{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Play, Curiosity, and the Joy of Math with Dan Finkel","description":"What if math could feel like play? \ud83c\udfb2 In this inspiring episode, mathematician and educator Dan Finkel\u2014founder of Math for Love\u2014joins Vicki Davis, the Cool Cat Teacher, to explore how curiosity, productive struggle, and play can make math more meaningful and fun for every learner. Discover how to start math lessons with questions, why struggle builds deeper understanding, and how to help students fall in love with problem-solving again. Perfect for teachers, parents, and anyone who wants to make learning joyful. \ud83d\udcd8 Show Notes &amp;amp; Links: https:\/\/www.coolcatteacher.com\/e919&amp;nbsp; \ud83e\uddf2 Sponsor: Today\u2019s episode is sponsored by Clixo\u2014the award-winning magnetic play system that turns 2D shapes into endless 3D creations! Perfect for makerspaces, STEM labs, and creative kids at home. See https:\/\/www.clixo.com\/pages\/target\/&amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe and listen to more episodes of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. ","author_name":"10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher","author_url":"https:\/\/www.coolcatteacher.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38980740\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195306750"}