Combinatorics + Graph Theory

The Bridges of Konigsberg

Students are introduced to conjecture-making and Graph Theory through a classic problem from Discrete Mathematics.

Delightful Designs

• Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Garden Grow? introduces students to Combinatorial Designs through planting a garden according to specific rules.

• Whac-A-MOLS introduces students to the concept of Mutually Orthogonal Latin Squares.

Chef Steiner's Gumbo Kitchen (Delightful Designs 2.0)

Students are introduced to Combinatorial Designs (specifically Steiner Triple Systems) by filling gumbo orders that must abide by a predetermined set of rules.

NEW for Fall 2026 - Pictures coming soon!

Maze Mats

We first came across these at the Joint Mathematics Meetings during a Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival demonstration. They're now one of our most popular activities!

Spatial Reasoning & Logic Games

Students investigate geometry, combinatorics, and logic disguised as puzzle games. A blast for students of all ages!