Play, Curiosity, and the Joy of Math with Dan Finkel

What if math could feel like play? 🎲 In this inspiring episode, mathematician and educator Dan Finkel —founder of Math for Love —joins 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. 📘 Show Notes & Links: 🧲 Sponsor: Today's episode is sponsored by Clixo —the award-winning magnetic play system that turns 2D shapes into endless 3D creations! Perfect for makerspaces, STEM labs, and creative kids at home. See 🎧

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Play, Curiosity, and the Joy of Math with Dan Finkel is an episode from The 10-Minute Teacher Show with Vicki Davis, the Cool Cat Teacher by Vicki Davis.

This episode is 15:56 long.

This episode was published on Nov 17, 2025.

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