Ep 13. The Birthday Cake Problem / The Doohickey Problem

Peg + Cat Season 1 Episode 13, "The Birthday Cake Problem/The Doohickey Problem" follows Peg and her friend Cat as they solve two different problems. In the first half of the episode, "The Birthday Cake Problem," Peg and Cat are on a mission to make a birthday cake for their friend Ramone. However, they quickly realize they don't have all the ingredients they need, so they set out to borrow them from their neighbors. Along the way, they encounter a variety of obstacles like a flooded street and a steep hill. With some creative problem-solving and the help of their neighbors, Peg and Cat are able to gather all the ingredients they need and bake the perfect birthday cake for Ramone.

In the second half of the episode, "The Doohickey Problem," Peg and Cat are trying to find a lost doohickey. They enlist the help of their friend Richard, a scientist who creates a machine that can detect the doohickey's location. But when the machine breaks, Peg and Cat must figure out a way to fix it so they can find the doohickey before it's too late. Along the way, they use their math skills to measure angles and distances, and they eventually discover that the doohickey was right under their noses the whole time.

Throughout both halves of the episode, Peg and Cat use math to solve problems and overcome obstacles. They model problem-solving strategies like breaking big problems into smaller, more manageable parts, and they demonstrate the value of persistence and collaboration. With catchy songs and engaging storytelling, "The Birthday Cake Problem/The Doohickey Problem" is a fun and educational episode that will keep kids entertained while teaching them valuable math skills.