Raising Thinkers

Shelley Feliú-Love
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Turn every car ride into an interactive audio adventure! Raising Thinkers is a screen-free, family co-listening podcast for elementary-aged kids. Whether you're heading to soccer practice, running errands, or taking a family road trip, we tackle math mysteries, logic puzzles, and "audio escape rooms" that your kids solve right in the backseat. We even weave in Spanish vocabulary as "secret codes" to boost cognitive flexibility! Hit play, pause to talk it out, and let’s raise some thinkers. ¡Convierta cualquier viaje en familia en una aventura! Un podcast bilingüe donde padres e hijos resuelven acertijos de lógica y matemáticas juntos.

  1. vor 1 Tag

    E47 World Cup Final Challenge

    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

  2. vor 3 Tagen

    E46 World Cup Locker Room Lockout

    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

  3. 06.10.2025

    E45 Simple Tips for Holiday Travel & Long Road Trips with Kids

    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.

  4. 02.10.2025

    E44 The Mess and Joy of Art Projects with Kids

    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.

  5. 01.08.2025

    E43 Cultivating Young Writers and Readers with Stewart O. Dunn

    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/

  6. 11.06.2025

    E42 Supporting Your Child Through the College Essay Process with Carter Osborne

    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.

  7. 21.05.2025

    E41 Chores for Children: Building Responsibility from the Start

    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.

  8. 23.04.2025

    E40 Supporting Multilingualism with Beth Vaucher of Inspiring Young Learners

    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/

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Turn every car ride into an interactive audio adventure! Raising Thinkers is a screen-free, family co-listening podcast for elementary-aged kids. Whether you're heading to soccer practice, running errands, or taking a family road trip, we tackle math mysteries, logic puzzles, and "audio escape rooms" that your kids solve right in the backseat. We even weave in Spanish vocabulary as "secret codes" to boost cognitive flexibility! Hit play, pause to talk it out, and let’s raise some thinkers. ¡Convierta cualquier viaje en familia en una aventura! Un podcast bilingüe donde padres e hijos resuelven acertijos de lógica y matemáticas juntos.

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  • Erstellt von
    Shelley Feliú-Love
  • Jahre aktiv
    2020 - 2026
  • Folgen
    66
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