Ten Minute Math: Recent Episodes
Jan & Colleen
Ten Minute Math helps parents purposefully build strong number sense in everyday routines so that their children can find the joy, wonder and beauty of mathematics because confidence in math can be life changing as children develop interests that lead to college and career opportunities.
Today we are going to answer the question, “How can I implement early math research into practical everyday ideas for supporting my child’s number sense?”
Today is the start of our final week or Week 4 of our Ten Minute Math 4-Week Challenge. If this is the first time you have heard about this challenge, go back and listen to Episodes 141 through 144 and join in the fun!
We are here to help your child have some fun this summer while developing number sense. Today is the start of Week 2 of our 4-Week Challenge.
If your child is looking for something fun to do at home, consider joining us in our Ten Minute Math 4 Week Challenge. We are kicking off today with Week 1 of the Challenge!
With the start of summer break from school coming fast, we thought it would be a great time to bring back the Ten Minute Math 4 Week Challenge. So today we are going to explain what the 4 Week Challenge is all about.
Today we are going to answer the question, “How can teachers use the Ten Minute Math Website to partner with their students’ parents to support math?”
Today we are going to answer the question, “What is the same and what is different between the math parents learned and what we are teaching today?”
Today we are going to answer the question, “How can I make math part of my child’s daily routine?”
Today we are going to answer the question that is probably on the mind of most parents of young children, “How do I know if my child is ready for preschool?”
Today we are going to answer the question, “What Math Can You Do With 3 To 4 Year Olds?”
Today we are going to answer the question, “What Math Can You Do With 1 to 2 year olds?”
Today we are going to replay a popular episode that we recorded last year explaining Pi Day. Here is a replay of Episode 79 titled What is Pi Day?
Today we are going to replay one of our most popular episodes that we recorded last year. Here is a replay of Episode 84 titled How Does A Child Learn To Multiply Numbers?
Today we are going to learn the tenth step in mastering basic multiplication facts using games.
Today we are going to learn the ninth step in mastering basic multiplication facts using games.
Today we are going to learn the eighth step in mastering basic multiplication facts using games.
Today we are going to learn the seventh step in mastering basic multiplication facts using games.
Today we are going to learn the sixth step in mastering basic multiplication facts using games.
Today we are going to learn the fifth step in mastering basic multiplication facts using games.
Today we are going to learn the fourth step in mastering basic multiplication facts using games.
Today we are going to learn the third step in mastering basic multiplication facts using games.
Today we are going to learn the second step in mastering basic multiplication facts using games.
Today we are going to talk about our favorite things for holiday math gifts for preschoolers.
Today we are going to answer the question, “What does a child have to learn to be able to count?”
Today we are going to talk about a strategy for learning addition facts called Compensation.
Today is our third podcast interview in a 3-part series with Lynn from Math Rack. Make sure to listen carefully to this episode for an opportunity to win a Math Rack GIVEAWAY.
Today we are back for the second podcast interview with Lynn from Math Rack. Make sure you listen for the GIVEAWAY we will be announcing during this podcast.
Today we are so excited to announce we have invited a special guest to a series of THREE podcast episodes to tell us all about the Math Rack. This is the first of three episodes and we know you are going to love our guest!
Today we are going to discuss the tenth or final step in mastering addition math facts.
Today we are going to take a look back to see what we discussed in our first 100 episodes.
Today is the start of our final week or Week 4 of our Ten Minute Math 4-Week Challenge. If this is the first time you have heard about this challenge, go back and listen to Episodes 33 through 36 and join in the fun!
We are here to help your child have some fun this summer while developing number sense. Today is the start of Week 2 of our 4-Week Challenge.
If your child is looking for something fun to do at home, consider joining us in our Ten Minute Math 4 Week Challenge.
With the start of June and summer break from school, we thought it would be a great time to bring back the Ten Minute Math 4 Week Challenge. So today we are going to explain what the 4 Week Challenge is all about.
Today we are going to answer the question, “What does the research say about early math skills?”
Today we are going to answer the question, “What can I learn from the Ten Minute Math Podcast?”
Last week we mentioned six different dice games that you can play to learn the math facts. Today we are going to share some fun card games to also learn the math facts.
Today we are going to give you ideas for fun dice games that you can play with your child to support your child in learning the basic math facts!
In the next two episodes we will be sharing fun games that children can play with dice and playing cards to learn the math facts, but in order to play these games, children first need to learn strategies. In this episode we will replay Episode 69 to share some strategies children use to add numbers.
Today we are going to replay Episode 23 to answer all your Frequently Asked Questions about our Ten Minute Math Mini Courses.
In this episode we will replay Episode 28 to address the importance of Skip Counting that we talked about briefly last week as it relates to number sense.
Today we are going to answer the question, “How does a child learn to multiply numbers?”
Today we are going to discuss ways to support a preschool child from giving up when learning math.
Today we are going to help you decide what level for Adding & Subtracting your toddler is currently at.
Today we are going to help you decide what level of Comparing Numbers your toddler is currently at?
Today we are going to help you decide what level of Spatial Reasoning your toddler is currently at?
Today we are going to answer a question we hear often…Is drilling flashcards the best way to learn the basic math facts?
Today we are going to name and describe each of the levels of learning for adding and subtracting. The ability to add and subtract is another important component of number sense.
Today we are going to name and describe each of the Comparing Numbers Learning Levels. The ability to compare numbers using benchmarks is an important component of number sense.
Last week we talked about the Counting Learning Levels and today we are going to describe each of the Spatial Reasoning Learning Levels. Both Counting and Spatial Reasoning are important components of number sense.
Today we are going to talk about why number sense is so important when children get to middle school.
Today we are going to talk about a website called Bedtime Math. We will discuss how to use the website to support your child in building number sense.
Today we are going to talk about what was wrong with the way that you and I learned math.
Today we are going to explain why a child needs to know one and two more or less when counting.
Today we are going to discuss the differences between the four Math Mini Courses that we currently offer.
December is fast approaching and the holidays will soon be here, so today we thought we would replay a special episode we put together last year for some fun holiday gift ideas for that special child in your life.
Today we are going to talk about five activities grandparents can do to support their grandchild’s number sense.
Today we are going to talk about how you can decide what level your toddler is at for counting.
Today we are going to talk about what parents can do to prepare their toddler for math at school.
Today we are going to talk about how the Part-Part-Whole Mini Course can help your child develop number sense.
Since we started our second season last week, we thought we would replay Episode 8 where we answered the question, What Is Ten Minute Math? so we can build your understanding of the purpose for this podcast.
This is the official start of season two of the Ten Minute Math Podcast! Today we are going to talk about the topics that were discussed in season one.
Today we are going to answer the question, “Does everyone that memorizes the basic math facts have number sense?”
Today we are going to answer the question, “How Can I Tell If My Child Inherited The Math Gene?”
Today we are going to answer the question, “Will My Child Develop Math Anxiety Like Me?”
Today we are going to talk about how you can help your child as young as two years old build number sense.
Today we are going to talk about how children can learn math facts without drilling flash cards.
Today we are going to talk about how you can build your child’s Number Sense in just ten minutes a day.
Today we are going to talk about “Math Anxiety” and how you can help your child avoid it.
Last week we talked about math activities that you can do at the beach. Today we are going to talk about math you can find at the playground.
Last week we talked about math activities that you can do outside. Today we are going to talk about math you can find at the beach.
I think we are all anticipating the longer sunny days of summer, so today we are going to discuss what outside math activities you can do with your child.
Congratulations for participating in Week 4 of our FREE 4-week challenge on How to Support Your Child’s Number Sense!
Congratulations for participating in Week 3 of our FREE 4-week challenge on How to Support Your Child’s Number Sense.
Congratulations for participating in Week 2 of our FREE 4-week challenge on How to Support Your Child’s Number Sense.
Congratulations for participating in Week 1 of our FREE 4-week challenge on How to Support Your Child’s Number Sense.
In this episode we are announcing our FREE 4-week challenge that you can join through our weekly podcast starting next week.
As we are preparing to launch our third Math Mini Number Sense Course on May 1st, we are going to revisit Episode 5 which answers the question, “What are daily Routines for math?”
In this episode we will address the most common question we continue to see from both parents and teachers. Today you are going to hear a replay of our 4th Episode which addresses the question, What is Number Sense?
In this episode we will talk about how kids can actually visualize or see math to make it more understandable.
In this episode we will explain what Skip Counting is and why it is taught in the math classroom.
In this episode we will teach you how to play a dice game with your young children called “Stuck In The Mud.”
In this episode we will teach you how to modify the popular game of Cribbage so that you can play with your younger children.
Today we are celebrating a milestone of 25 episodes and looking back to how it all began.
In this episode we will replay Episode 12 on the importance of a growth mindset. We heard from a parent that has already taken the Ten Minute Math Mini Course that promoting a Growth Mindset by reframing her child’s words and using the power of the word YET really helped support her child in believing he can learn.
Since we just released our second Math Mini Course on February 1st, we decided to replay Episode 6 on the Frequently Asked Questions about our Ten Minute Math Mini Courses designed for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and preschool teachers.
In this episode we will talk about how to identify your child’s current Counting Learning Level so that you can implement activities to move your child forward in learning.
In this episode we will talk about learning levels of a child’s spatial reasoning so that you can identify your own child’s learning level.
In this episode we will talk about how math has changed to more problem solving as opposed to computation.
In this episode we will talk about what New Year’s Resolution you can keep to help your child develop number sense.
In this episode we are explaining why it might take a whole page of work to answer one math question.
In this episode we are doing our second interview with Kara, a parent of two young boys, who just completed the Ten Minute Math Mini Course. Listen in as she shares her experiences.
In this episode we will talk about what a Number Talk is and why we implement them in the math classroom.
In this episode we will talk about how children use number sense strategies. One of those strategies is the idea of one and two more or less.
In this episode we are taking time to say thanks to all parents, grandparents, daycare providers and teachers in making a difference in a child’s life. We will also discuss the importance of a growth mindset.
In this episode we will talk about our top 5 fun holiday gift ideas that will support your child in math. Specifically, these five gifts will help your child develop number sense.
In this episode we are doing our first live parent interview with Stacie, a parent of two toddlers, who just completed the Ten Minute Math Mini Course.
In this episode we will provide you with some specific details and share feedback from parents who have already taken our Ten Minute Math Mini Course on Spatial Reasoning so that you can hear first-hand how this course is supporting parents as their child’s first teacher.
In this episode we will discuss an upcoming opportunity to learn more about how to support 3-5 year olds in developing number sense.
In this episode we will discuss the difference between memorizing and knowing from memory. We will also talk about the definition of “fluently.”
In the episode we will share answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about our Math Mini Courses designed for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and preschool teachers.
In this episode we will share the benefits of supporting your child in developing a lifelong love of math! We also want to let you know about an upcoming opportunity to learn more about how you can add math to your child’s daily routines.
In this episode we will explore the four components of number sense and tell you about an opportunity to learn more about each of these components.
In this episode we will explore the importance of a growth mindset and the power of “Yet.” We will also talk about mistakes as part of the learning process.
In this episode we will explore changes that have been made to math instruction. We will discuss the use of five and ten frames and we will also discuss what the heck is a rekenrek.
The Ten Minute Math Podcast will help parents answer the two big questions...Why is math taught differently today? and How can I support my own child at home?
We are two math-loving educators on a mission to help parents use normal everyday routines such as bedtime, playtime or mealtime as opportunities to build their children’s number sense so that their children can find the joy, wonder and beauty of mathematics.