Mat Yoyo (The New Generation)

Kim, Yoyo, Yaya and the audience plant some green and red beans. They find out what important things are needed in order for seeds to grow. Why segment - Why do the leaves of plants stay so fresh? Kim conducts an experiment using celery stems and food dye to show Yoyo and Yaya how water travels from the roots up the stems to the leaves of plants so they can stay fresh. Story -`Ali and His Beloved Coconut Tree'. A story of Ali and the symbiotic relationship he has with a coconut tree. He tends to the tree with great care. In turn the coconut tree provides him with food, shelter, fuel and a multitude of other uses.

Ep 1
22 mins

Kim, Yoyo, Yaya and the audience plant some green and red beans. They find out what important things are needed in order for seeds to grow. Why segment - Why do the leaves of plants stay so fresh? Kim conducts an experiment using celery stems and food dye to show Yoyo and Yaya how water travels from the roots up the stems to the leaves of plants so they can stay fresh. Story -`Ali and His Beloved Coconut Tree'.

Ep 1

Kim, Yoyo, Yaya and the audience plant some green and red beans. They find out what important things are needed in order for seeds to grow. Why segment - Why do the leaves of plants stay so fresh? Kim conducts an experiment using celery stems and food dye to show Yoyo and Yaya how water travels from the roots up the stems to the leaves of plants so they can stay fresh. Story -`Ali and His Beloved Coconut Tree'.

Ep 2
23 mins

Kim wants to play a game where she shows pictures about things that happen and the audience would tell her how they feel. They are all ready to play the game when Yoyo stomps off in a snit. Why segment - Why is Yoyo so angry? We find out that he is upset because his father will not be there to support him in an important soccer match.

Ep 2

Kim wants to play a game where she shows pictures about things that happen and the audience would tell her how they feel. They are all ready to play the game when Yoyo stomps off in a snit. Why segment - Why is Yoyo so angry? We find out that he is upset because his father will not be there to support him in an important soccer match.

Ep 3
22 mins

Kim plays a little trick on Yoyo and Yaya by dressing up for 4 different types of weather. She also explains to them why the sun is so hot. Why segment - Why does it rain? Kim explains to Yoyo and Yaya why it rains. They then do a fun experiment using ice, hot water and a jar to create some indoor rain. Story - `The Wind and the Sun’. A traditional fable of the contest between the wind and the sun to find out who was the more powerful of the ...

Ep 3

Kim plays a little trick on Yoyo and Yaya by dressing up for 4 different types of weather. She also explains to them why the sun is so hot. Why segment - Why does it rain? Kim explains to Yoyo and Yaya why it rains. They then do a fun experiment using ice, hot water and a jar to create some indoor rain. Story - `The Wind and the Sun’. A traditional fable of the contest between the wind and the sun to find out who was the more powerful of the ...

Ep 4
22 mins

Kim, Yoyo and Yaya discuss the importance of being hygienic and clean. Kim then conducts an experiment using glitter and glue to show Yoyo, Yaya and the audience the importance of washing their hands. Why segment - Why do we sneeze? Using a water spray, green coloured water and paper towels, Kim explains why our bodies react to dust and foreign particles by sneezing.

Ep 4

Kim, Yoyo and Yaya discuss the importance of being hygienic and clean. Kim then conducts an experiment using glitter and glue to show Yoyo, Yaya and the audience the importance of washing their hands. Why segment - Why do we sneeze? Using a water spray, green coloured water and paper towels, Kim explains why our bodies react to dust and foreign particles by sneezing.

Ep 5
20 mins

Kim gets Yoyo and Yaya to put on some special goggles that causes everything to look black and white. This makes them realize the importance of colours. Why segment - Why is the sky blue? While doing a painting, Yoyo and Yaya wonder why the sky is blue and Kim gives them a simple scientific explanation. Later they also learn about primary and secondary colours when mixing poster paints.

Ep 5

Kim gets Yoyo and Yaya to put on some special goggles that causes everything to look black and white. This makes them realize the importance of colours. Why segment - Why is the sky blue? While doing a painting, Yoyo and Yaya wonder why the sky is blue and Kim gives them a simple scientific explanation. Later they also learn about primary and secondary colours when mixing poster paints.

Ep 6
21 mins

Kim plays a game of ‘Guess the Vegetable’ with Yoyo, Yaya and the audience. Yoyo isn’t too enthusiastic as he isn’t fond of vegetables. Why segment - Why must I eat my vegetables? Kim explains why vegetables are so important to our health. She shares her favourite vegetable soup recipe and makes a deal with Yoyo to give veggies a 2nd chance.

Ep 6

Kim plays a game of ‘Guess the Vegetable’ with Yoyo, Yaya and the audience. Yoyo isn’t too enthusiastic as he isn’t fond of vegetables. Why segment - Why must I eat my vegetables? Kim explains why vegetables are so important to our health. She shares her favourite vegetable soup recipe and makes a deal with Yoyo to give veggies a 2nd chance.

Ep 7
21 mins

Kim, Yoyo and Yaya play a `truth’ or `lie’ game with the audience to learn more about the difference between what is true and what isn’t. Why segment - Why must we return things that don’t belong to us? Yoyo finds out why we need to be honest and return things that don’t belong to us.

Ep 7

Kim, Yoyo and Yaya play a `truth’ or `lie’ game with the audience to learn more about the difference between what is true and what isn’t. Why segment - Why must we return things that don’t belong to us? Yoyo finds out why we need to be honest and return things that don’t belong to us.

Ep 8
22 mins

Using props as clues, Kim plays a guessing game with Yoyo and Yaya about famous fairy tale and nursery rhyme siblings. Why segment - Why is my sister/brother so annoying.? Yoyo and Yaya get into a little argument and end up accusing each other of being annoying. Kim intervenes and helps them resolve their sibling rivalry and differences.

Ep 8

Using props as clues, Kim plays a guessing game with Yoyo and Yaya about famous fairy tale and nursery rhyme siblings. Why segment - Why is my sister/brother so annoying.? Yoyo and Yaya get into a little argument and end up accusing each other of being annoying. Kim intervenes and helps them resolve their sibling rivalry and differences.

Ep 9
21 mins

Yoyo and Yaya share with Kim some of the things they do to show their love for their parents. They decide to make their father a gift certificate for his birthday. Why segment - Why must I obey mummy? Kim discovers that Yaya has disobeyed her mum about the number of chocolates she can have. Yaya’s disobedience results in a tummy upset and she learns her lesson about being obedient to one’s parents.

Ep 9

Yoyo and Yaya share with Kim some of the things they do to show their love for their parents. They decide to make their father a gift certificate for his birthday. Why segment - Why must I obey mummy? Kim discovers that Yaya has disobeyed her mum about the number of chocolates she can have. Yaya’s disobedience results in a tummy upset and she learns her lesson about being obedient to one’s parents.

Ep 10
21 mins

Kim shows Yoyo and Yaya how much fun learning about numbers can be by playing a game of Calculator Hopscotch. Why segment - Why are numbers important? Kim, Yoyo and Yaya find out the different ways numbers impact our lives. They explore how to measure the height and weight of various objects.

Ep 10

Kim shows Yoyo and Yaya how much fun learning about numbers can be by playing a game of Calculator Hopscotch. Why segment - Why are numbers important? Kim, Yoyo and Yaya find out the different ways numbers impact our lives. They explore how to measure the height and weight of various objects.

Ep 11
20 mins

Kim talks to Yoyo and Yaya about their friends in school. They discuss about the important qualities of a good friend. Why segment - Why should I be friends with Shirjana? Yaya tells Kim that she doesn’t want to be friends with a new girl in her school. The girl is rude and stuck-up. Kim helps Yaya see that things may not be what they seem. They end the segment by making a `Friendship Snack Pack’.

Ep 11

Kim talks to Yoyo and Yaya about their friends in school. They discuss about the important qualities of a good friend. Why segment - Why should I be friends with Shirjana? Yaya tells Kim that she doesn’t want to be friends with a new girl in her school. The girl is rude and stuck-up. Kim helps Yaya see that things may not be what they seem. They end the segment by making a `Friendship Snack Pack’.

Ep 12
23 mins

Kim gives a story cum colouring book to Yoyo and Yaya. They both refuse to share the book and end up tearing it in two while fighting over it. Kim reprimands them for not sharing and taking turns. Why segment - Why must I share my pizza? Yoyo brings in a pizza. Kim shows him how to share it by teaching him simple fractions and helping him divide the pizza so everyone has an equal piece.

Ep 12

Kim gives a story cum colouring book to Yoyo and Yaya. They both refuse to share the book and end up tearing it in two while fighting over it. Kim reprimands them for not sharing and taking turns. Why segment - Why must I share my pizza? Yoyo brings in a pizza. Kim shows him how to share it by teaching him simple fractions and helping him divide the pizza so everyone has an equal piece.

Ep 13
23 mins

Ebi, the Tamil Mat Yoyo host, guest stars in this episode. He and Kim introduces some interesting sports, including Dodgeball. Why segment - Why do we need to exercise? Ebi and Kim explain the importance and benefits of exercise. They end the segment by doing the Mat Yoyo mini move- a simple exercise routine done to the Mat Yoyo theme song.

Ep 13

Ebi, the Tamil Mat Yoyo host, guest stars in this episode. He and Kim introduces some interesting sports, including Dodgeball. Why segment - Why do we need to exercise? Ebi and Kim explain the importance and benefits of exercise. They end the segment by doing the Mat Yoyo mini move- a simple exercise routine done to the Mat Yoyo theme song.

Ep 14
23 mins

Kim sets a few puzzles for Yoyo, Yaya and the audience to solve. The answers are all about shapes. Then they become shape detectives and attempt to spot the hidden shapes in the pictures that Kim shows them. Why segment - Why are wheels round? Yoyo and Yaya wonder why wheels have to be round and not some other shape. Kim conducts and experiment to show them why wheels that are round are the most efficient and effective. ..

Ep 14

Kim sets a few puzzles for Yoyo, Yaya and the audience to solve. The answers are all about shapes. Then they become shape detectives and attempt to spot the hidden shapes in the pictures that Kim shows them. Why segment - Why are wheels round? Yoyo and Yaya wonder why wheels have to be round and not some other shape. Kim conducts and experiment to show them why wheels that are round are the most efficient and effective. ..

Ep 15
23 mins

Kim, Yoyo, Yaya up for another episode of Mat Yoyo.

Ep 15

Kim, Yoyo, Yaya up for another episode of Mat Yoyo.

Ep 16
24 mins

Kim, Yoyo and Yaya explore the world of fruits and find out the health benefits of different coloured fruits. Why segment - Why can’t we just have cookies for dinner? Kim explains to Yoyo and Yaya why eating cookies alone isn’t good for them. They are introduced to the food pyramid which shows them the different food groups and what makes a balanced diet.

Ep 16

Kim, Yoyo and Yaya explore the world of fruits and find out the health benefits of different coloured fruits. Why segment - Why can’t we just have cookies for dinner? Kim explains to Yoyo and Yaya why eating cookies alone isn’t good for them. They are introduced to the food pyramid which shows them the different food groups and what makes a balanced diet.

Ep 17
23 mins

Kim asks Yoyo, Yaya and the audience to use their imagination and pretend that they are going to travel to different parts of the world to look at unusual modes of transportation. They get to see a tuk tuk, jeepney, horse carriage etc. Why segment - How do you get to school? Kim, Yoyo and Yaya play a game of charades to explore the different types of transport one can use to get to school.

Ep 17

Kim asks Yoyo, Yaya and the audience to use their imagination and pretend that they are going to travel to different parts of the world to look at unusual modes of transportation. They get to see a tuk tuk, jeepney, horse carriage etc. Why segment - How do you get to school? Kim, Yoyo and Yaya play a game of charades to explore the different types of transport one can use to get to school.

Ep 18
21 mins

Kim, Yoyo and Yaya talk about what it means to have a hobby and why it is good to have one. Kim then tells them that one of her hobbies is origami, and she teaches them how to make an origami cat. Why segment - Why does Yaya like to collect stickers? Yaya shares her love for collecting stickers and why she finds the hobby interesting. Kim, Yoyo and Yaya then discuss what other things people can collect as their hobbies.

Ep 18

Kim, Yoyo and Yaya talk about what it means to have a hobby and why it is good to have one. Kim then tells them that one of her hobbies is origami, and she teaches them how to make an origami cat. Why segment - Why does Yaya like to collect stickers? Yaya shares her love for collecting stickers and why she finds the hobby interesting. Kim, Yoyo and Yaya then discuss what other things people can collect as their hobbies.

Ep 19
20 mins

Yoyo and Yaya are very excited because their parents have agreed to let them keep a pet. Kim tells them that in other parts of the world, people keep pets not just for friendship but also because the animals are useful to them. Why segment - `How do you make butter?’ and ‘Why do ducks have webbed feet?’ Kim shows Yoyo and Yaya how to make butter in a blender. They then do an experiment using plastic bags and a tub of water to find out why ducks

Ep 19

Yoyo and Yaya are very excited because their parents have agreed to let them keep a pet. Kim tells them that in other parts of the world, people keep pets not just for friendship but also because the animals are useful to them. Why segment - `How do you make butter?’ and ‘Why do ducks have webbed feet?’ Kim shows Yoyo and Yaya how to make butter in a blender. They then do an experiment using plastic bags and a tub of water to find out why ducks

Ep 20
23 mins

Kim plays a game of `Why is this Dangerous?’ with Yoyo, Yaya and the audience. She pulls things out of her mystery box and they have to tell her what the things are and why they are dangerous. Why segment - Why is it dangerous to run when your clothes catch fire? Kim explains what to do when your clothes are on fire. She teaches Yaya and Yoyo to `stop, drop and roll’ in order to put out the fire, and not run.

Ep 20

Kim plays a game of `Why is this Dangerous?’ with Yoyo, Yaya and the audience. She pulls things out of her mystery box and they have to tell her what the things are and why they are dangerous. Why segment - Why is it dangerous to run when your clothes catch fire? Kim explains what to do when your clothes are on fire. She teaches Yaya and Yoyo to `stop, drop and roll’ in order to put out the fire, and not run.

Additional Information

Premiered2011
Genreschildren and family, preschool (2-6)
Suitable For All Ages