This episode of my weekly radio/TV show Cool Cat Teacher Talk spotlights two important topics. First, I Have eight news stories that you'll want to hear about AI. Then, I have interviews with math educators Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams and Dr. Gina Kling, co-authors of Math Fact Fluency: 60+ Games and Assessment Tools to Support Learning and Retention. We'll dive into how to help children learn math in a low-stress way and they'll give us their favorite math games. Then, at the end of the show, I'll

My students asked me about the Adam Raine wrongful death suit. Parents have asked me. So, I had to spend some time digging into the issues there and how I will be part of the solution. Part of protecting kids from their favorite 'homework helper.' We should all be concerned, and I look forward to continuing to learn and converse about the issue of our times as it relates to children. Show notes and resources: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/chatgpt-wrongful-death-suit

Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to go from being a nature-loving Midwesterner to a pivotal figure in wildlife law enforcement? Discover how Tim Santel's unique career path led him to fight against big cat trafficking and rhino and elephant poaching as he become a champion for wildlife conservation. Episode Summary: This episode is personal for me. I recently returned from a conservation trip with CBCC and Wild Tomorrow where the enormity of poaching, as well as the i...

(The Center Square) - School cell phone bans are sweeping the nation, and with a Senate bill waiting for a vote, Pennsylvania may be the next state to act. The Senate Education Committee convened Tuesday for a hearing with educators, policymakers, and even students to discuss the practicality and wisdom of taking tech out of kids’ hands throughout the school day. With a mental health crisis among children and widespread reports from teachers exhausted by the task of policing students distracted by

Visual Accuity and Longevity Happy Halloween everybody! Hope everybody is dressing up, My kids are being Spiderman, Boba Fett, and a black cat. I am going out as Darth Vader. If you are new to parenting, you are probably also realizing that candy is an alcohol equivalent for children and they literally become “drunk” after several pieces of concentrated sugar. Sorry Mormon church…..concentrated sugar is a drug. But enough about candy! Today on Full Scope, we are going to ...

1pm - Wow, our state is horrible at teaching math // Trump moves closer to eliminating Education Department amid government shutdown // ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide. Spike attended in Edmonds! // 100 miles into road trip, family realizes their cat is on top of their van

This month on Extraordinaire on Aire, students are reading children's books. This episode is Pete the Cat read by Enrique Choca.

My first time at CarFest this year and honestly, it blew me away! Created in 2012 by Chris Evans with the sole purpose of raising money for charity partners, over the past 13 years, CarFest has raised more than £27m for UK charities. How wonderful is that?! It’s an incredible event run with heart and soul, benefiting amazing charities such as: BBC Children In Need, Young Epilepsy, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Rainbow Trust, Starlight Children’s Foundation and Teenage Cancer Trust. Along with money

Send us a text Ishara is thrilled to share her latest interview with Mac Barnett, the 2025-2026 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature! As the ninth writer to receive this prestigious honor, Mac has been inspiring young readers across the country with his imaginative stories and dedication to fostering a love of reading. Mac Barnett is a celebrated author known for his wildly creative and humor-filled books that captivate kids everywhere. In this delightful interview, Ishara and Ma...

Cats, shipwrecks, and a historical journey.We’re kicking off a new book: Luna the Cat, a children’s chapter book packed with archaeology, adventure, and (of course) cats.A kids’ book with real history, real archaeology… and real cat energy. We talk about what works, what surprises us, and why it’s a great intro to real history for young readers.Plus, don’t miss next episode! We’ll be joined by one of the authors (and our friend) to hear how the book came to life.___NEW! We’re now on Goodreads,

Maddie and Triggs can’t wait to watch the season finale of their favourite show, Trumpet Cat. But there’s one small problem… snack attacks! Maddie’s popcorn is loud, Triggs’s doggy biccies are even louder - and no-one can hear Trumpet Cat! As Maddie and Triggs grumble about how annoying and different the other one is, they also wonder if these differences might also be what makes them the perfect pair.

In this episode, I introduce you to Ambreen B. who lives in Jerusalem with her husband and 2 daughters, and her cat. Ambreen loves productivity and finds it interesting when people are more organized than her. She heard an interview on another podcast and loved hearing how kids get organized and the structure.  As her life became more complex by getting a home to manage, getting married, and having children, she knew “Ok, I don’t have to reinvent the wheel.”  The boxes acted as a landing place for

We’re wrapping up "Finders Keepers," a book with big ideas that just didn’t land. In this episode, we explore why such a promising concept didn’t quite work, and we dig into what archaeology is really like compared to how the author seems to see it. It’s been a ride... but we’re ready for the next book.Up next: "Luna the Cat"! A children’s chapter book by our friends and colleagues Michael Thomin and Nicole Grinnan. It tells the story of Spain’s first attempt to settle North

In this episode, I introduce you to Mercedes who is married with two young children and a one eyed siamese cat. When she was expecting her first baby, she knew she needed to get some systems in place to get organized and stay organized once she had the baby. Her husband listened to a lot of podcasts at the time so she decided to find one about organizing. Two popped up but she ultimately chose Organize 365® because Abby had just found out she was pregnant with Grayson so she related the episodes.

In this episode, I introduce you to Mercedes who is married with two young children and a one eyed siamese cat. When she was expecting her first baby, she knew she needed to get some systems in place to get organized and stay organized once she had the baby. Her husband listened to a lot […]

On this episode of The Children’s Hour, junior producer and intern Thaniel Lentz takes us through the incredible history and science of animation. From early tools like the zoetrope and flipbooks to famous characters like Felix the Cat and Mickey Mouse, we learn how still pictures came to life.The post Animation appeared first on The Children's Hour.

Creativity can emerge from our most vulnerable moments. When we choose to face emotion rather than suppress it, we often uncover new ways to heal, connect, and create.In this powerful solo episode, Brian Bogert shares the emotional story behind his first children’s book, The Cat Who Watched the Wind. Written in just 13 days, the book began as a way to process the near loss of his family’s cat, Fury. What followed was an unexpected journey of grief, love, legacy, and synchronicity.Brian walks through

This week on the Power of Choice series, I’m opening up about a part of my story I’ve never fully shared before: what it’s been like to step out of the “shoulds” I grew up with and start choosing my own spiritual path as an adult.For most of my life, my spiritual path was chosen for me. Church on Sundays, Children’s choir (which I did love!), the beliefs and rhythms my family lived by. It all shaped me, but it wasn’t always my choice. It hasn’t been linear, and it hasn’t been easy. For years, I

In the final episode of the Nurturing New Beginnings series, we are joined by Cat, a Senior Parenting Worker for some top tips and strategies to support both parents and children with the transition back-to-school after the summer holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dodge and a cat realise they are not so different after all.