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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. >
Support student understanding of key 3rd grade math skills with this growing bundle of printable Math Support Mats with Notes. These reusable math mats combine visual math notes, worked examples, strategy reminders, and open workspace to help students model strategies, organize their thinking, and solve problems independently.Think of them as graphic organizers for math.Perfect for small group instruction, math intervention, guided math, RTI, math centers, and independent practice. Simply print
Introduce multiplication properties (identity property of 1, multiplication property of 0, commutative property, associative property, & distributive property) along with several strategies to help students master their multiplication facts. Purchase the COMPLETE bundle and Save! INCLUDED:STEP 2 - Strategies: Students will review multiplication properties and strategies to help them build fluency. 5 tri-folds (x2 - x12)____________________________**Want Trifolds for every standard? View the bu
These Division Unknown Factor math activities help students practice division and multiplication relationships by solving for missing numbers in equations. Students identify missing dividends, divisors, and quotients using inverse operations. Visual examples and structured workspace are included to help students stay focused and organized during math centers. Digital options are also included! Learning Goal: I can solve division problems by thinking of the missing factor in a multiplication
These Properties of Operations math activities help students practice multiplication strategies using the identity, commutative, associative, distributive, and multiplication property of 0. Visual models, arrays, and structured workspace are included to help students stay focused and organized during math centers. Digital options are also included!Learning Goal: I can apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide. >> Click PREVIEW to view the 3 activities ★ Wha
Use these math brochures as multiplication facts timed tests. Students try to beat their best time. There are FIVE 30-question tests per trifold. Print double sided and use as a math tri-fold or print 1 sided and cut the panels into strips to pass out individually. Students can glue the cover panel inside a notebook to keep track of their progress. Purchase the COMPLETE bundle and Save!Included:x2-x12 tri-folds Cover: Students keep track of their progress & record their best timePanels 1-5 each
Here's a fun twist to multiplication flash cards - multiplication flash strips! Students will have fun practicing their multiplication facts with these no-prep, easy to store tri-folds. *Print on cardstock paper for best quality. Purchase the COMPLETE bundle and Save! INCLUDED:STEP 4 - Flash Cards: Use these fun flash strips to help memorize math facts. Again, students should be encouraged to use strategies as they continue to build fact fluency.11 tri-folds (x2 - x12)__________________________
These Arithmetic Patterns math activities help students identify, extend, and describe number patterns using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division rules. Students practice using number lines, input/output tables, multiplication patterns, and true/false statements to explain how numbers change. A reusable Math Notes Math Mat with visual examples, pattern rules, a hundreds chart, multiplication table, and workspace is included to support students during math centers, small groups,
These Fluently Multiply & Divide math activities help students practice multiplication and division facts within 100. A reusable math mat with strategy reminders, visual examples, and workspace is included to help students solve problems using equal groups, repeated addition, repeated subtraction, number lines, arrays, related facts, and multiplication properties. Digital options are also included!Learning Goal: I can use strategies to fluently multiply and divide within 100. >> Clic
These Multiplying by Multiples of 10 math games help students stay focused and organized during math centers while building multiplication strategy and place value understanding. Printable and digital options are included!Learning Goal: I can multiply one-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10 in the range of 10-90. >> 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
Cootie catchers, also called chatter boxes or fortune tellers, are a quick fun way for students to practice Multiplication & Division Facts! *Blank Editable Templates*: Use our blank editable templates to make your own activities. These are for personal use only. Not for commercial use.INCLUDED:8 multiplication practice pages8 division practice pages1 blank editable PPT templateWhat’s included4 groups of facts with 2 separate versions. 2s, 5s, 10s3s, 4s, 6s7s, 8s9s, 11s, 12sEach group of facts
These Unknown Numbers in Equations math centers help students practice using fact families and related facts to solve multiplication and division equations with missing numbers. Printable math centers and a reusable Math Notes support page are included to help students stay focused and organized during math centers. Learning Goal: I can determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers. >> Click PREVIEW to view the 3 activities ★
Use these May Math Activities as Morning work, centers, review, homework, sub plans, early finishers - These worksheets can be used in so many ways to enrich your math curriculum. ** SAVE by purchasing the complete bundle.Activities Included: Cinco de Mayo 3D Craft (multiplication and division)Toy Donation Error Analysis (addition and subtraction)Memorial Day Partner Game (add, subtract, multiply, & divide)May the Math Be With You! (place value)Spring Cleaning Bedroom Organization Puzzle (fra
Practice 3rd Grade understanding fractions, fractions on a number line, comparing fractions, equivalent fractions, and partitioning shapes with these fun Math Mystery Picture activities. Perfect for morning work, spiral review, test prep, early finishers, homework and more! This resource includes both PRINT and Digital options. Use the Google Forms version which gives students instant feedback or print the no-prep fun math coloring activity. Third Grade Math Skills:Activity 1 - Understanding
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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