Peg + Cat
This new animated preschool series that follows Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures and learn foundational math concepts and skills.
In each episode, Peg and Cat encounter an unexpected challenge that requires them to use math and problem-solving skills in order to save the day. Their adventures take viewers from a farm to a distant planet, from a pirate island to a prehistoric valley, from Romeo and Juliet’s Verona to Cleopatra’s Egypt to New York’s Radio City Music Hall. While teaching specific math lessons, the series displays the value of resilience and perseverance in problem-solving.
The program’s curriculum is grounded in principles and standards for school mathematics as established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics for kindergarten and first grade.
Peg and Cat’s website provides viewers with interactive games, videos, apps and more.
Activities:
- Go on a treasure hunt
- Journey on a math adventure
- Play dozens of games like Knights of the Round Table
- Watch videos
Airs weekdays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. on WCNY.
