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By Diondra K. Brown
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Nautical adventure that dives into teaching math skills.
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Leapfrog: Numbers Ahoy
What's the Story?
In LEAPFROG: NUMBERS AHOY Tad and Lily don't know how to play the game "Numbers Ahoy," so Edison suggests they travel to the ocean to learn more. But as they're swimming through the sea with their special breathing abilities, Scout is captured by the mysterious Pirate Pythagoras and held on his ship, the Gnarly Negator! So Lily, Tad, and Edison must navigate their way onto the ship to save him, without being caught. This creates more learning opportunities, and a chance to use problem solving skills. The group learns about counting, number recognition, estimation, and more. Before heading home, Lily, Tad, Edison, and Scout learn more about Pirate Pythagoras than they ever expected.
Is It Any Good?
This show emphasizes important math skills for young learners that defines the LeapFrog brand. Leapfrog: Numbers Ahoy is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about numbers, counting, and estimation. These skills are complimented by themes of helpfulness and problem solving, as well as new vocabulary. The show's inclusion of singing and silliness is fun, and helps children enjoy the process of learning through active engagement. All the learning concepts are developmentally appropriate, and the brightly colored animation draws viewers into the show.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Scout, Tad, and Lily traveled to the deep blue sea in LeapFrog: Numbers Ahoy. Have you ever swam in the ocean, or seen the ocean water from the beach? Did you learn anything new about the ocean when you visited?
What's your favorite thing to count? Can you count all the way to 20? Let's practice!
What did Pirate Pythagoras want to be instead of a pirate? How do you think he felt when he told his new friends his secret wish?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 1, 2011
- Cast : Dorothy Elias-Fahn , Cindy Robinson , R. Martin Klein
- Networks : Max , YouTube Premium , YouTube
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : Arts ( Music and Sing-Along ) , Numbers and Letters , Animals ( Ocean Creatures ) , Pirates
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- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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