Fukuoka Toy Museum x Green Coop Fukuoka to Launch 'Parent-Child Enjoyment Happy Time Study Room,' A Series of 10 Workshops to Nurture Parent-Child Bonds Through Play, Picture Books, and Art Experiences!

Enjoy happy times with your child. This series of workshops is a collaborative effort between the Fukuoka Toy Museum, which has long supported child-rearing through art, play, and toys, and Green Coop, which was born from mothers' desires to feed their children safe and secure food. Together, they aim to support the creation of rich parent-child time. The instructors are a team of experts in the fields of childcare and education, some with television experience, who will introduce games and interaction methods that can be practiced at home. Starting this fiscal year, as part of the Fukuoka Toy Museum's 'Kotonoha no Mori' project—a place to play, learn, and connect—a series of 10 hands-on programs will be held for parents and children to enjoy learning together on themes such as 'toys,' 'play,' 'picture books,' 'expression,' and 'crafts.' The goal is to create 'happy time' where parents can relax and participate while cherishing their child's 'I did it!' moments. Participation is free, and attendees will receive great perks, including a parent-child pair discount ticket for the Fukuoka Toy Museum, a discount at the museum shop APTY, samples of Green Coop products, and a Green Coop product gift for completing a survey! Please enjoy this study room where both parents and children can smile through play and learning. 'Parent-Child Enjoyment Happy Time Study Room' Event Overview ■Time: 10:30-12:00 ■Venue: Fukuoka Toy Museum, Forest Seminar Room (LaLaport Fukuoka 1F, 6-23-1 Naka, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City) ■Target: Parents and children, nursery teachers, child-rearing support workers, etc. ■Fee: All workshops are free ■Capacity: 16 pairs per workshop (first-come, first-served) *An email guide will be sent one week before the event to those who can participate. *Multiple applications are possible, but in case of high demand, priority will be given to first-time participants. ■Organizer: Fukuoka Toy Museum (Certified NPO Art and Play Creation Association) ■Co-organizer: Green Coop Consumers' Co-operative Union Fukuoka ■Workshop List (10 in total) June 19 (Fri) 'Toy Play to Enhance Parent-Child Well-being' Learn about interaction and toy selection while discovering your child's 'likes' through toy play. Lecturer: Tetsuya Okada (Director of Tokyo Toy Museum / Part-time lecturer at Kyoto Women's University / Appeared on NHK E-tele 'Mainichi Sukusuku') July 3 (Fri) 'Skill Toys for Building Concentration! Approach to Increase 'Likes'' A hands-on workshop to develop concentration through play with kendama, beanbags, etc. Lecturer: Ryosuke Tada (Director of Tokyo Toy Museum / Deputy Manager of Museum Shop Apty Tokyo) Sep 5 (Sat) 'Origami Play: First Steps' An origami workshop for parents and children, enjoyable even for those who are not good at it. Lecturer: Marie Takeda (Toy Consultant Master / Former kindergarten teacher / Appeared on TBS 'Matsuko's Unknown World' / Appeared on NHK 'Asaichi') Sep 12 (Sat) 'Finding 'Likes', Choosing Games Based on Children's Interests' Learn to choose play activities tailored to your child's interests through board games. Lecturer: Ryosuke Tada Oct 8 (Thu) 'Easy! Introduction to Recycled Handmade Toys' A fun parent-child workshop on making toys from everyday materials. Lecturer: Tetsuya Okada Nov 14 (Sat) 'First Art Play ~ Parent-Child Sensory Experience ~' Experience free expression while enjoying the feel of paints and materials. Lecturer: Ayako Sugimoto (Chief Researcher at Art and Play Creation Association / Former nursery school director) Dec 12 (Sat) 'Easy for Anyone! More Than Just Stacking Blocks!' A workshop to experience the diverse ways to enjoy playing with blocks. Lecturer: Ryosuke Tada Jan 18, 2027 (Mon) 'Interacting to Notice a Child's Feelings ~ Communication Skills Nurtured by Picture Books ~' Learn to communicate empathetically with your child through picture books. Lecturer: Ayako Sugimoto Feb 7, 2027 (Sun) 'Conveying Your Heart: Simple Wrapping & Cards' A fun gift-wrapping workshop for parents and children. Lecturer: Marie Takeda Feb 20, 2027 (Sat) 'Enjoying Hand and Body Play with Children' Deepen parent-child bonding through interactive play. Lecturer: Tetsuya Okada ■Web Page: https://art-play.or.jp/ftm/news/news-4627/ ■Fukuoka Toy Museum <Kotonoha no Mori> The Fukuoka Toy Museum's 'Kotonoha no Mori,' a place to play, learn, and connect, started in April 2026. 'Kotonoha no Mori' offers a variety of programs, including workshops and courses on play and 'Mokuiku' (wood education), as well as hands-on workshops to experience Fukuoka's traditional crafts. While passing on the charm of local culture and craftsmanship to the next generation, we will nurture a place where multiple generations can interact and new connections can be born, as a community-oriented 'place to play, learn, and connect.' ■Contact Certified NPO Art and Play Creation Association / Fukuoka Toy Museum Oval Park, LaLaport Fukuoka, 6-23-1 Naka, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8627 MAIL: fukuoka@art-play.or.jp Phone: 092-558-1903