Ages 8 and up
Math Mentorship
“My child needs individual attention.”
Weekly support for schoolwork, stronger foundations, confidence, enrichment, and questions that deserve more room.
- 45-60 minutes weekly
- Tue & Thu afternoons
- $195/month
Ages 3 and up · NE Portland
A warm place for children to think deeply about mathematics.
The Number Garden offers mentorship, math circles, and beginner chess for children who need richer challenge, steadier support, or a playful place to follow their curiosity.
Which program fits?
Start with what your child needs now.
Ages 3-13
Math Circles
“My child comes alive around shared puzzles.”
Age-banded Saturday groups for patterns, conjectures, surprising problems, and the pleasure of figuring things out together.
- 30-60 minutes weekly
- Saturday mornings
- $120-$240 per season
Ages 4 and up
Chess Studio
“My child wants a welcoming way into chess.”
Mini-games, puzzles, coached play, and real strategic questions help beginners build toward the full game.
- 30-60 minutes weekly
- Tue & Thu afternoons
- $120/month
A studio you can know
See the place, meet the founder, and try the mathematics.
Families should not have to choose a program from promises alone. The Number Garden is a real Portland studio with an approach you can see in the room, in the teaching, and in the materials.
Meet Paul and see the studio“You have ignited in Owen an appreciation and interest for math that did not exist before you came into his life.”
Explore our materials
Try the ideas, not just the claims.
Browse original visual prompts, interactive lessons, puzzles, and carefully sequenced games developed at The Number Garden.
Your first visit
A conversation before a commitment.
Meet Paul, look around the studio, and talk about what your child enjoys, avoids, or wants more of. Together, you can decide whether a Number Garden program feels like the right next step.
- 1Choose a free time
- 2Visit the NE Portland studio
- 3Leave with a clear recommendation
Now enrolling for Fall 2026
Start with a free studio visit.
Free introductory visits are available before ongoing enrollment.