It’s time to celebrate 10 years of the beloved PBS KIDS series, Odd Squad.
From going undercover as a robot to using prediction and probability to stop a villain, there’s no problem that’s too strange for the Odd Squad! Made up of the zaniest, craziest team of kid investigators around, the Odd Squad’s agents face off against various villains wreaking havoc, all while using math concepts to solve each case. In other words: Odd is the problem, math is the solution.
This season, catch episodes of Odd Squad featuring new agents and missions in a brand-new HQ across the pond in the UK! And while you’re at it, check out the hands-on activities, games and recipes below for problem-solving fun your kids will love.
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Make Math Fun with Odd Squad!
Learning Critical Math Skills With Your Child’s Favorite Shows
Grades K-3
Research shows that kids who watched PEG + CAT and Odd Squad exhibited significantly improved performance on critical early math skills. This articles breaks down why, and what you can do to support them.
Odd Squad collection | PBS KIDS for Parents
Grades K-3
From recapturing a gallon-sized blob that has separated into smaller pieces, to dealing with magical creatures who have escaped from books, there is no occurrence that is too strange for the Odd Squad! In this PBS KIDS for Parents collection discover hands-on activities, digital games and articles to help nurture kids mathematical understanding and skills through problem solving, teamwork, and perseverance.
12 Books to Excite Your Child’s Mathematical Imagination
Grades PreK-4
Few things are better than curling up next to a loved one and listening to a good story. Read aloud time helps kids develop positive feelings about books, strengthens their vocabulary and helps them understand the world around them. Here are a few picture books that skillfully weave in mathematical concepts, offering a simple way to excite children’s imagination while increasing their comfort level with math.
Odd Squad collection | PBS LearningMedia
Grades PreK-5
Welcome to Odd Squad: the zaniest, craziest team of kid investigators around! Explore content targeted at making elementary-level math a fun, imaginative experience, mixing concepts like arithmetic and geometry with fantastical storytelling.
Games, Activities & More
Odd Squad Math Equation Cookies
All Grades
Create a cookie to remember with these math equation cookies. Serve them at an Odd Squad themed party or enjoy them with family at home!
Find Your Badge Number
Grades K-2
Odd Squad agents have a special number on their badges that comes from the letters in the agent’s name. Help your child decode their own secret agent number.
Odd Squad Creature Duty Game
Grades K-2
Odd Squad agents take care of all sorts of creatures. Using math skills such as color and shape matching, fair shares and fractions, your child can help feed and care for these adorable creatures.
Build Paper Polyhedrons
Grades K-3
Help solve an odd-tastic investigation by folding and glueing paper to build 3D shapes while learning math vocabulary.
Make an Odd Squad Gadget
Grades K-3
Get creative! Encourage your child to use their imagination to create fun gadgets from everyday items.
Visit Odd Squad on PBS KIDS for even more games, crafts, and activities! And check out educator resources on PBS LearningMedia.