Discovery Familia Premieres New Slate of Spanish-Language Preschool Programming Starting With Mister Maker & Other Fun, Educational Series
Discovery Familia Premieres New Slate of Spanish-Language Preschool Programming Starting With Mister Maker & Other Fun, Educational Series
The channel showcases exciting new specials that will offer children unique learning experiences
MIAMI, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting this fall, Discovery Familia will premiere a number of new series within its Discovery Kids en Espanol daytime block that, along with the rest of the programming line-up, aim to stimulate children's curiosity in the world, providing them with positive social role models, and stimulating their motor, social and cognitive skills.
"We at Discovery Familia are dedicated to teaching kids how to think for themselves and become lifetime learners, by offering them the most hours of Spanish-language preschool programming anywhere. Parents can trust Discovery Familia to deliver a safe, high quality and engaging learning environment, where children learn and conserve their Spanish language," stated Luis Silberwasser, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Discovery Network U.S. Hispanic Group.
At the forefront of the new programming offerings is Mister Maker, an extraordinary series that already boasts a tremendous following in England and Latin America and that will transport children on voyages through the fantastic universe of arts and crafts and arouse their creativity and imagination as never before. This new series, which will begin broadcasting on November 17th, from Monday to Sunday at 11AM, 2PM and 6PM EST, not only teaches and entertains, but also takes children's creativity to new heights.
The host, Mister Maker, an energetic and goofy, fun-loving character dressed in colorful clothes, turquoise shoes and yellow socks, will lead children through innovative and unexpected creative projects. Anything is possible with Mister Maker. In their boundless world of imagination, children will create wonderful works of art that they can feel proud of, while making surprising discoveries.
The most delightful part of art is creating it! Common materials and basic tools will come to life episode to episode, together with the contagious energy of Mister Maker, turning the young viewers into "mini" Miss and Mister Makers:
-- The future sculptor will learn how to turn a simple kitchen towel into a true underwater work of art.
-- The future explorer will be able to turn a handful of lentils into an incredible dinosaur.
-- The future photographer will be able to create incredible prints that will magically glow in the dark.
Mister Maker fosters family interaction in a very innovative way, allowing all the members to come together for art projects that are interesting enough to capture the interest of the entire family.
Beyond the wonderful world of Mister Maker, Discovery Familia will also be premiering a number of additional series that promise to take young viewers to a fun world of exploration and discovery:
Fifi and the Flowertots (Fifi y los Floriguitos): this program celebrates the outdoors and encourages children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Fifi is a mischievous and inquisitive young girl, who inhabits a colorful garden world with her Flowertot friends. From growing flowers to making jam tarts, everyday provides endless opportunities for fun and adventure for the energetic and forgetful young Fifi and her garden chums (Monday through Sunday at 8:00 AM & 3:30 PM EST).
Fluffy Gardens (Fabulopolis): is a preschool series featuring an eccentric mix of animal characters that all live in Fluffy Gardens. Each episode features an individual character recounting a story with a gently-paced narrative targeted at children old enough for their first bedtime story. The themes are positive and uplifting, with a focus on the strength of friendship and community. We meet Paolo the cat, who is embarrassed about being clever but learns not to worry about being different from the others. There is also George the Mean Yellow Dog, who has to be taught some manners by his friends, and Colleen the Cow, who dreams of flying to the moon, but settles for naming the stars in the night sky after her friends (Saturday & Sunday at 12:30 PM & 5:00 PM EST).
These programs, as well as the other children's programming available on Discovery Familia, fill a need for quality shows that are dedicated to the children of the fastest growing ethnic minority in the United States (11% of all US Hispanics are preschool age, the highest concentration of any ethnic group*). Discovery Familia taps into the strong demand for superior preschool programming with content especially designed for preschool-aged children.
*Source: US Census Data
About Discovery Familia
Discovery Familia is the all-family, Spanish-language network from Discovery Communications, which brings families closer together and celebrates Hispanic culture. The network broadcasts award-winning preschool programs on its Discovery Kids en Espanol block during the day, and high-quality, family-friendly programming in the evening. Created by the world's most trusted media brand, Discovery Familia builds stronger families and preserves the Spanish language with diverse programs that enhance family life. Discovery Familia targets Spanish-dominant and bilingual viewers. The network launched in August 2007 and is broadcast on cable and satellite systems in over one million households throughout the United States.
Source: Discovery Familia
CONTACT: Heidi Lazo, +1-305-255-4133, heidi@adcompr.com, or Angela
D'Costa, +1-305-866-4944, angela@adcompr.com, both for Discovery Familia
Web site: http://www.discoveryenespanol.com/
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