“ODD SQUAD SAVES THE WORLD” SPECIAL JANUARY 19th

PBS KIDS TO DEBUT ONE-HOUR

“ODD SQUAD SAVES THE WORLD” SPECIAL THIS JANUARY

Young agents use math and problem-solving skills to save the day in all-new multiplatform event

On Monday, January 19, PBS KIDS will premiere a one-hour special from its newest media property, ODD SQUAD, a live-action series designed to help kids 5-8 build math and collaboration skills. In “Odd Squad Saves the World,” kid agents tackle high-stakes cases and work together to overcome obstacles and save the day. Clips and full segments from “Odd Squad Saves the World” will also be available on pbskids.org, the PBS KIDS Video App and PBS KIDS on Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast and Amazon Fire. New episodes from the series will also premiere throughout the week of January 19.  My daughter and I have really enjoyed watching this new PBS Kids show that features kids solving problems.  And I must say it is quite funny!  Especially Ms. O but all of the kids are really funny and I love that the show teaches math skills and problem solving.

ODD SQUAD focuses on two young agents, Olive and Otto, who are part of Odd Squad, an agency whose mission is to investigate unusual occurrences. A math concept is embedded in each of their cases, as Olive and Otto work together to problem-solve and set things right. ODD SQUAD premiered on PBS KIDS in November 2014 and airs weekdays on PBS stations (check local listings).

“ODD SQUAD has already become a family favorite, with more than 58 million video streams on digital platforms to date,” said Lesli Rotenberg, General Manager, Children’s Media, PBS. “In this new special, Olive and Otto are tasked with their biggest case yet, offering viewers an action-packed adventure that will keep them engaged with ODD SQUAD’s signature humor while helping them learn key skills, including collaboration and perseverance.”

ODD SQUAD is created by Tim McKeon (Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Adventure Time, The Electric Company) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company, The Backyardigans, Wallykazam!) and produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and The Fred Rogers Company.

The ODD SQUAD website, pbskids.org/oddsquad, offers a variety of engaging games, activities and videos for kids, as well as parent and caregiver resources. New games and activities will be released to coincide with the “Odd Squad Saves the World” broadcast premiere. Children can also sign up to become Odd Squad agents online and earn rewards as they play math games inspired by the series.  My daughter was a spy this past Halloween which I believe was inspired by the ODD SQUAD.  She was really into it as you can tell in this picture.

ODD SQUAD is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and the U.S. Department of Education through the CPB-PBS Ready To Learn Initiative, a program that supports the development of innovative educational television and digital media targeted to preschool and early elementary school children and their families, especially those from low-income communities.

“Odd Squad Saves the World” – premieres Monday, January 19, 2015 and repeats Friday, January 23, 2015 so make sure to check it out!

“Odd Squad Saves the World” includes the following four stories:

Rise of the Hydraclops: In order to save the world, Olive and Otto must locate a treasure chest that Oscar buried.

Dance Like Nobody’s Watching: When the alarm system at Headquarters is triggered, Olive, Otto, Ms. O and Oscar must avoid a series of booby traps in order to shut it off.

Recipe for Disaster: Olive and Otto explain to Ms. O how a case went wrong, each in their own way.

O Is Not for Old: The agents throw a surprise party for Ms. O.

The following new episodes also premiere throughout the week of January 19:

Hold the Door/Flatastrophe – Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Puppet Show/Mystic Egg Pizza – Wednesday, January 21, 2015

6:00 to 6:05 – Thursday, January 22, 2015

Note:  We are part of the PBS Kids VIP Blogger Program and provided previews of upcoming shows and merchandise, but this does not affect our opinion in any way.