Peg & Cat

The Fred Rogers Company introduces a new animated preschool series featuring Peg and her sidekick, Cat, as they encounter unexpected challenges that require arithmetic and problem-solving skills. Each episode features two stories in which Peg and Cat face a math word problem that they must solve. Children will learn how to build calculation skills and think about larger concepts that will help them form the foundation for learning math at any level, from kindergarten through calculus.

Media Type: TV Show

Genres: Animation, Educational, Musical

Educational Topics: Counting, Shapes, Estimation

Grade Level: Early Elementary

Key Episode: “The Big Dog Problem” (Season 1, Episode 19)

Teaching Activity Idea: Hands-on activity using physical objects to count and sort.

Discussion Questions: What math problem did Peg and Cat solve today?

Rating: TV-Y

Streaming: PBS Kids