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The Roxanne Problem

From Peg + Cat · 2015

The Roxanne Problem
13 minK1stMathSocial-Emotional Learning
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Summary

Cat has a crush on Roxanne, and Peg helps him work out how to impress her. It's a sweeter, character-driven episode about friendship and confidence — lighter on a single math skill, with the team's usual step-by-step problem solving.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Cat is nervous about impressing a friend, and Peg helps him plan.

  1. How did Peg help Cat feel less worried?
  2. Why does it help to take a big problem one step at a time?
  3. What do you do when you feel nervous about something?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: plan, step, calm, confident.

Try it: Think of something that makes you nervous and name one small first step you could take.

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