Focusing on one math problem at a time!
This week on How You Play the Game: Strategy, Not Chance, we’re using UNO to talk about what happens when students get stuck in math. Just like in UNO, students need to know when to change direction, use a different strategy, and stay calm when the problem does not go the way they expected.
05/25/2026
🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
Their courage, dedication, and selflessness have helped protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. As we spend time with family and loved ones, we are grateful for those who gave so much in service to others.
From all of us at Counting Potential, we extend our deepest gratitude to our fallen heroes and their families.
Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.
05/25/2026
Summer Classes 2026 Information Sessions Are Here!
Thinking about summer math support for your child? Join us LIVE every Wednesday from 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM as we share everything you need to know about our Summer Classes 2026!
During these live sessions, we'll discuss:
✅ Available summer programs
✅ Grade-level support options
✅ Class schedules and expectations
✅ How we help students build confidence and close learning gaps
✅ Answers to your questions in real time
Whether your child needs extra support, wants to strengthen foundational skills, or is ready to get ahead for next school year, our summer programs are designed to help them succeed.
Information Sessions:
- Every Wednesday
- 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
🔗 Interested in joining our Summer Classes? Check the Information Session Calendar here: https://link.tutorboss.io/widget/bookings/summer-2026-info-session
Follow our social media pages for updates, reminders, math tips, and upcoming announcements about Summer Classes 2026.
We look forward to seeing you live!
In the game Sorry!, you can be moving forward and suddenly get sent all the way back to start.
For many students, math feels the same way.
They understand one lesson, finish one worksheet, or pass one quiz — and then the next topic makes them feel lost again.
This week on In the Kitchen with Ms. Kitchen – Lunch Edition, we’re talking about why students experience “one step forward, three steps back” in math and how parents can tell whether their child needs more practice or a stronger strategy.
Because math should not feel like a game of chance.
05/06/2026
Summer Info Session 2026 !
Join us LIVE every Wednesday, 12:30–1:00 PM!
Discover programs, ask questions, and get ready for summer success.
Most parents think summer = a fresh start.
But in math… it doesn’t work like that.
- Progress pauses—but gaps don’t disappear.
- What your child ends with this year… is what they start with next year.
So when math suddenly feels harder in September?
It didn’t start there… it just showed up.
The question is:
Will you pause and hope it gets better…
or take a small step now to build momentum?
Listen to the full podcast to understand what’s really happening—and what to do next.
https://open.substack.com/pub/countingpotential/p/zelda-math-what-happens-if-we-do?r=35nsog&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
04/21/2026
Why is math homework taking so long?
If your child understands the lesson…
but still takes forever to finish—
- it might not be understanding.
- it might be fluency.
Just like Sonic isn’t powerful because he’s fast—
he’s powerful because he doesn’t have to stop.
And in math?
Everything slows down when students lose momentum.
That’s when homework turns into frustration.
Good news: this can be fixed—with the right focus.
Join our Math Finals Prep Pop-Up (April 25)
and help your child build confidence and speed:
Grades 3-5: https://countingpotential.as.me/schedule/fb947b5a/?appointmentTypeIds[]=92009482
Grades 6-8: https://countingpotential.as.me/schedule/fb947b5a/?appointmentTypeIds[]=92009668
Full podcast video: https://open.substack.com/pub/countingpotential/p/sonic-math-why-homework-takes-so?r=35nsog&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
04/21/2026
They understand the math…
but word problems still trip them up.
That’s because word problems aren’t about ability—
they’re about recognizing patterns.
And most students were never taught how.
In this Finals Pop-Up, we’ll help students:
✔ decode multi-step word problems
✔ organize their thinking clearly
✔ stop second-guessing on tests
This is where confusion turns into confidence.
April 25, 2026
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (EST)
$47
Don’t let word problems cost them points on finals.
Register + book a consultation:
https://countingpotential.as.me/schedule/fb947b5a/?appointmentTypeIds[]=92009668
04/21/2026
Your child isn’t “bad at word problems”…
they just haven’t been shown the pattern yet.
If homework turns into frustration, guessing, or tears—this is your sign.
In this Finals Pop-Up, we’ll help your child:
✔ break down word problems step-by-step
✔ understand what the question is really asking
✔ build confidence before finals hit
No more guessing. No more overwhelm.
April 25, 2026
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (EST)
$47
Give your child the clarity they need before finals.
Save your spot + book a consultation:
https://countingpotential.as.me/schedule/fb947b5a/?appointmentTypeIds[]=92009482
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