About the store
Hi there! I’m Madeline Stoddard, the educator and creative mind behind inventHERS. With over a decade of experience teaching K–12 students—including Title I schools, private schools, microschools—I specialize in sparking curiosity and empowering young learners through STEM, invention education, and problem-based learning.
I currently serve as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame & Co-Director of Invention Convention Florida, where I design innovative programs that blend creativity, critical thinking, and real-world innovation. I’m passionate about helping educators bring fresh, engaging ideas into their classrooms—and I love crafting resources that make learning feel like discovery.
Whether you’re looking to foster inventive thinking, integrate STEM in meaningful ways, or bring hands-on magic to your lessons, you’re in the right place. Let’s hatch some great ideas together! 🐣💡
Read moreAll resources
Filters
Grade
Subject
Format
Resource type
Standard
Audience
Programs & methods
Mission Monday: Extreme Heat Innovation Challenge | FREE STEM & Design Thinking
Mission Monday: Extreme Heat Innovation Challenge | FREE STEM & Design Thinking ActivityGet students thinking critically with this engaging, real-world Mission Monday challenge! This printable and projectable activity prompts students to tackle an increasingly urgent problem: How might we help people stay safe and cool during extreme heat?From elderly care to outdoor workers to pets left in the sun—this challenge encourages students to think empathetically, investigate real needs, and desi
Not Specific
Engineering, Environment, For All Subjects
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-ESS3-1
, HS-ETS1-3
+5
Showing 1-1 of 1 results
About the store
Experience
Hi there! I’m Madeline Stoddard, the educator and creative mind behind inventHERS. With over a decade of experience teaching K–12 students—including Title I schools, private schools, microschools—I specialize in sparking curiosity and empowering young learners through STEM, invention education, and problem-based learning.
I currently serve as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame & Co-Director of Invention Convention Florida, where I design innovative programs that blend creativity, critical thinking, and real-world innovation. I’m passionate about helping educators bring fresh, engaging ideas into their classrooms—and I love crafting resources that make learning feel like discovery.
Whether you’re looking to foster inventive thinking, integrate STEM in meaningful ways, or bring hands-on magic to your lessons, you’re in the right place. Let’s hatch some great ideas together! 🐣💡
Teaching style
My teaching style is all about igniting curiosity, encouraging creativity, and empowering students to think like inventors. I blend hands-on learning, problem-based challenges, and real-world connections to make every lesson feel meaningful and memorable. Whether it’s through STEM exploration, design thinking, or storytelling, I strive to create a classroom environment where students feel confident taking risks, asking big questions, and building solutions that matter.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands