A new advisor has joined “Computer Science for ALL,” a media platform dedicated to programming education! We’ve also included messages from Hiroshi Suzuki (Assistant to the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), Giustina Mizzoni (Executive Director, CoderDojo Foundation), and Ross O’Neill (Community Lead, CoderDojo Foundation).

http://csforall.jp/adviser

The Workshop Collection in Sendai Trust City and the Workshop Collection Mini at KMD Forum have concluded! In Sendai—the first event of its kind in the Tohoku region—the event drew approximately 4,000 visitors despite being its inaugural edition!
A mini version of the “Workshop Collection,” “one of the world’s largest children’s creative events” designed to stimulate children’s creativity and self-expression, was held in Osaka!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12536

CANVAS conducted interactive programming workshops throughout “Salesforce World Tour Tokyo 2016,” one of Japan’s largest events hosted by Salesforce.com! CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido took the stage for a session on STEM education titled “The Forefront of STEM Education: What We Can Do for the Children Who Will Lead the Next Generation.”

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12569
http://canvas.ws/news/12604

CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido Appointed to the Expert Panel of the Cabinet Secretariat’s Council for the Revitalization of Education

http://canvas.ws/news/12659

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We’ll be holding hands-on programming workshops throughout “Salesforce World Tour Tokyo 2016.” This year, in addition to hands-on experiences with the ball-shaped robot “Sphero,” you’ll be able to try out various programming languages designed for children, such as the “Hour of Code” programming environment.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12569/

A mini version of “Workshop Collection”—“one of the world’s largest children’s creative events” designed to stimulate children’s creativity and expressiveness—has been confirmed for Osaka Prefecture! In Osaka, we’ll offer a carefully curated selection of hands-on programs for children that combine learning with fun.TeamLab’s interactive music festival, “Music Festival: TeamLab Jungle,” will also be held simultaneously at the same venue!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12536

“Minecraft,” a huge hit with children around the world, is a tool that lets users stack blocks in a virtual world to create their own unique worlds. Depending on their ideas, children can also challenge themselves to create more advanced projects. It is attracting attention in the education sector as a tool that allows children to actively express their creativity—for example, by collaborating with children from around the world online to create projects.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12557

The Kids Creative Lab 3-Month Series has been a huge hit! This time, we’ll conduct a big experiment on the theme of “sliding” and try our hand at creating Digital Ehon.
We can’t wait to see how everyone’s discoveries and flashes of inspiration will spread throughout the lab!

Kids Creative Lab in Taharamachi (Jan–Mar)

キッズクリエイティブ研究所in田原町（1-3月）

Kids Creative Lab in Daikanyama (Jan–Mar)
http://canvas.ws/workshop/12596
Kids Creative Lab in the University of Tokyo Hongo (Jan–Mar)

キッズクリエイティブ研究所in東大本郷（1-3月）

A workshop series held simultaneously at two locations: LaLaport Shin-Misato and Kashiwanoha. Let’s enjoy all kinds of “TSUKURU” activities with a Christmas theme using tools and materials you don’t often get to see! There are also plenty of other events where you can “TSUKURU” wonderful memories!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12694

“Digital Ehon” is a new tool for children’s play and learning—it can be read aloud like traditional picture books and used for creative expression just like drawing paper or clay. This future of play and learning is coming together at the Saku City Children’s Future Museum!
Through hands-on exhibits and workshops where children can freely interact with and play with “Digital Ehon” creations, we aim to foster joyful encounters between children and the digital world.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12606

Children are artists. Using the various materials and tools displayed at the “Museum Just for Kids,” they can freely create whatever they like. What will they discover today? What can they 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

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

In this music room, there are no recorders, trumpets, or melodicas. The only instruments here are everyone’s “bodies.” How does the voice work? Have you ever heard surprising music made with just the voice? Come experience the wonders of the voice and new ways to play with music! On Friday, December 23 (a national holiday), we’ll be hosting a workshop with sound artist Seiichiro Matsumura, where you’ll create music using your own voice as a medium!

Exhibition

声の音楽室 はく・すう・かなでる

Workshop
http://canvas.ws/workshop/12668

Registration for the December program is now open. This month’s theme is “Feeling the Seasons.” Let’s experience the seasons of Musashi-Kosugi through these programs!

December
http://canvas.ws/workshop/11852

In Akita, we’ve carefully selected and will offer hands-on programs for children that make learning fun.While offering programs that spark curiosity, the event also serves as a space to nurture the creativity and expressive abilities of the children who will shape the future. TeamLab’s educational project, “TeamLab Island – Learn! The Future Amusement Park – in Akita,” will also be held simultaneously at the same venue!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12086

Under the theme of showing consideration for others’ feelings and creating a safer automotive society, participants will use MESH—a tool that allows anyone to become an inventor—to create projects that solve challenges facing our automotive society. We are currently accepting registrations for the waiting list.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12484

In this workshop, together with Professor Ryuichi Ueda from the Department of Future Robotics at Chiba Institute of Technology, you’ll build a simple mouse-shaped robot using electronics that reacts to light to control its movement.Let’s think about robots together, figure out what parts are used and how they work, and finally build your very own original robot! We are currently accepting waitlist registrations.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12193

“CANVAS LIBRARY” introduces [books], [videos], and [toys] that stimulate children’s intellectual curiosity and foster their creativity through play and learning.This month’s featured selector is Shunsuke Nakamura, CEO of Shikumi Design Co., Ltd.! The toy Mr. Nakamura recommends is “KAPLA Blocks.” You can find more details at the URL below.

http://canvas-library.net/selector/1011

I will be speaking at “The Forefront of STEM Education: What We Can Do for the Children Who Will Lead the Next Generation.”

http://canvas.ws/news/12604

We have posted a report on the BASE WORKSHOP “ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY BASE GREEN WORKSHOP” held on October 22.

http://canvas.ws/project/base

Kids Creative Institute
(at Digital Hollywood / at the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus / at Daikanyama Children’s Museum / at Daikanyama) — we’ve posted photos and examples of the children’s work.

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

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

・Nov. 1: Resemam – “Computer Science for ALL”

・Nov. 2: ICT Education News – Computer Science for ALL

・Nov. 2: fabcross – Computer Science for ALL

・Nov. 12: Asahi Shimbun Morning Edition—Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・Nov. 24: TBS News Bird—CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido

・Nov. 26: N-Sta Miyagi: Workshop Collection in Sendai Trust City

・Nov. 27: Kahoku Shimpo – Workshop Collection at Sendai Trust City

・Nov. 27: Asahi Shimbun Digital – Workshop Collection at Sendai Trust City

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Below is information on December 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 directly for details regarding each event.

　世界をつなぐ日本の“OSHOGATSU” みて・つくって・あそぶ！豆玩舎ZUNZOのおもちゃ展 ～大阪生まれの豆玩具（おまけ）と昔ながらのおもちゃ大集合～

冬のビスケットワークショップ　コドモ忘年会2016

超絶技巧！けん玉SHOW＆体験教室

小学生チャレンジャー募集！ 世界中の問題を子どもたちが解決するワールドピースゲーム

CANVAS is always accepting information about 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 183 / Date of Distribution: December 1
, 2016
Publisher: CANVAS
, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editors: Ryoko Watanabe, Ayumi Mochizuki

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