Ep 6. Season 1 - Episode 6
- September 24, 2007
- 18 min
Mister Maker is an arts and crafts show for young children that teaches them how to make fun and creative projects using everyday household items. Each episode, Mister Maker, a friendly and energetic creator, introduces new projects and techniques to his young viewers.
In season 1, episode 6, Mister Maker teaches children how to make a range of animal-themed crafts. The episode begins with Mister Maker introducing himself and his sidekick, a Magic Maker, to the audience. The Magic Maker is a device that can create fun shapes and designs to help with the crafting process.
The first project Mister Maker demonstrates is making a snake from a paper plate. To make the snake, children fold a paper plate in half and then draw snake-like patterns on the top half of the plate. Then they can cut along the lines to create the snake's body. After decorating the snake's body with paint and googly eyes, children can attach a long string to the back of the snake to make it dance and move.
Next, Mister Maker shows children how to make a cute and colorful jellyfish using a paper plate and some streamers. By cutting the streamers into strips and gluing them around the edge of the plate, children can create the tentacles of the jellyfish. Then, they can add some googly eyes and paint to finish off their creation.
In the following project, Mister Maker teaches children how to make a butterfly from a paper towel. They start by folding the paper towel in half, then drawing the shape of half a butterfly on the top layer. After cutting out the shape, they can unfold the paper towel to reveal a symmetrical butterfly. Once they've decorated it with paint, children can add some pipe cleaner antennae to complete the butterfly.
For the final project of the episode, Mister Maker demonstrates how to make a lion mask. Children start by drawing the outline of a lion's face on a piece of cardboard, then cutting it out with scissors. They can then add some fur-like texture to the face using tissue paper and glue. After adding some paint and a mane made from strips of yellow paper, children can finish the mask by attaching some elastic to hold it in place.
Throughout the episode, Mister Maker encourages children to be imaginative and creative with their crafts. He invites them to try out different colors, patterns, and textures to make each project their own unique creation.
In addition to the main crafting projects, the episode also includes a number of shorter segments where Mister Maker demonstrates other fun crafting techniques, such as making handprint animals and using bubble wrap to create fun prints.
Overall, season 1, episode 6 of Mister Maker is a fun and engaging introduction to the world of arts and crafts for young children. With its friendly and enthusiastic host, colorful visuals, and simple, easy-to-follow projects, the show is sure to inspire creativity in its young viewers.