Station, the departure point, watch a match between former sumo wrestlers and even try your hand at a match yourself! At Chiba Park, the destination, join a nature observation workshop led by professional naturalist Hiroshi Sasaki. Through observing animals and plants and playing outdoors, you’ll set out to discover the excitement and thrills hidden in the city.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15758

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

"Digital Ehon"—a new tool for children to play and learn, where stories can be read aloud just like traditional picture books and creativity can be expressed just like with drawing paper or clay—are coming to HachiLab from all over the world! In this corner, we’ll introduce two Digital Ehon books each month.The featured works for November are “CHOMP by Christoph Niemann (Fox and Sheep GmbH), Germany” and “ExplorArt Klee – The Art of Paul Klee, for Kids (Lapisly), Spain.” Come find your favorite!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14432/

The CANVAS Magazine feature “CANVAS EXHIBITION REPORT #01: ‘Toolbox for the Near Future’ Exhibition at the Saku City Children’s Future Museum” has begun! We’ll be introducing exhibitions planned and hosted by CANVAS in various locations, all centered on the values of “learning through play,” “experiencing and creating,” and “collaborating.”This report covers the “Toolbox of the Near Future” exhibition, which was held from July 25 to September 3 at the Saku City Children’s Future Museum in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture.

http://canvas.ws/magazine

The winners of the “2017 Good Design Award,” for which Nanako Ishido served as a judge, have been announced!

http://canvas.ws/news/15838

The winners of the “2017 Amazon Educational and Learning Toys Awards,” for which Nanako Ishido served as a judge, have been announced!

http://canvas.ws/news/15865

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

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

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

・Oct. 5: “Corporate Legal Affairs A2Z” October Issue – Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・Oct. 6: The Nikkei and many others—Amazon Educational & Learning Toys Awards 2017

・Oct. 15: Resemam—Nanako Ishido

・Oct. 20: Appeared on Nippon TV NEWS24’s “Algorithm for Leap Forward”—Nanako Ishido

・October 20: Rimse—Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・Oct. 27: Fuji News Network — Platinum Grand Prize

・Oct. 27: TV NEWS24 – Platinum Grand Prize

・October 27: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun – Platinum Grand Prize

・October 28: Nihon Keizai Shimbun – Platinum Grand Prize

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Below is information on events for November. 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 directly for details regarding each event.

GEMS Cafe in名古屋「浮く？沈む？〜びっくりから始めるサイエンス」

山形県立産業技術短期大学校　親子でからくり大発見2017 by 産技短

全身でペイント！Baby FREELY☆Ghost！（おばけ）

全身でペイント！Baby FREELY☆Ghost！（おばけ）

飾れる作品を造ろう！Babyアート☆Ghost！(おばけ)

墨と筆で書いてみよう！WakuWakuアート書レッスン☆Ghost(おばけ)

放送作家による『さくさく作文教室』ベーシック編＆発想力をつけよう！編

芸術の秋スペシャル／国際アーティストによる英語で受けるアートイベント「Clemo the Cat」

[電子工作] 暗くなると勝手に光る！？不思議なライトをつくろう！

目指せ未来の実業家！小学生向けプログラミングスクール　プロスタキッズ仙台五橋校

キャンディでアートしよう！『テディベア・キャンディ』

【無料体験会・説明会開催！】プログラミング教室 ハツメイカー研究所 開講日拡大！

CANVAS is always looking for information on various events focused on children’s creativity and self-expression from organizers and related parties.
Submit your event here
:
>>http://canvas.ws/workshop

☆CANVAS is always looking for individuals and organizations to become supporting members.
Supporting members are individuals or organizations 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 195 / Distribution Date: November 3
, 2017
Publisher: CANVAS
, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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