Author: MariaD

“My Hundred Friends” Campaign Update #1: Evolution of the Pages

My Hundred Friends - Natural Math - Evolution of the Cover

This is a joint blog post by Kara Shane Colley, the author of My Hundred Friends soon to be published at Natural Math, and Dr. Maria Droujkova, the founder of Natural Math. We’ll be posting periodic updates about the book on

Posted in Make & Grow

Math Maker News: Modultown! by Dec 1, zoo puzzle-hunt, and Future Book Club volunteering

Modultown!

Mathematics of the children, by the children, for the children. Big thanks and a bonus tier at Modultown! crowdfunding Thanks to six score backers, our next children’s puzzle-adventure story, Modultown! by Dr. Sasha Fradkin and Dr. Allison Bishop, reached its funding target on

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A Heart That Continually Grows Forever or Infinitely

Nonlinear heart pattern by Sophia

By Sophia Zhanissov (grade 6) and Maria Droujkova Some math activities are so rich in mathematical connections, inspirations, and energy! If mathematical routines were people, Growing Patterns would be a pillar of the community. Growing Patterns routine connects several key ideas

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Summer camps with Pomo and Navajo math friends: June 2024 news

Navajo Prep Math Camp 2024 group photo

Hello, math friend! I’m Dr. Maria Droujkova, director of Natural Math and co-president of the Natural Math Alliance. Please write me any time at reach.out@naturalmath.com if you have a question or would like to talk about learning advanced mathematics in kind ways.

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