"When I started school, I was introduced to the Montessori Method, and it taught me to see math as fun. And guess what? It is! Math can be a lot of fun, as long as you take your time. You can even make a game out of it!

This is what I hope to get across with all the lessons in this book. Math doesn’t have to be stressful, and it doesn’t have to be difficult. Hopefully at the end of this book, you will no longer have to worry about TAKS tests. Instead of being stressed, I hope that you will be able to look forward to your next math problem as an opportunity to learn and have fun!"

"I’m 10 years old and wrote this book so you can enjoy math as much as I do!
Good luck and I hope you had fun reading my book!"

Sofia Ivanka

Endorsements...
"Sofia is a ray of sunshine at Hope Center in our Kid’s Play program participating in Theater, dance and Music. A bright, creative, golden ray of light that swept into our arts outreach classes three seasons ago. I have had the joy of watching Sofia come week after week; absorb the information presented and then, radiated it out with hope and joy. She has such a strong desire to learn and be the best artist and person she can be. Sofia's smile is so telling of the sunlight that resides within her. Generous, joyful, and abounding with the enjoyment for the arts and her community of fellow students. What an extraordinary young artist. I am blessed to have her as part of our center!"

Jane Wainer
CEO/Executive Director of Hope Stone Inc.

"As Sofia’s math teacher I am thrilled that she decided to share her love of math with others. Sofia has a wonderful flexibility when it comes to mathematical thinking, and a natural desire to share it. This book is a product of that flexibility and desire. It is with pleasure that I call Sofia my student."

Erika Ohlhaver
M.Ed CEO of Educational Training and Consulting Inc.

"Sofia demonstrates a rare combination of wisdom and patience in her interests and her focus. It has been a joy to get to know her and support her as she has created a guide for kids studying 4th Grade mathematics. We can’t wait for her next book since she is so capable."
 
Dr. Karen Otazo Hofmeister
Director of Global Leadership Network Inc and Author of "The Truth About Being a Leader"
Houston, Texas