Registration Now Open for Various Summer Camp 2017 Programs!

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

On sale July 28! “The Illustrated Guide to Understanding Programming Education,” with Supervision by CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido

http://canvas.ws/news/14944

Applications Now Open for the 2nd National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Competition!

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

Registration is now open for the Kids Creative Institute’s 3-Month Series (October–December) and various summer camp programs!

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

Hands-on exhibits produced by CANVAS are currently on display nationwide!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14892
http://canvas.ws/workshop/14684

Stimulating
children’s creativity and expressiveness
A mini version of “Workshop Collection”—“one of the world’s largest children’s creative events”—will be held in Fukuoka on August 19 and 20!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14289

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Programming education, which will become mandatory in elementary schools starting in the 2020 school year, is becoming just as important as “reading, writing, and arithmetic.” This book provides a comprehensive explanation—complete with real-life examples—of tips for practicing at home, how to make the most of private classes, and key points for introducing programming into schools.It’s a helpful resource for anyone “encountering programming education for the first time,” addressing questions such as “What is programming, anyway?”, “How will programming education change a child’s future?”, and “What can parents and teachers do right now?”

http://canvas.ws/news/14944

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

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

This summer camp is part of the “Kids Creative Lab” workshop series, which fosters “feeling, thinking, creating, and communicating” to build a hub for children’s play and learning. We’ve added a new programming course: “Design Your Own FabWalker”! Registration is now open for all programs!

*Programming Courses
Let’s Design FabWalker!
Robot Programming with mBot
*Robotics Courses
Let’s Build an Ozobot City
First Steps in Programming with Cubetto
*Clay Animation Courses
Clay Animation Starter Course
Clay Animation Master Course

“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)]

キッズクリエイティブ研究所in代官山（10-12月）

[in The University of Tokyo Hongo (Oct–Dec)]
http://canvas.ws/workshop/14949
[in Iriya (Oct–Dec)]
http://canvas.ws/workshop/14954

Learn the secrets of everyday technology through hands-on creation! Hands-on exhibits and workshops for children are currently being held at the JR Tower near Sapporo Station in Hokkaido

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14892

A grand collection of exhibits where you can touch, create, and play, organized around five themes: light, shape, motion, sound, and programming. Why not take a peek inside this “Toolbox of the Near Future,” packed with the future of learning that makes “creating” and “thinking” even more fun?

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14684

“Workshop Collection,” one of the world’s largest workshop events with 100,000 attendees, is returning to Fukuoka this year! “Workshop Collection” is a project aimed at promoting and developing creative workshops nationwide to stimulate children’s creativity and expressiveness.By bringing together children’s workshops from across the country under one roof for an exhibition open to the public, the project engages various stakeholders from industry, government, and academia to establish a system where society as a whole creates and supports spaces for children’s creativity and self-expression.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14289

Using the small microcontroller board “chibi:bit,” you can step outside the confines of a computer and create animations by making 25 LEDs light up in response to changes in motion or light detected by sensors. Let’s use “chibi:bit” as a controller and try our hand at making a game!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14911

No programming experience necessary! Using “Scratch Jr,” a programming language that even preschoolers can enjoy, we’ll create “animated picture books”!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14804

In 2017, we’ve added “AI” as a new category and look forward to seeing the possibilities opened up by this new technology. Additionally, we’ve introduced a new “Elementary School Division” for children 12 and under, where entries will be judged primarily on their “ideas.” Why not use your summer vacation to turn the “lessons” and “ideas” you’ve gained—whether from school, programming classes, or your daily life—into something tangible through this contest? The submission deadline is Thursday, August 17, 2017. Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS, will serve as a judge.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14937

There are 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 such questions to 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—your “Let’s do this!” suggestions—on what the United Nations and Japan should do moving forward.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14818

As part of the “Ripabo School,” which CANVAS is helping to organize, we will be holding special summer vacation programs titled “The Kaleidoscope Where Colors Are Born” and “Let’s Build an Electric Experiment Machine.” Come learn while experiencing the world of color and light, as well as the wonders of electricity!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15002

The winning works of the 5th Digital Ehon Award are featured on the official website, along with comments from the winners and judges! Be sure to experience these heartwarming Digital Ehon books from around the world!

http://canvas.ws/news/14980

“ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY” is a project organized by CANVAS that provides children with enriching experiences that connect them to the future and fosters a network with the adults who support them. This workshop involves creating a mysterious tool to search for electricity and setting out on an exploration within Ark Hills.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14483

“Digital Ehon”—new tools for play and learning designed for children that can be read aloud like traditional picture books and used for creative expression just like 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 August are “Lucy and Pogo” (Germany) and “BOUM!” (France). Come find your favorite!

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

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 often 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 that takes place in the lush gardens of Ark Hills as part of the “ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY” community activities.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

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

http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039

CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido will be speaking at the “What Is ICT?! ~Everything About Robots, Programming, and AI~ – ICT Parent-Child Seminar Project,” hosted by Shizuoka City on August 6.

http://canvas.ws/news/14979

We have 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/

・July 7: VERY – CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido

・July 29: Super J Channel – NEC Kids in Kakegawa

・July 30: Shizuoka Shimbun – NEC Kids in Kakegawa

Click here for details

Below is information on August 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.

夏休みこども企画　美術館クイズ探検

[知育ラボ／小学１年〜]放送作家による『さくさく作文教室』

墨と筆で書いてみよう！WakuWakuアート書レッスン☆夏

中学生のためのコンピュータ入門講座 -もし中学校にコンピュータの授業があったら-

[知育ラボ／０歳]フラッシュ読み講座　８月開催のお知らせ

【アトリエゴーゴー＆アールズラボ】３歳からのプログラミング！みんなで水族館を作ろう

夏休み子ども教室 ジオラマどうぶつえんを作ろう！

夏のワークショップ・プロジェクト2017_西原尚「この音がずっと響きますように」

キッズプログラミング＆STEM教育「ステモン！」無料体験会

http://canvas.ws/ws-info/14849

[知育ラボ／小学１年〜]素数アートにチャレンジ！

親子で参加！！ iPadアプリでキッズプログラミング体験教室

【夏休み自由研究シリーズ 】オリジナルスムージーを作って野菜を好きになろう！

☆探プロ☆Edisonでプログラミング〜火星と通信しよう〜

役に立たない文房具をつくろう　@STEAM WEEKENDERS

CANVAS is always looking for information on various events centered around 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 192 / Distribution Date: August 1
, 2017
Publisher: CANVAS
, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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