Wax On, Math On: What Karate Kid Teaches Us About Learning
Remember The Karate Kid? Daniel LaRusso wants to learn karate. He’s being bullied, and he’s desperate to fight back. So he turns to Mr. Miyagi—a quiet, mysterious handyman with a bonsai collection and a serious love for chores. But instead of kicks, punches, and sparring, what does Miyagi have Daniel do? Daniel is furious. “This…
The One Math Move Every Child Needs to Master
Sometimes your biggest strength doesn’t come from knowing everything—but from deeply understanding one thing. Let me tell you a story… A 10-year-old boy once decided to study judo—even though he had lost his left arm in a devastating accident. He began training with an old Japanese master. After weeks of practice, the boy noticed something…
What If We Taught Addition Like a Language—and a Workout for the Brain?
Our brains are pattern-hungry machines. They’re constantly looking for connections—in images, sounds, movements, words, numbers, even emotions. It’s why music feels magical and poetry can give us goosebumps. It’s also why kids naturally connect with language. We teach reading with stories, songs, visuals, and conversation. But math? It’s often taught in isolation—disconnected from the joy, play,…
Math Time Is Bonding Time—If You Do This One Thing Differently.
Can We Be Mindful About Math? Okay, hear me out.I’m not saying you need to light a candle, hum “OMMM,” in the living room before your kid does a math worksheet. But what if we brought a little more presence to the way we approach math at home? You know—curious, focused, low-pressure presence. The kind…
Why a 10¢ Worksheet Beats a $29/month Math Program—Every Time
Think about this for a second. If you want to get your child into a sport—say, basketball—how do you actually help them get good at it? Do you run to the store and grab the most expensive basketball?Buy them Jordan shoes because clearly, fancy gear = elite performance?Sign them up for a $1,000 camp with a…
How to turn roars into giggles
Cookie: “You are just the biggest Pterodactyl!”Dandy: “Why is that?”Cookie: “Because you’re the meanest dinosaur!” When kids get upset, their emotions can feel as big as a dinosaur stomping through the room. But what if we could help them to swap their ROAR for a giggle? Humor is a powerful tool to help children express…