The Mermaid Workshop

Engagement

10 Video Series (43 mins)

Suggested for Grades Pre-K-3 and Family Programming

Created by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

An activity-driven series that shows children how to create their own puppets from simple resources found around the classroom or home through step-by-step guided instruction. The series is entertaining, fun and educational.

The Mermaid Workshop includes 10 videos some of which teach children how to create puppets they see in the Puppets in Paper series.

Production credits

Guided Instructor & Puppeteer – Struan Robertson
Creative Producer – Danny Everson
Production & Design Associate / Director of Education & Outreach – Struan Robertson
Production Assistant – Alex Cubbon & Lisa Bedard

benefits

Building puppets and puppet play engages and entertains children while supporting important and key developmental phases. Children are able to have fun while developing:

Stronger language and listening skills
A greater understanding of complex relationships
Improved memory/recall skills
Increased fine motor skills
Increased problem-solving skills
Critical and creative thinking
Creative play in a risk-free environment
Mathematical skills