Build & Learn STEM
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
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Welcome to Build & Learn STEM!
My print-and-go STEM resources make it easy to bring hands-on engineering and problem-solving into your classroom. Designed for elementary learners, these engaging challenges encourage students to build, create, collaborate, and think critically with minimal prep for teachers.
I am a veteran educator with 26 years of teaching experience and 9 years as a K–5 STEM teacher. STEM has been the most rewarding part of my career, and I love helping students develop creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning. Every resource in my store is classroom-tested, student-approved, and designed to make STEM meaningful, engaging, and fun.
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Thrills & Builds Theme Park STEM Challenge
Design and build the Ultimate LEGO Theme Park!Your students will become engineers as they design, test, and improve their own LEGO theme parks using the Engineering Design Process.This engaging STEM challenge encourages creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking while students work together to create exciting attractions, food stands, and more.The included Challenge and Event Cards add an exciting extension to the project by introducing unexpected obstacles and design changes.
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Experience
Welcome to Build & Learn STEM!
My print-and-go STEM resources make it easy to bring hands-on engineering and problem-solving into your classroom. Designed for elementary learners, these engaging challenges encourage students to build, create, collaborate, and think critically with minimal prep for teachers.
I am a veteran educator with 26 years of teaching experience and 9 years as a K–5 STEM teacher. STEM has been the most rewarding part of my career, and I love helping students develop creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning. Every resource in my store is classroom-tested, student-approved, and designed to make STEM meaningful, engaging, and fun.
Teaching style
I believe students learn best by doing. My classroom is built around hands-on learning, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. I encourage students to ask questions, test ideas, learn from mistakes, and persevere through challenges.
As a STEM educator, I focus on helping students think like engineers and build confidence through meaningful learning experiences. The resources I create reflect this philosophy by providing engaging, student-centered challenges that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
My own education history
Bachelor's in Elementary Education-Elmhurst University
Master's in Curriculum and Instruction-Concordia University
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