Registration is now open for the Kids Creative Institute 3-Month Series (October–December) at all locations!

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

NPO CANVAS and Benesse Corporation have launched a website detailing the “Assessment Criteria for Qualities and Abilities Developed Through Programming,” a project they are undertaking in collaboration with universities and companies.

http://canvas.ws/news/15433

We are hosting a “Roundtable Discussion on Programming Education in Special Needs Education,” inviting representatives from schools and government agencies that have collaborated with us on the “Programming for ALL” project with Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14995

Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. × CANVAS
The “Programming for ALL” programming education project website is now live! We plan to gradually publish and share the project’s results going forward. Stay tuned!

http://canvas.ws/youthspark/

The “Workshop Collection in Fukuoka” has been scheduled for March 31 and April 1, 2018!

http://canvas.ws/news/15512
In addition, the “Workshop Collection Mini in Fukuoka,” held on August 19 and 20, welcomed a total of 14,000 visitors over the two days! Thank you to everyone who attended!
http://canvas.ws/news/15511

We are currently accepting entries for the 2nd National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Contest. The deadline is September 15!

http://www.lab-kadokawa.com/jjpc/

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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. A new venue in Iriya has been added!

[in Daikanyama (Oct–Dec)]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/daikanyama3rd.html
[in The University of Tokyo Hongo (Oct–Dec)]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/toudai3rd.html
[in Iriya (Oct–Dec)]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/iriya1st.html

Using “Springin’”—an app that lets you give attributes and relationships to items you draw, bringing your imagined worlds and movements to life—as our teaching tool, you’ll take on the challenge of creating your very own app, whether it’s an action game, a puzzle, a picture book, a musical instrument, or more!

http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/programming2017.html

It has been confirmed that Workshop Collection in Fukuoka will be held on March 31 and April 1, 2018!
Additionally, the Workshop Collection Mini in Fukuoka, held on August 19 and 20, welcomed a total of 14,000 visitors over the two days! Thank you to everyone who came!

http://canvas.ws/news/15512
http://canvas.ws/news/15511

Children are artists. At the “Museum Just for Kids,” they freely create using the various materials and tools on display. What will they discover today? What will they be able to 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 initiative—that takes place in the lush gardens of Ark Hills.Through interaction with nature and creative arts and crafts throughout the four seasons, children’s senses, physical abilities, and free-spirited sensibilities are nurtured.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/13451

ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY, for which CANVAS serves as the administrative office, will be participating in this year’s Ark Hills Autumn Festival. We hope the whole family will come and join us.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15438

We’ll be holding a programming workshop at “Salesforce World Tour Tokyo 2017,” an event hosted by Salesforce.com, Inc. This time, we’ll be creating animated picture books using “ScratchJr,” where you can control characters by combining icons like building blocks! Even if you’re new to programming, you’re sure to have a great time.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15351

Since fiscal year 2016, CANVAS has been collaborating with Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. to provide programming education opportunities to children with disabilities and other underserved children. We are hosting this event to invite representatives from schools and government agencies that have collaborated with us on the “Programming for ALL” project with Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd., to share the objectives of our pilot program for programming education for children with disabilities and the actual practices we have implemented.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14995

The “Programming for ALL” programming education project website, a collaboration between Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. and CANVAS, is now live! We plan to gradually publish and share the project’s results going forward. Stay tuned!

http://canvas.ws/youthspark

Thirty middle school students from Sumida Ward will make their debut as junior curators at the Sumida Hokusai Museum. These students participated in a junior curator internship program during their summer vacation. We will showcase the results of their efforts to all visitors. From a perspective unique to local children, they will provide easy-to-understand explanations of the connection between “Sumida and Hokusai.”

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14704

This year’s theme is “I Wish This Existed”! Any programming language or tool is OK! Take on the challenge of creating your own project this summer!

http://www.lab-kadokawa.com/jjpc/

A grand collection of interactive exhibits where you can touch, create, and play, organized around five themes: light, shape, movement, sound, and programming. Why not take a peek inside this “Toolbox for the Future”—a showcase of the future of learning, packed with ways to make “creating” and “thinking” even more fun?

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14684

“Digital Ehon”—new tools 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 every month.The featured works for September are “Wuwu & Co. – a magical picture book” (Denmark) and “Arti’s Magic Pencil” (United Kingdom). Come find your favorite!

http://canvas.ws/news/14432

A new programming course for preschoolers and up has started at Adachi Ward Galaxy City. Come have fun trying out “Scratch Jr,” a programming language designed for kids!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039

There are so many issues in the world that make us wonder, “What should we do?” To date, the United Nations—and Japan through the UN—has provided answers to various “What should we do?” questions to people all over the world.However, to make the world a better place, we still need many more answers. Therefore, we are calling for wall newspapers that compile your opinions and ideas on what the UN and Japan should do going forward—your “Let’s do this!” suggestions.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14818/

Kids Creative Institute
We’ve posted photos and artwork from our events held at the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus, the Daikanyama Children’s Museum, and Daikanyama.

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

We have posted photos and artwork from NEC Kids in Kakegawa.

http://canvas.ws/project/neckids_kakegawa

We have posted photos and artwork from NEC Kids at Co-op Mirai.

http://canvas.ws/project/neckids_nakano

We’ve posted photos from the “Drawing Aquarium” event.

http://canvas.ws/project/oekakisuizokukan

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

・August 1: Resemam—Illustrated Guide to Understanding Programming Education

・Aug. 1: Living Fukuoka – Workshop Collection: Mini in Fukuoka

・Aug. 3: Internet Watch – 2nd National Programming Competition for Elementary and Junior High School Students

・Aug. 4: fabcross — “Illustrated Guide to Understanding Programming Education”

・Aug. 4: Nikkei Trendy Net—MIRAI SUMMER CAMP 2017

・August 7: Mynavi News: NEC Lenovo Programming Summer Camp: Summer Programming Experience Class 2017

・August 8: PC Watch – NEC Lenovo Programming Summer Camp: Summer Vacation Programming Experience Class 2017

・August 9: Fukuoka Growth Next: Workshop Collection Mini in Fukuoka

・August 11: Asahi Shimbun—2nd National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Competition

・August 14: Nishinippon Shimbun: Workshop Collection Mini in Fukuoka

・August 18: Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting “Asadesu” — Workshop Collection Mini in Fukuoka

・August 23: WOMEN’S PARK: Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・August 21: Pastel IT Shimbun: “A Book That Clearly Explains Programming Education with Illustrations”

・August 31: VOGUE JAPAN: Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

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Below is information on September 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.

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CANVAS is always accepting event information from organizers and related parties, with a focus on children’s creativity and self-expression.
Submit your information here
:
>>http://canvas.ws/workshop

☆CANVAS is always looking for individuals and organizations to become supporting members.
Supporting members are individuals or organizations who endorse the objectives of the NPO CANVAS and pay the required membership dues.
How to Apply: Please contact the CANVAS Secretariat first.
http://canvas.ws/player

CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 193 / Distribution Date: September 1
, 2017
Publisher: CANVAS
, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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