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! 🐣💡
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Branding Me! – An Intellectual Property (Trademark) Activity
✨ Branding Me! – Back-to-School Lesson & Worksheet ✨ Kick off the school year with a creative identity-building activity! In this one-hour lesson, students explore the concept of branding and trademarks while designing their own personal “brand.” Through reflection and design, they’ll create a logo (and optionally a slogan or jingle) that represents who they are, what they value, and how they want to be seen. What’s Included: Step-by-step lesson plan (60 minutes) Printable Branding Me! work
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Character Education, Classroom Community, Instructional Technology
FREE STEM Career Posters – Inspire Future Scientists, Engineers, and Innovators!
FREE STEM Career Posters – Inspire Future Scientists, Engineers, and Innovators!Looking to spark curiosity and show students the real-world potential of STEM degrees? These free printable STEM Career Posters are the perfect way to introduce middle and high school students to the exciting opportunities that await with a degree in Engineering, Math, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and STEM in general! Each eye-catching poster includes: A brief description of the degree ⚙️ Real-world career e
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Applied Math, Biology, Chemistry
Free Resource: Women Inventors Posters & Images (4)
✨ Free Resource: Women Inventors Posters & Bonus Templates ✨ Celebrate innovation and inspire your students with this FREE set of posters featuring four groundbreaking women inventors: Rosalind Franklin – Revealed the structure of DNA Katherine Burr Blodgett – Inventor of non-reflective glass Evelyn Berezin – Creator of the first word processor Alice Ball – Developed the first effective treatment for leprosy Each poster includes the inventor’s name, title, and a powerful quote to spark curiosi
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Chemistry, Computer Science - Technology, General Science
Investigate Your Problem – Invention Research Worksheet
Help your young innovators take their ideas to the next level with this thoughtful and student-friendly research worksheet! Whether you're guiding students through an invention unit, design challenge, or project-based learning activity, “Investigate Your Problem” is the perfect tool to support purposeful inquiry and problem-focused thinking. Students choose a real-world problem they care about, then use four open-ended questions to research and better understand the issue from different angles.
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Engineering, Instructional Technology, Writing-Expository
Two Patent Tuesday | Invention Education Activity to Spark Innovation & IP
Two Patent Tuesday | Invention Education Activity to Spark Innovation & IP AwarenessIntroduce your students to the world of innovation with this engaging Two Patent Tuesday resource! Each edition features two real-life patents, showcasing inspiring inventors and the creative thinking behind their groundbreaking ideas. These bite-sized invention spotlights are a fun and flexible way to: ✨ Expose students to diverse inventors and real-world innovations ✨ Build awareness of how intellectual p
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Engineering, Graphic Arts, Informational Text
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MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Roll an Invention & Roll for Idea Sparks | Invention Activity + STEM Brainstormi
🎲 Roll an Invention & Roll for Idea SparksGet students thinking like inventors with these fun, low-prep dice activities! Students explore real-world problems, generate invention ideas, practice creative thinking, and learn how inventors identify opportunities for innovation.Perfect for STEM, STEAM, CTE Invention Convention, Genius Hour, makerspaces, and enrichment activities.Includes:Roll an Invention for BrainstormingRoll for Pitch PracticeReflection promptsRecommended for Grades 2–8.💡 Every
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Writing
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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.
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