CREATIVE KIDS TOP Workshop [Report] Bauhaus Studio in Tahara Town, July 25

Workshop

2015.09.04
[Report] Bauhaus Studio in Tahara Town, July 25

From a CANVAS Facebook post

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[Report on the July 25 (Sat) Atelier BAUHAUS Event] The
theme was “knitting.” We designed a
program where children who aren’t
yet familiar with
knitting could
learn about it as they created, while those who already knew about it could expand their understanding by realizing, “Oh, this is knitting, too!”

Together, we moved our bodies in big, sweeping motions to “weave” the space at Atelier BAUHAUS.
It was not only a time to create the space as it took shape, but also a time for the children to explore a variety of physical movements. Some children became friends during
this time, and various forms of communication naturally emerged.

Lately, I’ve really come to appreciate the importance of creative play—how moving our bodies also moves our minds.
It may not always be immediately clear how these activities contribute to learning, but movements like crawling through, stepping over, and crouching are all part of a child’s experiential vocabulary. Without these experiences, children simply cannot move their bodies effectively.
I hope to create programs that allow children to discover and experience a wide range of things through their bodies.


　

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    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.”