Polkaroo Counts!
Polkaroo Counts. uses math and preschool numeracy to bring back one of our all-time favourite characters, Polkaroo. In the first 15 x 2:30 minute live-action segments, Polkaroo, and our young stars discover a number is missing from the Number Wall. 'Oh no, can you help us find it, Polkaroo?' We're off. While Polkaroo searches the city, the suburbs, and the countryside for the missing number, one of our young stars finds ways to create and discover that same number at Polkaroo's Counting Lab. At the end of each episode, Polkaroo triumphantly returns from the real world to celebrate the 'comeback' of the missing number. The next 15 x 2 minute (approx.) live-action segments introduce and explore simple math concepts. Combining appearances by Polkaroo, our real kids, music, and a variety of dynamic graphics, we skip count, do simple addition and subtraction, and a whole lot more - delivered in short playful segments. The focus of Polkaroo Counts. is on informal learning-using real-world contexts that can be replicated in the child's world beyond watching the scenario on the screen.
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- Family
Polkaroo Counts. uses math and preschool numeracy to bring back one of our all-time favourite characters, Polkaroo. In the first 15 x 2:30 minute live-action segments, Polkaroo, and our young stars discover a number is missing from the Number Wall. 'Oh no, can you help us find it, Polkaroo?' We're off. While Polkaroo searches the city, the suburbs, and the countryside for the missing number, one of our young stars finds ways to create and discover that same number at Polkaroo's Counting Lab. At the end of each episode, Polkaroo triumphantly returns from the real world to celebrate the 'comeback' of the missing number. The next 15 x 2 minute (approx.) live-action segments introduce and explore simple math concepts. Combining appearances by Polkaroo, our real kids, music, and a variety of dynamic graphics, we skip count, do simple addition and subtraction, and a whole lot more - delivered in short playful segments. The focus of Polkaroo Counts. is on informal learning-using real-world contexts that can be replicated in the child's world beyond watching the scenario on the screen.
Season 1 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
One
Oh no, the number one is missing from the Number Wall. Polkaroo heads out into the real world while Hudson hangs out at the Polkaroo Counting Lab, both of them counting and finding different iterations of the number 1.
Episode 2
Two
Where in the world is number two? Polkaroo heads out to the park and the front yard while Angela hangs back at the Polkaroo Counting Lab in search of the missing number. At the end of the day, Polkaroo and Angela celebrate 2.
Episode 3
Three
Happy birthday to three. Polkaroo is getting ready for a party, while Thomas helps find 3 back at the Counting Lab. At the end of the day, Polkaroo and Thomas celebrate 3.
Episode 4
Four
Hey, where is four? Hudson doesn't see it on the number wall. Polkaroo searches the farm, and the front yard while Hudson hangs out at the Polkaroo Counting Lab, both of them counting and finding different iterations of the number 4.
Episode 5
Five
Polkaroo meets Cara at the playground sandbox to search for the missing number five. Meanwhile, Angela is in the Polkaroo Counting Lab finding 5 all by herself. High-five Angela.
Episode 6
Six
Where is six? Polkaroo hits the golf course and searches the park for the missing number while Thomas hangs back at the Polkaroo Counting Lab, both of them counting and finding different iterations of the number 6.
Episode 7
Seven
Polkaroo finds some spare time to visit the bowling alley and search the library for the missing number 7, while Odessa searches in the Counting Lab. At the end of the day, back at the lab, Polkaroo and Angela celebrate 7.
Episode 8
Eight
Polkaroo heads to the bowling alley and checks the nearest elevator for the elusive missing number 8. Madison hangs back at the Polkaroo Counting Lab, both of them counting and finding different iterations of the missing number.
Episode 9
Nine
Where oh where did nine go? Polkaroo checks out the local mailbox and the parking lot for the missing number 9. Avery passes the time searching the Counting Lab. At the end of the day, back at the lab, Polkaroo and Avery celebrate 9.
Episode 10
Ten
Strike. Polkaroo shows off terrific talents at the bowling alley in search of 10, and wait, there's 10 in the backyard. Avery hangs out at the Polkaroo Counting Lab, both of them counting and finding different iterations of the number 10.
Episode 11
Eleven
Oh no, eleven is missing. Polkaroo searches the kitchen and then joins Carter in the playground to look for 11. Malik hangs out at the Polkaroo Counting Lab, both of them counting and finding different iterations of the number 11.
Episode 12
Twelve
Polkaroo searches the kitchen to find a dozen, and then joins Odessa at the sandbox for the number 12. Odessa heads out to the Polkaroo Counting Lab, both of them counting and finding different iterations of the number 12.
Episode 13
Thirteen
Where could thirteen possibly be? Polkaroo searches the kitchen and the front yard while Avery takes a look around the Counting Lab for the missing number. At the end of the day, Polkaroo and Avery celebrate 13.
Episode 14
Fourteen
Fresh finds. Polkaroo explores the local farmers market and the kitchen while Malik is back at the Counting Lab searching high and low for the lost fourteen. At the end of the day, Polkaroo and Avery celebrate 14.
Episode 15
Fifteen
Celebration station. Polkaroo sets up for a birthday party, searches the house, and returns to join Madison at the Counting Lab, discovering and counting different iterations of the number 15.
Episode 16
Skip Counting
2, 4, 6, 8 who do we appreciate?. Polkaroo and Malik of course, who are having fun sorting laundry by skip counting. What a great way to clean up, count, and play.
Episode 17
Ordinal Numbers
On your mark get set - go. Polkaroo, Hudson, and Chica, find out who is the fastest track star during an exciting front yard race. Who will come in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd?
Episode 18
Patterns
Clap, clap, stomp. Polkaroo and Angela make some noise and learn some cool new moves using patterns to have a fun dance party. Party on.
Episode 19
Identifying 3D Shapes
Polkaroo and Hudson help clean out the pool and find some fun 3D shapes at the same time. They then cool off with an ice cream cone, another 3D shape, to celebrate a job well done.
Episode 20
Non-Standard Measurement
Big or small? Polkaroo and Angela explore non-standard measurement by using their feet to measure distance so they can play ring toss in this fun-filled episode.
Episode 21
Addition
It's time for arts and crafts. Polkaroo and Madison build stick houses using counting and addition to make sure they have the right number of sticks to build their crafts.
Episode 22
Collecting and Organizing Info
Polkaroo and Malik are getting ready to meet all of their friends, but they have to make sure they bring the right number, and kind, of snack, for each friend, before leaving. They use a graph to organize and collect the information.
Episode 23
Fair Share
Where oh where could they be?. Polkaroo and Ridley go on an exciting adventure in the backyard looking over and under for all the hidden balls so that they can play together.
Episode 24
Treasure Hunt
Where oh where could they be?. Polkaroo and Ridley go on an exciting adventure in the backyard looking over and under for all the hidden balls so that they can play together.
Episode 25
Subtraction
Time for bowling. Polkaroo and Angela learn about subtraction while they play an awesome game of bowling. Strike.
Episode 26
Magnitude
It's time for a party. Polkaroo and Angela are getting everything ready for the party. They made sure to organize all of their stuffies from smallest to biggest to keep things organized and tidy before the party.
Episode 27
Counting and Sharing
Polkaroo and Madison are having a tea party with their friends Dog and Bear. They practice counting and sharing to make sure everyone gets a plate, cup, and spoon for the tea party.
Episode 28
Calendars
Good morning. Polkaroo and Malik use their morning routine chart to make sure that Polkaroo gets a good start to the morning.
Episode 29
Weight
Polkaroo and Thomas are helping unload the groceries. A giant bag of popcorn and a smaller bag of apples...yum...but which weighs more? Polkaroo and Thomas learn that small things can be heavier than big things.
Episode 30
Patterned Bracelets
Blue, blue, white green, blue, blue, white, green. Polkaroo and Avery are making friendship bracelets and choose their own color pattern to decorate them.