Creating Games with Scratch Visual Programming

Using the visual programming tool “Scratch,” children create their own games.
Children not only customize the appearance of characters and add sound effects,
but some even come up with unexpected new features.

Creating Original Videos

Children embark on original video production through a three-step process:
creating storyboards, gathering clips and images, and combining them into a complete video.
They add effects, background music, titles/subtitles to personalize their creations,
demonstrating attention to detail and creativity.

Creating Animated Riddles with PowerPoint

Children learn to use PowerPoint’s animation feature
to first present a riddle and then reveal the answer.

One-on-One Support

In “Paso Tsuka,” each child is paired with an adult staff member who provides individualized assistance, ensuring that every child can achieve their creative potential.

Sharing and Praising Creations

We encourage children to share their creations with others.
Children have the opportunity to present their work to others, receive feedback, and learn from them. We are encouraging children to develop a deeper appreciation for diverse perspectives and improve their ability to communicate their ideas.
Sometimes, children’s home’s staff or foster parents join us for these presentations.

Consecutive Sessions

“Paso Tsuka” program is designed as a series of sessions, held every two months for a total of four sessions.
By participating in multiple sessions and enjoying it, children can develop a deeper understanding of their own abilities and interests.

Reaching Out to Children

To make participation easier for children, “Paso Tsuka” is conducted in locations that are close and familiar to the children as much as possible, such as a room in their facility (children’s home).
By making repeated visits, we also hope that the children will become more familiar with the staff, which we believe could reduce their resistance to self-expression.

I had a lot of fun programming.

I had never seen how videos were made,
and I had never made one myself, so it was fun.
I want to try it again.

It was fun,
and I was able to accomplish because
the supporter sitting next to me helped me.

Seeing what other people made me
want to try out more,
so I’d like to try again.

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* Collaborating organizations for implementing Paso Tsuka are selected from among organizations with a record of participating in other Lights On Children programs.