Explore every episode of the podcast Raising Thinkers
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| E64 Food Truck Frenzy: Brain Bender (Ages 8-12) | 17 sept. 2026 | 00:14:54 | |
Fire up the flattop grill! In this screen-free audio mission, 3rd–5th grade listeners manage The Craving Cruiser gourmet grilled cheese food truck, budgeting startup supplies, calculating unit profits, and solving cash-register change during peak lunch hour rush.
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| E63 The Pixel Pizza Parlor: Brain Warm-Up (ages 5-7) | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:15:50 | |
Welcome to the Pixel Pizza Parlor! In this screen-free audio mission, K–2 listeners become apprentice chefs partitioning square pizzas, calculating equal topping distributions, and solving multi-step mental math challenges.
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| E62 The Viper Loop: Calibrating Extreme Angles: Brain Bender (Ages 8-12) | 10 sept. 2026 | 00:14:13 | |
Chief Track Engineers needed! Step into the High Canopy testing tower of The Viper Loop, the world’s most intense steel roller coaster (la montaña rusa)! The theme park's central bio-computer needs precise angle measurements in degrees before test cars can be released. Grab your co-listening crew, stretch out your arms, and get ready to turn your own body into an arm-ray angle tool to calibrate drops, banks, and loop-de-loops! In this episode, kids will:
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| E61 The Apex Racer: Brain Warm-Up (Ages 5-7) | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:10:45 | |
All aboard The Apex Racer! Head Launch Engineers, we need your math skills on the roller coaster launch platform! The theme park computer won't release the coaster brakes until all passengers are properly counted and grouped into balanced rows. Grab your co-listening crew, buckle your seatbelts, and get ready to use body rhythms to launch this mega-coaster down the track! In this episode, kids will:
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| E60 The Mechanical Pollinator Challenge: Partitioning Sets: Brain Bender (Ages 8-12) | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:09:51 | |
Head Botanists, we need your math skills back in the High Canopy of the Botanical Bio-Dome! The rare orchids are blooming, but the natural pollinators are resting. To save the flowers, we must deploy mechanical bees (abejas) and high-tech mechanical hummingbirds (colibrís), and our bio-computer only gives commands in fractional sets! Grab your co-listening crew, flex your fingers, and get ready to split groups of flying robots to save the rainforest ecosystem! Parent Notes: Today’s episode bridges the gap between area-model fractions (fractions of a shape) and set-model fractions (fractions of a collection) for upper-elementary students (grades 3–5). We guide listeners through unitizing and scaling discrete sets, setting up algebraic fluency and ratio reasoning. Links & Resources:
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| E59 The Botanical Bio-Dome Emergency: Brain Warm-Up (Ages 5–7) | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:12:31 | |
Grab your laboratory coats, Head Botanists! 🌿 Today, we are stepping inside the glowing glass sanctuary of the Botanical Bio-Dome. A freezing mountain wind is rolling toward us, and we must manually calibrate the climate controls to slide the protective thermal shield shut before our delicate seedlings freeze! Your junior botanist will use their own hands as a physical ruler—mapping hand-spans (palmos) and finger-widths (dedos) to measure leaves—and pair up fuzzy Star-Seeds (semillas) to help the automated planting robot run smoothly. Join our community at RaisingThinkers.io to download this month's free Challenge Worksheet with a cipher to solve the secret code! | |||
| E58 August Kids Takeover Episode: Brain Teasers, Riddles and Jokes for Ages 5-12 | 28 août 2026 | 00:09:26 | |
The kids have officially taken over the microphones! 🎙️✨ In this special episode of Raising Thinkers, we are stepping aside and letting our brilliant young listeners share their ideas. Get ready for mind-bending riddles, laugh-out-loud jokes, and creative logic puzzles designed to get your child's calculating brain spinning! Whether your child submitted a voice note or is tuning in to test their skills against our guest hosts, this episode is a fantastic celebration of peer-to-peer learning, confidence, and creative agency. Grab your co-listening crew, turn up the volume, and see if you can crack our kid-hosts' ultimate challenges! Ready to become a real code-cracking spy? Head over to RaisingThinkers.io to join our free community and download this month's secret Cipher Spy Printable!
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| E57 The Deep-Sea Ratio Navigation: Brain Bender (Ages 8–12) | 27 août 2026 | 00:13:44 | |
Today, we are using our ratio superpowers to power past a heavy undercurrent and catalog incredible bioluminescent specimens on the ocean floor. Can your child help scale our engine's hydrogen-oxygen fuel mix in a 2:3 ratio? Can they calculate the complex 2:7 and 3:5 ratios of blue shrimp, tube worms, and giant squids swimming in the dark? Let's turn on our calculating brains, use our tactile finger-mapping and clapping, and dive profundo! Join our community at RaisingThinkers.io to download this month's secret cipher Spy Printable! Sound Effects: Provided via Pixabay under the Pixabay Content License and through the Soundstripe License Code: NSMHKGQX9FZPRYPB | |||
| E56 The Submarine Ballast Balance: Brain Warm-Up (Ages 5–7) | 25 août 2026 | 00:12:34 | |
Welcome aboard, Deep-Sea Explorers! 🌊 Grab your co-listening crew and step inside the high-tech command center of el submarino (our research submarine). Today, we are diving profundo (deep) into the pitch-black midnight zone of the ocean to map the legendary Crystal Reef! But to sink and float safely without crashing into the rocky ocean floor, we have to calculate the exact amount of agua (water) in our ballast tanks. We need your junior mathematician's help to add and subtract units of water and use our sonar to find the safe landing pad! Can your child use their math superpowers to balance our submarine and guide us to safety? Let's turn on our calculating brains and dive in! Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode
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| E55 The Hacker's Equation: Brain Bender (Ages 8–12) | 20 août 2026 | 00:11:30 | |
System alert! A mysterious villain known as "The Shadow" has stolen the Academy’s master hard drive, and it’s locked deep inside an underground bunker. In this high-stakes Thursday Brain Bender, older Thinkers must go undercover to hack the security systems! First, they will use a playground seesaw metaphor to master the golden rule of algebra, taking briefcases off a digital scale to keep it balanced and find the elevator passcode. Then, to break through a red-alert firewall, they’ll learn "number bending" (the Distributive Property) to conquer an intimidating mental division puzzle by breaking it into friendly pieces. We also launch our new Monthly Challenge for September. Grab your spy-pads and let's save the database! Primary Key Concepts:
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| E54 The Secret Agent Academy: Brain Warm-Up (Ages 5–7) | 18 août 2026 | 00:09:33 | |
It’s time to get our mental gears turning with a brand new Brain Warm-Up! Today, we are going undercover at the Global Secret Agent Academy! The Golden Magnifying Glass has been stolen right before graduation, and we need your Thinker's help to get it back. Your family will use the process of elimination to identify a disguised suspect, practice Spanish clothing vocabulary (sombrero, zapatos, chaqueta), and use expert backward-counting and tactile math to crack the code to the gadget vault! Parents: Stick around to the very end for our "Parent Corner." Today, Shelley explains why deductive reasoning is so crucial for analytical thinking, and why counting backward is the ultimate working-memory prerequisite for learning subtraction. 🎙️ The Kids Takeover is Coming! On the last week of August, we are featuring YOUR Thinkers on the show! Head over to RaisingThinkers.io to join the free community for our monthly printables, or upgrade to the Master Thinkers Club to submit your challenge answers for a custom certificate, get on-air birthday shoutouts, and submit your audio riddles/jokes for the podcast! (All August submissions are due by the 20th!) Keep questioning, keep playing, and we will see you on Thursday for a Brain Bender! Music licensed through Soundstripe: DFEMVXUPVGYC07R3 Sound effects provided via Pixabay under the Pixabay Content License | |||
| E53 The Duck and Horse Dilemma: Brain Bender (Ages 8–12) | 13 août 2026 | 00:12:47 | |
Today we are visiting the sunny pastures of the Whispering Woods Rescue Ranch to solve a classic Singapore Math riddle! But first, we reveal the mind-bending answer to Tuesday’s "Story with a Hole" rope riddle. Did your family guess the secret? (Hint: Benito's five-meter rope wasn't tied to anything else!) Once our assumption is broken, we head down to the South Stables where Ranger Sofia needs our help preparing dinner buckets. We have 15 horses (caballos) and stable ducks (patos), but their bodies are hidden behind closed Dutch doors! The only clue? A count of exactly 44 legs on the stable floor. Together, we’ll learn how to use the Supposition Method—a brilliant visual logic strategy—to solve the case. Then, it's your turn! Can you apply the exact same method completely on your own to solve the North Barn mystery with 10 heads and 32 legs of horses and chickens (gallinas)? Let’s close the math loop and find out! Inside This Episode:
Spanish Vocabulary: el caballo (horse), el pato (duck), la gallina (chicken). Check out our free monthly printable on our website to help your child map out this month's soccer tournament bracket! If you love Raising Thinkers, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcast app! Music licensed through Soundstripe: 7TV5KS9IC4X6VI6V Sound effects provided via Pixabay under the Pixabay Content License | |||
| E52 The Runaway Pony and the Muddy Maze: Brain Warm-Up (Ages 5–7) | 11 août 2026 | 00:12:55 | |
Benito, a pony at the Whispering Woods Rescue Ranch, has escaped into the forest! In this highly active Tuesday episode, younger Thinkers will join Shelley to track Benito’s colorful rubber horseshoes (herraduras) through a muddy path of patterns. Your child will use tactile audio—tapping their knees, clapping their hands, and clicking their tongues—to decode a complex A-A-B-C pattern in Spanish (Azul, Azul, Rojo, Verde), navigate a path split, listen to different horse gaits (trot vs. gallop), and crack a growing numerical code (3, 6, 10, 15... what's next?) to unlock some fresh carrots. We wrap up with a classic "Story with a Hole" cliffhanger inspired by Nathan Levy! Can your child solve how Benito reached an apple tree 10 meters away when tied to a 5-meter rope? Share your family’s best theories at dinner tonight! Key Learning Concepts:
Spanish Vocabulary: el poni (pony), herraduras (horseshoes), azul (blue), rojo (red), verde (green). Love the show? Please take a second to rate and review Raising Thinkers on your favorite podcast app! Your support helps us reach more curious families. Music licensed through Soundstripe: 7TV5KS9IC4X6VI6V Sound effects provided via Pixabay under the Pixabay Content License
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| E51 The Coordinate Code of Mount Halcón: Brain Bender (Ages 8–12) | 06 août 2026 | 00:12:36 | |
In today's Brain Bender, we are hiking to the misty peaks of Mount Halcón to step inside the ancient Vault of King Navarro. To reach the inner chamber, you and your Thinkers must navigate a giant, pressure-sensitive stone chessboard. We will use Spanish vocabulary to map out the grid (columnas and filas), plot the diagonal coordinates of the Queen (la reina), and solve a legendary mathematical riddle about doubling grains of rice (arroz). Parents & Educators: Stick around to the very end for our "Parent Corner." Today, Shelley explains "exponential growth bias"—our brain's natural tendency to underestimate multiplying numbers—and shares the famous Penny Doubling Challenge you can try at home to keep your child's mathematical imagination soaring! 🎙️ The Kids Takeover is Coming! On the last Friday of August, we are featuring YOUR Thinkers on the show! Head over to RaisingThinkers.io to join the free community for our monthly printables, or upgrade to the Master Thinkers Club to submit your challenge answers for a custom certificate and submit your audio riddles/jokes for the podcast! (All August submissions are due by the 20th!) Keep questioning, keep playing, and we will see you next Tuesday! Music licensed through Soundstripe: MA0QUKXELLIHFHA8 Sound effects provided via Pixabay under the Pixabay Content License | |||
| E50 The Secret of the Checkered Kingdom: Brain Warm-Up (Ages 5–7) | 04 août 2026 | 00:12:09 | |
Today, we are opening up a magical wooden box and stepping inside the ancient game of chess! Chess is like a gymnasium for the brain. In this episode, your K-4th graders will learn Spanish vocabulary for the pieces (la torre, el alfil, el caballo), use their bodies to mimic how the pieces move, and use hands-on addition to calculate the total number of games in a speed-chess tournament bracket. Parents: Stick around to the very end for our "Parent Corner." Today, Shelley explains how learning basic chess constraints builds "inhibitory control," and how pairing up fingers for a tournament bracket lays the cognitive groundwork for computer science algorithms like binary trees! 🎙️ The Kids Takeover is Coming! On the last Friday of August, we are featuring YOUR Thinkers on the show! Head over to RaisingThinkers.io to join the free community for our monthly printables, or upgrade to the Master Thinkers Club to submit your challenge answers for a custom certificate and submit your audio riddles/jokes for the podcast! (All August submissions are due by the 20th!) Keep questioning, keep playing, and we will see you on Thursday for a Brain Bender! Music licensed through Soundstripe: VOP5UFJKFECCS4RW Sound effects provided via Pixabay under the Pixabay Content License | |||
| E49 The Race to the Aqua Blaster: Brain Bender (Ages 8–12) | 30 juil. 2026 | 00:10:11 | |
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to stretch our mental gears with a robust new Brain Bender! We are back at Mega Splash Waterpark, but there is a huge problem: the park closes in exactly 60 minutes! To make it to the brand new Aqua Blaster Water-Coaster before the lifeguards blow their whistles, your Thinkers will need to navigate using Spanish directions, multiply Base-10 staircases, and conquer the ultimate challenge: Elapsed Time! Parents & Educators: Stick around to the very end for our "Parent Corner." Today, Shelley explains why elapsed time is so difficult for 3rd and 4th graders, and how turning a circular clock into a straight, physical timeline (using their own arm!) is a mathematical game-changer. 🎙️ The Kids Takeover is Coming! On the last week of August, we are featuring YOUR Thinkers on the show! Head over to RaisingThinkers.io to join the free community for our monthly printables, or upgrade to the Master Thinkers Club to submit your challenge answers for a custom certificate and submit your audio riddles/jokes for the podcast! (All August submissions are due by the 20th!) Keep thinking, keep playing, and we will see you on Tuesday for a Brain Warm-Up Music licensed through Soundstripe: KVALDVAMRWX7AJLH Sound effects provided via Pixabay under the Pixabay Content License | |||
| E48 The Waterpark Scavenger Hunt: Brain Warm-Up (Ages 5–7) | 28 juil. 2026 | 00:11:36 | |
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to get our mental gears turning with a brand new Brain Warm-Up! In today's episode, we are heading to Mega Splash Waterpark! To win the ultimate end-of-summer grand prize, your family will need to solve deductive reasoning riddles, walk your fingers through a Spanish treasure map, and use financial estimation to buy the ultimate snow cone! Parents: Stick around to the very end for our "Parent Corner." Today, Shelley explains the power of "schema activation" (opening mental file folders) and why teaching kids to estimate before calculating builds a lifelong mathematical safety net. 🎙️ The Kids Takeover is Coming! On the last week of August, we are featuring YOUR Thinkers on the show! Head over to RaisingThinkers.io to join the Master Thinkers Club. Members can submit their audio riddles, jokes, and Monthly Challenge answers to be read on the podcast! (All August submissions are due by the 20th!) Keep thinking, keep playing, and we will see you on Thursday for a Brain Bender! Music licensed through Soundstripe: O3P8XF50XANECPBC Sound effects provided via Pixabay under the Pixabay Content License | |||
| E47 World Cup Final Challenge: Brain Bender (Ages 8–12) | 23 juil. 2026 | 00:13:55 | |
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to stretch our mental gears with a robust Brain Bender! We are heading to the stadium right after the World Cup Final. You and your Thinker are the lead sports reporters, but we’re locked out of the broadcasting booth! To get on the air, your family will need to solve a spatial geometry riddle and use mental bar-modeling to calculate the exact goal difference between Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham. Parents & Educators: Stick around to the very end for our "Parent Corner" to learn why using tactile hand movements gives children a concrete scaffold to solve abstract algebra in their heads! 🧩 Join the Master Thinkers Club! Head over to RaisingThinkers.io to subscribe. Members get to submit answers to be read on the show, download exclusive printables, and access our Birthday Shoutout loop! (August challenge submissions are due by the 20th!) Music licensed through Soundstripe: MWASXMGXMCTHWJDV, AJVMVBXXG9YA1ZYJ Sound effects provided via Pixabay under the Pixabay Content License | |||
| E46 World Cup Locker Room Lockout: Brain Warm-Up (Ages 5–7) | 21 juil. 2026 | 00:10:59 | |
BIG NEWS: Raising Thinkers is now a family co-listening adventure! Grab your elementary-aged kids, turn up the volume on the way to school, and get ready to solve some puzzles together. In our very first "Tuesday Brain Warm-Up," we are traveling to the biggest sporting event on the planet: The World Cup! But there's a huge problem—Señor Mateo has accidentally locked the players' cleats inside the locker room. Can your Thinkers use spatial logic, shape visualization, and a Spanish secret code to get the door open before the referee blows the whistle? Parents & Educators: Stick around to the very end of the episode for our new "Parent Corner," where Shelley breaks down the cognitive science and Harvard Project Zero strategies used in today's puzzle. Join the Master Thinkers Club! We just launched our August Monthly Challenge! Head over to RaisingThinkers.io to subscribe to the club. Members get to submit their challenge answers to be read on the show, download our exclusive monthly printables, and access our brand-new Birthday Shoutout loop! Keep thinking, keep playing, and we will see you on Thursday for a Brain Bender! Music licensed through Soundstripe: MWASXMGXMCTHWJDV, AJVMVBXXG9YA1ZYJ Sound effects provided via Pixabay under the Pixabay Content License | |||
| E45 Simple Tips for Holiday Travel & Long Road Trips with Kids | 06 oct. 2025 | 00:23:03 | |
Meltdowns at 30,000 feet? Not this year! Turn stressful holiday travel into an adventure! We share the best free activities, snack strategies, and layover survival tips for raising happy, engaged thinkers on the go. | |||
| E44 The Mess and Joy of Art Projects with Kids | 02 oct. 2025 | 00:12:13 | |
In this episode of Raising Thinkers, Shelley shares her journey of creating a large-scale art project with her children, emphasizing the importance of messy creativity. She discusses the steps taken to complete the project, the benefits of engaging in art for children's development, and offers practical tips for parents to manage the mess that comes with creative activities. The episode encourages parents to embrace the chaos of art projects, highlighting the lasting memories and skills that children gain through these experiences. | |||
| E43 Cultivating Young Writers and Readers with Stewart O. Dunn | 01 août 2025 | 00:37:55 | |
Listen in as children's book author Stewart O. Dunn joins us to discuss how to foster a love of reading and writing in kids with tips on curiosity, creativity, libraries, and the role of AI in learning.
Check out her work at: https://www.stewartodunn.com/ Find out more about Raising Thinkers and Mathematicians at: https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/ | |||
| E42 Supporting Your Child Through the College Essay Process with Carter Osborne | 11 juin 2025 | 00:25:44 | |
If you’ve ever wondered how to really prepare your child for the college essay years before they apply… this one’s for you. In my podcast conversation with Carter (a college essay coach and reflective writing advocate of https://www.carterosbornetutoring.com), we dive into: – Why students struggle with the “Tell us about yourself” prompt – How AI is tempting, but not a substitute for real thinking – What parents can do now (yes, even with an 8-year-old!) Spoiler: It’s not about cramming in more activities. It’s about making space for reflection. | |||
| E41 Chores for Children: Building Responsibility from the Start | 21 mai 2025 | 00:08:40 | |
In this episode of Raising Thinkers, host Shelley discusses the importance of chores in child development. She emphasizes how chores can help children build independence, responsibility, and a strong work ethic from a young age. Shelley provides age-appropriate chore suggestions and encourages parents to celebrate their children's efforts, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork within the family. Subscribe or check out the Raising Thinkers website for more content.
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| E40 Supporting Multilingualism with Beth Vaucher of Inspiring Young Learners | 23 avr. 2025 | 00:20:05 | |
In this engaging conversation, Shelley Love De Feliu and Beth Vaucher of Inspiring Young Learners explore the importance of supporting multilingual learners. Beth shares her journey as an educator and her passion for helping students embrace their cultural identities while learning new languages. The discussion covers practical strategies for parents and teachers, emphasizing the significance of curiosity, kindness, and connection in fostering a rich learning environment for multilingual children. Check it out on our website: https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/ | |||
| E39 Obstacle Courses: Building Skills through Play | 08 avr. 2025 | 00:08:54 | |
Read blog episode: https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/e39-obstacle-courses-building-skills-through-play Obstacle courses = fun + thinking skills! 🏃♀️ They boost problem-solving, creativity & goal-setting—all while getting kids moving! No fancy equipment needed, just imagination. | |||
| E38 The Power of Rhymes and Songs: Setting the Stage for Reading Success | 13 mars 2025 | 00:10:18 | |
Rhymes & songs aren’t just fun—they build early reading skills! From phonemic awareness to decoding words, these playful moments lay the foundation for strong readers. Tune in to learn how! #RaisingThinkers #EarlyLiteracy Full episode: https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/e38-the-power-of-rhymes-and-songs-setting-the-stage-for-reading-success-2/ | |||
| E37 Fort Building to Develop Thinkers | 26 févr. 2025 | 00:05:48 | |
Blanket forts, stick hideouts, and cardboard castles—fort building isn’t just fun, it’s brain-boosting! Kids develop spatial reasoning, problem-solving & creativity while playing. Embrace the mess & the magic! #RaisingThinkers #FortBuildingFun https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/e37-fort-building-to-develop-thinkers/ | |||
| E36 Making Thinking Visible at Home | 11 févr. 2025 | 00:09:47 | |
In this episode of Raising Thinkers, Shelly discusses the importance of visible thinking routines from Harvard's Project Zero, which can help children develop deeper thinking skills. She explains the history of Project Zero and introduces several effective thinking routines, including 'What Makes You Say That?', 'See, Think, Wonder', and 'Think, Pair, Share'. These routines encourage children to articulate their reasoning, observe their surroundings, and engage in thoughtful conversations, ultimately fostering critical thinking and curiosity in everyday situations. View: https://pz.harvard.edu/thinking-routines Visit: https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/e36-making-thinking-visible-at-home/
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| E35: Ten Ideas for Holiday Fun as a Family | 11 déc. 2024 | 00:08:59 | |
🎄✨ Looking for festive, fun, and budget-friendly ways to keep your kids learning, thinking, and creating this holiday season? From baking to scavenger hunts, advent puzzles, and more, discover 10 meaningful activities that spark joy and build memories. 🎁🧠 Check out the latest episode of Raising Thinkers now!
https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/s2-e35-ten-ideas-for-holiday-fun-as-a-family/ | |||
| E34: Deciphering Teacher Language on Report Cards | 05 déc. 2024 | 00:08:59 | |
Report card season is here! 📝 Ever puzzled by phrases like 'developing resilience' or 'shows originality'? 🤔 Let's decode 'teacherese' together! Get tips to understand feedback & ask the right questions to support your child. Join us on Raising Thinkers!
https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com//s2-e34-deciphering-teacher-language-on-report-cards/ | |||
| E33 The Wonder of Holiday Traditions | 27 nov. 2024 | 00:12:20 | |
✨ The holidays are magical, especially through a child’s eyes! Traditions like decorating, baking, or family movie nights create lasting memories. What are your favorites? Let’s inspire each other this season—share your ideas in the Raising Thinkers Community! 🎄🎉 Link: https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/s2-e33-the-wonder-of-holiday-traditions/ | |||
| E32: How to Pick a School for Your Child | 20 nov. 2024 | 00:26:11 | |
Finding the right school for your child is no small feat! 🎓 From educational philosophy to safety, these key questions will help you make the best choice for your family. 🏫✨ Join the Raising Thinkers Community for a handy checklist!
https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/s2-e32-how-to-pick-a-school-for-your-child/ | |||
| E31: Developing Flexible Mathematicians | 13 nov. 2024 | 00:11:22 | |
Math has come a long way! 🧠 From rigid steps to flexible, creative problem-solving, today’s math is all about building true understanding. Want tips to support your child’s math journey? Join our Raising Thinkers community! https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/s2-e31-developing-flexible-mathematicians/ | |||
| E30: Talking with Your Kids About Politics | 06 nov. 2024 | 00:08:56 | |
Wondering how to talk about politics with your kids after the election? Our latest post has age-appropriate ways to foster respect, model civil discourse, and help kids understand voting! 🌍 https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/s2-e30-talking-with-your-kids-about-politics/ | |||
| E29: RAFT Strategy for Developing Creativity and Empathy | 30 oct. 2024 | 00:09:02 | |
Boost creativity & critical thinking in kids with the RAFT strategy! 🧠 Choose a Role, Audience, Format, and Topic to spark new perspectives. Whether they’re a scientist talking to pets or a teacher giving directions, RAFT makes learning fun & engaging! https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/ | |||
| E28: Games for Every Moment... Even in the Car | 23 oct. 2024 | 00:08:26 | |
Summary In this episode of Raising Thinkers, Shelley discusses engaging, no-materials-required games that parents can play with their kids while on the go. These games not only entertain but also promote critical thinking, observation skills, and learning without the kids even realizing it. From classic games like 20 Questions and I Spy to more challenging activities like mental math and word association, Shelley provides a variety of options suitable for different age groups. She also encourages parents to share their favorite games and highlights the importance of community and resources for nurturing creativity in children. Subscribe at: https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/ | |||
| E27: SCAMPER: A Strategy for Creative and Divergent Thinking | 16 oct. 2024 | 00:09:33 | |
In this episode of Raising Thinkers, Shelly discusses the importance of fostering creativity in children and introduces the SCAMPER strategy as a structured way to encourage creative thinking. SCAMPER stands for Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to Another Use, Eliminate, and Reverse, each representing a method to inspire divergent thinking. Shelly provides practical examples for each component, emphasizing how these techniques can be applied in storytelling, problem-solving, and everyday situations. The conversation highlights the value of open-ended exploration and the joy of discovering innovative ideas through collaboration with children. Get full resources at: https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/s2e27-scamper-a-strategy-for-creative-and-divergent-thinking/ | |||
| E26: Prepping for Parent-Teacher Conferences: What Parents Really Need to Know | 10 oct. 2024 | 00:09:40 | |
🎙️ New Episode! 🎙️ In Ep 26 of Raising Thinkers, I’m sharing key questions and tips to help you make the most of your parent-teacher conferences! Get valuable insights and support your child’s success. Perfect for busy parents! 👩🏫👨👩👦 #Parenting #Education #RaisingThinkers | |||
| E25: Surviving Moving Day with Kids | 01 oct. 2024 | 00:10:33 | |
Summary In this episode of Raising Thinkers, the host shares personal experiences and practical tips for families moving with children. The conversation covers the challenges of relocating, the importance of asking for help, and strategies to keep kids engaged and emotionally supported during the transition. The host emphasizes the need for preparation, involvement of children in the moving process, and maintaining routines to ease the adjustment. The episode concludes with encouragement for families to view moving as an adventure and an opportunity for growth. Website link: https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/s2-e25-surviving-moving-day-with-kids/ | |||
| E24: AI, Will Robots Take Over Education? | 25 sept. 2024 | 00:16:12 | |
Summary In this episode, Shelly discusses the impact of AI on education and parenting, sharing insights on how AI can enhance creativity, streamline tasks, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use. She provides practical advice for parents and educators on integrating AI into their lives and highlights several AI tools that can be beneficial for both teaching and learning. https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/s2-e24-ai-will-robots-take-over-education/ | |||
| E23: To Do or Not to Do: Homework | 17 sept. 2024 | 00:14:08 | |
In this episode, I dive into the often dreaded topic of homework. We explore the research behind homework’s pros and cons, discuss how much is too much, and share tips for parents navigating homework challenges at home. I also reflect on my experiences as a teacher and provide insights on how to support your child's learning journey effectively. Whether you’re pro-homework or against it, this episode offers a balanced perspective on the ongoing debate. Download material here: https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/s2-e23-to-do-or-not-to-do-homework/ | |||
| E22: The Art of Gift Giving | 10 sept. 2024 | 00:05:41 | |
In this episode of Raising Thinkers, the host discusses the art of gift-giving and how it can be a valuable tool for developing a child's critical thinking skills. Drawing from personal experiences, including a recent birthday celebration for her husband, she explains how children can engage in thoughtful processes like considering a recipient's preferences, budgeting, and decision-making. She emphasizes the importance of teaching children to observe, reflect, and plan, and how this can also serve as a fun and meaningful way to introduce concepts like time awareness and financial literacy. Join the Raising Thinkers community for exclusive content and support https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/raising-thinkers/ Raising Mathematicians for those interested in enhancing their children's math education. https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/raising-mathematicians/ | |||
| E21: Please and Thank You: Manners Matter | 04 sept. 2024 | 00:09:17 | |
Summary Civility and politeness are important in society, and it is crucial for parents to teach their children these values. Politeness leads to respect and appreciation from others, and it sets a standard for expected behavior. Modeling polite behavior and prompting children to say please and thank you are effective ways to develop these habits. Writing thank you notes by hand is also a valuable practice. It is important to consider cultural differences in expectations of politeness and teach children to be sensitive and aware of different cultures. By modeling and setting high expectations, parents can raise polite members of society.
https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/s2-e21-please-and-thank-you-why-manners-matter/ | |||
| E20: Party Planning | 26 août 2024 | 00:07:50 | |
Summary:
In this episode, Shelley introduces the new season of Raising Thinkers and emphasizes the importance of raising children who can think critically and make informed decisions. She suggests involving children in party planning as a way to develop their thinking skills. Shelley shares her own experience of allowing her three-year-old daughter to help with party planning, highlighting the importance of age-appropriate involvement. She encourages parents to gradually give their children more ownership over the planning process and provides a template for party planning. Shelley also mentions the benefits of research and decision-making skills that children can develop through party planning.
Download the free pdf at: https://www.raisingthinkerspodcast.com/e20-party-planning/
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| E19: Cuál es tú pasión? | 02 sept. 2020 | 00:06:54 | |
Investigar algo que nos apasiona y disfrutamos nos brinda un gran placer, y no es diferente con nuestros hijos. ¿Qué pasa si les dejamos profundizar en algo que realmente quieren aprender? Este episodio te brinda una guía práctica sobre cómo ayudar a tu hijo en este proceso. | |||
| E19: What's Your Passion? | 02 sept. 2020 | 00:05:30 | |
Digging into something we're passionate about and enjoy brings us great pleasure, and it's no different with our children. What if we let them dig into something they want to learn? This episode gives you a quick practical guide of how to help your child through this process. | |||
| E18: El Poder de la Lectura | 19 août 2020 | 00:08:27 | |
Quieres ayudar a tu hijo/a a disfrutar leer? Porqué es importante leer? Cómo nos ayuda? Escucha este episodio por algunas ideas! También ahora tengo un sito de web con más sugerencias para padres y profesores: http://teach-learn-explore.weebly.com/ | |||
| E18: The Power of Reading | 19 août 2020 | 00:05:41 | |
Want to help develop a child who loves reading? Why bother to read at all? Take a few minutes to listen and grab a few new ideas. Also, I've started a website with some additional tips and ideas for both parents and teachers: http://teach-learn-explore.weebly.com/ | |||
| E17: Puedes Escapar? | 11 août 2020 | 00:06:58 | |
Que tal hacer una sala de escape en casa? Puedes ver como tu hijo puede resolver problemas y luego tu hijo puede diseñar uno para toda la familia! | |||