Mariela Santillana is a curriculum designer and the founder of Math Tech Connections. She is a former classroom teacher who is passionate about creating engaging, standards-aligned resources for grades 1–6.
This Multiplication Fluency Bundle Includes 5 Steps & Partner Game Books:STEP 1 - Models: Students will practice skip counting and using models (arrays and equal groups) to represent multiplication. (11 brochures)STEP 2 - Strategies: Students will review multiplication properties and strategies to help them build fluency. (5 brochures)STEP 3 - Practice: Students will practice their math facts through fun activities/games. Students should be encouraged to keep their strategies bookmarks close and
Practice multiplication facts with these 11 FUN no-prep math brochures. Each panel includes a fun activity! Cover: Skip Counting Wheel, Fact Families Panel 1: Fact Search Panel 2: Create an Equation (use the spinner provided or two 6-sided dice) Panel 3: Roll and Solve (use a 6-sided die) Panel 4: Color by Code Panel 5: Maze Purchase the COMPLETE bundle and Save!Included:x2-x12 tri-folds____________________________**Want Trifolds for every standard? View the bundles below: 1st Grade Math Tri-Fol
Third Grade Math Sorting activities are engaging and encourage critical thinking during math centers! Easily differentiate this interactive math activity by using the sorts with or without the labels. Ways to use: math warm ups, small group lesson, independent math center, partner activity, math assessment, or homework! What is Included?- 184 Printable and Digital math sorts! - Student Notebook Dividers - Students keep their math sorts notebook organized with these dividers. Includes lea
This Division Fluency bundle includes FIVE steps:STEP 1 - Models: Students will practice repeated subtraction and using models (arrays and equal groups) to represent division. (11 brochures)STEP 2 - Strategies: Students will review division properties and strategies to help them build fluency. (5 brochures)STEP 3 - Practice: Students will practice their math facts through fun activities/games. Students should be encouraged to keep their strategies bookmarks close and refer to them as needed. (11
These Multiplication math games help students practice multiplication strategies using equal groups, repeated addition, number lines, and arrays. Students stay focused and organized during math centers with easy-to-use printable and digital activities. Learning Goal: I can solve multiplication problems by thinking about equal groups of objects. >> Click PREVIEW to view the 3 activities ★ What's Included? ★ Printable Centers:Activity #1: Clip Cards (18 cards)Activity #2: Matching Car
Do you need an, engaging Back to School activity? Students will love this All About Me Dodecahedron Project. Perfect for third, fourth, and fifth grade. Complete this getting to know you activity during the first week of school. After putting the dodecahedron together, display the projects around the room. They are perfect for open house! Included in this Back to School activity packet:- 6 pages (2 circles per page) - recording sheet - answer key * a one page version has been added Topics Cov
Introduce Division with Interactive Google Slides!Review key division skills by exploring equal groups, picture models, and simple equations. While working through these digital slides, students will:✔️ Match visual models to division equations ✔️ Solve real-world word problems by partitioning objects into equal groups ✔️ Choose correct expressions to match a quotient ✔️ Analyze statements and identify those that match a given division scenario With 23 slides of scaffolded practice, these activ
Review 3rd grade multiplication and division with this engaging and hands-on math dodecahedron craft! This printable 3D project is the perfect way to reinforce equal groups, arrays, number lines, and word problems while giving students a meaningful review activity. Great for wrapping up your unit or using as a math center or sub plan! ⭐Purchase the bundle & SAVE!Included in this math activity packet:- 6 printable pages (2 circles per page, 12 circles total) - Recording sheet - Answer key - Step
Use these 3rd grade Seasonal-Themed Math Activities as Morning Work, Math Centers, Math Spiral Review, or Early Finisher Activities. You’ll see puzzles, games, riddles, crafts and more with fun and engaging monthly themes. Save 60% when you purchase the complete bundle!Each activity includes 2 levels to help you differentiate for your students. We include color graphics for reusable centers or BW for easy copying. This Complete Bundle includes 8 activities per month (August-May). That
Review 3rd Grade Operations & Algebraic Thinking Math Standards (multiplication, division, fact families, multiplication properties) with this bundle of math tri-folds. Each booklet is designed for student success. The questions gradually increase in difficulty and are presented in a variety of formats. Each standard includes THREE trifolds. Use these engaging booklets during math intervention, assessments, homework, spiral review, test prep and more! Teacher Feedback: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“These are PERFE
Review multiplication facts with this Fall themed set of 8 PRINT + DIGITAL Coloring Pages. The Google Forms option gives students instant feedback!⭐Purchase the complete bundle!* INCLUDED Digital Color by Code:8 Google Forms - (Each form has 15 questions and reviews facts x2-x12.) x2x3x4x5x6x7x8x98 Printable Worksheets - (A printable version is now included. Print the cover and all 8 pages to create a fact fluency book) x2x3x4x5x6x7x8x9* HOW DOES THE DIGITAL OPITON WORK?Think of the Google For
Help your students build strong addition and subtraction skills from the earliest facts to multi-digit strategies with this growing bundle of no-prep math brochures! This set includes 60 trifold worksheets designed to support number sense, fluency, and confidence from within 5 all the way to within 1,000. Each brochure focuses on a specific skill and is perfect for independent work, small groups, homework, or a fact fluency station. INCLUDED:✔️ 12 brochures for Addition & Subtraction within
Use these December Christmas Math Worksheets as Morning Work, Math Centers, or Early Finisher Activities. ⭐ Save BIG when you purchase the YEAR-LONG bundles: 1st & 2nd Grade (80 seasonal & holiday activities)3rd Grade (160 seasonal & holiday activities)4th Grade (160 seasonal & holiday activities)5th Grade (160 seasonal & holiday activities)Activities Included: Multiplication OrnamentsDivision BooksGingerbread MazesLogic PuzzlesFraction SquaresArea SquaresVocabulary CrosswordsMultiplication P
These Addition and Subtraction math games will save you time and help students stay focused and organized during math centers. Learning Goal: I can use strategies to fluently add and subtract within 1,000. >> Click PREVIEW to view the 3 activities ★ What's Included? ★ Printable Centers:Activity #1: Clip Cards (18 cards)Activity #2: Matching Cards (18 matching sets)Activity #3: Math Sort (18 cards)Digital Centers:Activity #1: Clip Cards in Google Forms Activity #2: Matching Cards in Goo
Solve Word Problems with Interactive Google Slides!Review key multiplication and division skills by solving real-world word problems using models, equations, and logical reasoning. While working through these digital slides, students will:✔️ Solve one-step word problems using multiplication and division within 100 ✔️ Match arrays, number sentences, and story problems ✔️ Use drawings and equations to show their thinking ✔️ Solve multiple-choice and true/false problems to show understanding With
Introduce multiplication facts using skip counting, arrays, and equal groups. Purchase the COMPLETE bundle and Save! INCLUDED:STEP 1 - Models: Students will practice skip counting and using models (arrays and equal groups) to represent multiplication. 11 tri-folds (x2 - x12)____________________________**Want Trifolds for every standard? View the bundles below: 1st Grade Math Tri-Folds2nd Grade Math Tri-Folds3rd Grade Math Tri-Folds4th Grade Math Tri-Folds5th Grade Math Tri-Folds6th Grade Math Tr
These Division math games help students practice division concepts using equal groups, arrays, and division models. Students stay focused and organized during math centers with printable and digital activities included. Learning Goal: I can solve division problems by taking a set of objects and partitioning the objects into equal shares. >> Click PREVIEW to view the 3 activities ★ What's Included? ★ Printable Centers:Activity #1: Clip Cards (18 cards)Activity #2: Matching Cards (18 ma
Review 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math standards with these FUN Math Mazes. This mega bundle includes 80 mazes that will keep students engaged! Use during math stations, math homework, or math test prep. >> Click PREVIEW to view more details! Included in this multi-grade level bundle:⭐ 3rd Grade Math Mazes (25 mazes)Maze 1 - Multiplication (equal groups) Maze 2 - Division (equal shares) Maze 3 - Multiplication & Division (word problems) Maze 4 - Multiplication & Division (unknown number in
These Multiplication & Division math games help students solve word problems within 100 using strategies like equal groups, repeated addition, arrays, number lines, and repeated subtraction. A printable math mat with visual notes and workspace is included to help students organize their thinking and explain their answers using drawings, equations, and words during math centers. Printable and digital options are included to help students stay focused and engaged during math instruction. >
Solve Multi-Step Word Problems Using Interactive Google Slides!Help students master multi-step problem solving with this engaging digital math activity aligned to 3.OA.8. These slides guide learners through two-step word problems involving all four operations. While working through these interactive slides, students will:✔️ Solve multi-step word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division ✔️ Represent unknown quantities with a letter in equations ✔️ Analyze real-world math
Mariela Santillana is a curriculum designer and the founder of Math Tech Connections. She is a former classroom teacher who is passionate about creating engaging, standards-aligned resources for grades 1–6.
My own education history
Bachelor's in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida
Additional biographical information
I was born in Mexico but have lived in the USA since I was two years old. According to my mom, I have always wanted to be teacher. I currently live in Florida with my husband, 3 kids, 3 dogs, and 1 rabbit.
We have a very blessed life :)
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