Curricula
Exploring Imagination, Logic, and Wholeness in Education
From mathematics to metaphor—discover new ways to think, teach, and transform.
What if mathematics could be taught as both a science and a story?
What if logic and imagination weren’t opposites—but partners in helping children make sense of a complex world?
At Mathematizing Spirit, we are designing curricula that challenge conventional math instruction by introducing a groundbreaking approach called Axiometaphorical Thinking™—a framework developed by Dr. Troy Shepherd that unites metaphor and mathematics to support deeper learning, curiosity, and cross-disciplinary insight.
Why This Matters for Educators
If you're a teacher, principal, curriculum specialist, or education system leader, you’ve likely seen students struggle with math anxiety, disengagement, or compartmentalized thinking.
Our approach helps reverse that.
Axiometaphorical Thinking™ uses the power of metaphor—anchored by mathematical logic—to help students:
- Develop critical thinking and creative reasoning
- Make meaningful, embodied connections across subject areas
- Retain information through visual, narrative, and intuitive structures
- Gain confidence and curiosity in mathematics and beyond
This isn’t just a new strategy. It’s a new way of thinking—and teaching.
Current Curriculum Titles
What Is 1?
A Beautiful Introduction to Numbers for Curious Young Minds
By Troy Shepherd, OCT, PhD
This playful, rhyming picture book is a a bold, mind-opening professional guide for educators to help children explore the abstract nature of numbers while discovering that “one” can mean so many things. It gently introduces two foundational concepts in early math:
- Abstracting – understanding that numbers can represent different things
- Unitizing – seeing groups as single units
Upcoming Curricula Items
We’re currently building a series of curriculum guides, classroom resources, and teaching toolkits rooted in Axiometaphorical Thinking™. These materials will be designed for:
- Math educators (Grades 4–12)
- Cross-curricular planning teams
- School boards interested in innovative professional development
- Education departments seeking to integrate creative reasoning into STEM
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About the Author
Troy Shepherd, OCT, PhD (he/him, they/them) is an educator, researcher, and learning coach who has presented his research at institutions like the University of Toronto, York University, and the World Congress of Education. His work invites educators to explore wholeness in teaching—where intellect, imagination, and spirit converge.
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