CREATIVE KIDS TOP Workshop [Report] A Museum Just for Kids in Nishi-Azabu

Workshop

2015.09.17
[Report] A Museum Just for Kids in Nishi-Azabu

From a CANVAS Facebook post

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Kids-Only Museum in Nishi-Azabu] On Sunday, September 6, we held the “Kids-Only Museum in Nishi-Azabu.”

At the “Kids-Only Museum,” children freely create art using a variety of materials and tools laid out for them.
First, everyone takes a close look at the materials and feels their textures to become familiar with them.
Then, when they begin creating their art, they surprise us with unexpected ways of using the materials.

I painted the insides of many plastic bottle caps to depict the flow of a large river. People nearby are gazing at the river.

Attach a clothespin to a paper cup and turn it upside down to make an octopus. Paint a
clear container and stick a red straw to it, and a sun appears.

The picks they brought from home were transformed into the crown and scepter of the Penguin King.

Whether they start by envisioning what to make based on the materials or choose materials after deciding what to create, the children’s ideas are taking shape.
This month, too, many works of art were created at the museum.

The "Kids-Only Museum" is held every month at two locations: Daikanyama and Nishi-Azabu. It’s a place where children can enjoy creating things.
“Kids-Only Museum in Nishi-Azabu”
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/nishiazabu/
“Kids-Only Museum in Daikanyama”
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/daikanyama_m/


　

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    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”