I'm Yael Tal, a passionate educator and mother of three curious boys. I’ve been teaching math and statistics for over 25 years—guiding students from all ages and levels through meaningful and creative learning experiences.
In addition to teaching Math Olympiad and coaching competitive teams, I created and continue to teach Thinking Challenges and Math—a hands-on, puzzle-based course that sparks critical thinking through visualizations, games, and magical math moments.
For me, teaching isn’t just a job—it’s a creative mission to help students enjoy the beauty of thinking and problem-solving.
Puzzles, logic games, and fun experiments make learning math and science an exciting discovery process.
Math comes alive with magic tricks and illusions that inspire curiosity and deep questioning.
Students explore 3D structures with unit cubes—developing spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Students work together in a creative, supportive environment where ideas and challenges flow freely.
Students are grouped by ability, not age—ensuring the right challenge level for each learner.
Thinking Challenges & Math
Classes are taught in:
Sunnyvale, CA 94087