Registration Now Open for the Kids Creative Lab 3-Month Series!

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

A symposium on standards for qualities and abilities fostered through programming education will be held on Saturday, May 27, as part of the STEAM KIDS Kickoff Event!

https://pro.form-mailer.jp/fms/0099eade121539/

The “5th Digital Ehon Award,” which honors the world’s best Digital Ehon, will be held on Saturday, May 27, at the University of Tokyo’s Hongo Campus!

http://www.digitalehonaward.net/

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

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The “STEAM KIDS Kickoff Event” will be held on Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28, at the University of Tokyo’s Hongo Campus! We’ll be hosting workshops, exhibits, and shows related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Registration for workshops and symposiums is now open!

http://steamkids.jp/

Benesse Corporation and CANVAS are beginning to collaborate with universities and companies to develop standards for programming education. At this symposium, we will discuss the standards for the qualities and competencies fostered through programming education, considering the current state of programming education in other countries and perspectives on educational policy.

https://pro.form-mailer.jp/fms/0099eade121539

The “5th Digital Ehon Award,” which honors the world’s best Digital Ehon, will be held on Saturday, May 27, at the University of Tokyo’s Hongo Campus! This year, we will announce the winning entries, featuring a distinguished panel of judges—including Tomoe Shinohara, who has newly joined the panel—as well as representatives from Sesame Workshop (Sesame Street). Please feel free to join us!

http://www.digitalehonaward.net/

The “International Digital Ehon Fair 2017” is one of the world’s largest digital book fairs, showcasing Digital Ehon from around the globe. This year, it will be held on Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28, at the University of Tokyo! Come experience Digital Ehon from more than 45 countries around the world!

http://d-childrensbookfair.net/

Registration is now open for the “Kids Creative Lab,” a workshop series that creates hubs for children’s play and learning in various spaces, such as universities and offices.

[in Daikanyama (July–September)]

キッズクリエイティブ研究所in代官山（7-9月）

[in the University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus (July–September)]

キッズクリエイティブ研究所in東大本郷（7-9月）

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 when or 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—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 imagination are nurtured.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/13451

“Kids Programming Supporters” is an initiative promoted by Microsoft and CANVAS as part of a project to spread programming education. It aims to create opportunities for professionals from companies and the local community to participate in educational activities. Together with Microsoft employees and local residents, we conduct workshops and classes in various locations.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/13660

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

http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039

It lights up when you write with a pen!? Let’s hunt for electricity with this mysterious tool!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14139

Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS, has been appointed to the judging panel for the “U-22 Programming Contest 2017.”

http://canvas.ws/news/14117

Nanakko Ishido, Chair of CANVAS, has been appointed as a judge for the “Good Design Award 2017.”

http://canvas.ws/news/14118

CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido will speak at the “Giken Open 2017” symposium hosted by the NHK Broadcasting Technology Research Laboratory.

http://canvas.ws/news/14119

CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido held a discussion with Dr. Nobuko Nakano, M.D., on children’s digital education and programming.

http://canvas.ws/news/14121

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/

・March 23: ITpro – “Programming for ALL” Project Report Session

・March 27: Resemam – Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・April 8: Hanako Mama—Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・April 17: Chunichi Shimbun (Tokyo Shimbun)—Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・April 17: g-SPHERE: Nanako Ishido

・April 20: Pastel IT Shimbun: KNOCK

・April 20: M Town, TOYBOX OF JAPAN

・April 21: Hanako Mama Web—Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・April 22: Salesforce.com: STEM Education Project

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Below is information on events for May. 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.

[麻布十番／２歳] 全身でペイント！Baby FREELY☆Earth（地球）

[麻布十番／２歳] 飾れる作品を造ろう！Babyアート☆Earth（地球）

[知育ラボ／３歳から]名画で遊ぼう！Explore Great Pictures☆

パスタでタワーを作ろう！用・強・美のデザイン

CANVAS is always accepting event information from organizers and related parties, with a focus on children’s creativity and self-expression.
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 endorse the objectives of the NPO CANVAS and are willing to pay the corresponding membership dues.
How to Apply: Please contact the CANVAS Secretariat first.
http://canvas.ws/player

CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 189 / Distribution Date: May 8
, 2017
Publisher: CANVAS
, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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