Prairie STEM Studio
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Comstock, Nebraska, United States
About the store
Welcome to Prairie STEM Studio!
I'm a rural Nebraska educator with more than 20 years of experience working with students in elementary, middle school, and high school settings. I hold a Master of Science in Instructional Technology with a specialization in School Library Media and currently serve as an elementary librarian, middle school STEM teacher, technology integration leader, and educational coach.
Throughout my career, I have taught students from Kindergarten through 12th grade and have developed hands-on learning experiences that combine creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, technology, and real-world application. Every resource in this store is designed with actual classroom use in mind and has been created to engage students while remaining practical and manageable for busy teachers.
At Prairie STEM Studio, you'll find STEM challenges, makerspace activities, coding lessons, engineering projects, technology integration resources, library lessons, and seasonal learning experiences that encourage students to think, design, build, and create.
As both a classroom educator and school librarian, I understand the importance of meaningful learning opportunities that are engaging, affordable, and easy to implement. My goal is to provide resources that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence while helping teachers save valuable planning time.
Thank you for visiting Prairie STEM Studio. I hope these resources bring excitement, innovation, and hands-on learning to your classroom.
Inspired by life, learning, and innovation in rural America.
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STEM Speed Run
Middle School STEM Speed Run Challenges is a fast-paced STEM activity pack designed to engage students in hands-on building, coding, and design thinking activities during a single class period. NOTE** Students must have background knowledge and know how to use Tinkercad, Sphero coding, and use of makerspace for the duct tape project. I use this challenge as an end of semester challenge in place of or to help prepare for a semester test. Students rotate through 3 STEM challenges:• Duct Tape Key
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
CCSS, NGSS
MP1
, MP5
, MS-ETS1-2
+3
STEM Speed Challenge™ Holiday Bundle
STEM Speed Challenge™ Holiday BundleBuild • Design • CodeSave money and enjoy holiday-themed STEM learning all year long with this growing bundle of hands-on engineering, design, and coding activities!This bundle includes five engaging holiday editions of the popular STEM Speed Challenge™ series. Each edition follows the same easy-to-use format:✅ Build Challenge✅ Design Challenge✅ Coding Challenge✅ Teacher Instructions✅ Student Reflection Activities✅ Ready-to-Print ResourcesStudents practice eng
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
+14
STEM Speed Challenge™: St. Patrick's Day Edition | Build, Design & Code | Tinker
STEM Speed Challenge™: St. Patrick's Day EditionBuild • Design • CodeLooking for a fun, engaging St. Patrick's Day STEM activity that combines engineering, design, and coding in one ready-to-use lesson? Note* Students should have background knowledge in Makerspace duct tape projects, Tinkercad design, and Sphero or any block coding.STEM Speed Challenge™: St. Patrick's Day Edition challenges students to complete three hands-on STEM activities while practicing creativity, critical thinking, comput
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
+14
Also included in: STEM Speed Challenge™ Holiday Bundle
STEM Speed Challenge™: Valentine's Day Edition | Build, Design & Code | Tinkerca
STEM Speed Challenge™: Valentine's Day EditionBuild • Design • CodeLooking for a fun, engaging Valentine's Day STEM activity that combines engineering, design, and coding in one ready-to-use lesson? Note* Students need a background knowledge in Makerspace duct tape projects, Tinkercad design, and Sphero or any block coding.STEM Speed Challenge™: Valentine's Day Edition challenges students to complete three hands-on STEM activities while practicing creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving,
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.B.4
+16
Also included in: STEM Speed Challenge™ Holiday Bundle
STEM Speed Challenge™: Christmas Edition | Build, Design & Code | Tinkercad & Sp
STEM Speed Challenge™: Christmas EditionBuild • Design • CodeLooking for an engaging Christmas STEM activity that combines engineering, design, and coding in one exciting lesson? Note* Student must have background knowledge in Makerspace, duct tape, Tinkercad design, and Sphero or any block coding.STEM Speed Challenge™: Christmas Edition challenges students to complete three hands-on STEM activities while practicing creativity, critical thinking, computational thinking, and problem-solving skill
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
+14
Also included in: STEM Speed Challenge™ Holiday Bundle
STEM Speed Challenge™: Thanksgiving Edition | Build, Design & Code | Tinkercad &
STEM Speed Challenge™: Thanksgiving EditionBuild • Design • CodeLooking for a fun, low-prep Thanksgiving STEM activity that combines engineering, design, and coding in one engaging lesson? Note* Students must have background knowledge in Makerspace using Duct Tape, Tinkercad design, and Spero or other block coding.STEM Speed Challenge™: Thanksgiving Edition challenges students to complete three hands-on STEM activities while practicing creativity, problem-solving, computational thinking, and des
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
+14
Also included in: STEM Speed Challenge™ Holiday Bundle
STEM Speed Challenge™: Holiday Edition | Build, Design & Code | Tinkercad & Sp
STEM Speed Challenge™: Halloween EditionBuild • Design • CodeLooking for a fun, low-prep Halloween STEM activity that combines engineering, design, and coding in one engaging lesson?STEM Speed Challenge™: Halloween Edition challenges students to complete three hands-on STEM activities while practicing creativity, problem-solving, computational thinking, and design skills. Note* Students should have background knowledge in Makerspace duct tape projects, Tinkercad design, and Sphero or any block c
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
+14
Also included in: STEM Speed Challenge™ Holiday Bundle
STEM Speed Challenge™: Spring Edition | Build, Design & Code | Tinkercad, Sphero
STEM Speed Challenge™: Spring Edition Build • Design • CodeBring the excitement of spring into your STEM classroom with this fast-paced collection of hands-on engineering, design, and coding challenges.Students rotate through three engaging stations that encourage creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and computational thinking while completing a spring-themed mission. Perfect for STEM classes, makerspaces, technology courses, enrichment days, sub plans, and spring learning activities.Chal
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
STEM Speed Run™: Winter Edition | Build, Design & Code | Tinkercad & Sphero STEM
STEM Speed Run™: Winter Edition Build • Design • CodeLooking for an engaging winter STEM activity that combines engineering, design, and coding in one exciting lesson? Note*: Students must have background knowledge of Makerspace, duct tape projects, Tinkercad design, and Sphero or block coding.STEM Speed Run™: Winter Edition challenges students to complete three hands-on winter-themed STEM activities while practicing creativity, problem-solving, computational thinking, and design skills.Perfect
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
STEM Speed Challenge™: Fall Edition | Build, Design & Code | Tinkercad + Sphero
STEM Speed Challenge™: Fall Edition Build • Design • CodeNeed a low-prep STEM activity that combines engineering, design, and coding in a single lesson? Note** Students should have background knowledge in Makerspace use with Duct tape, Tinkercad Design, and Sphero or any block coding.STEM Speed Challenge™: Fall Edition engages students in three fast-paced fall-themed challenges that promote creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. Students race against the clock to comp
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
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About the store
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Welcome to Prairie STEM Studio!
I'm a rural Nebraska educator with more than 20 years of experience working with students in elementary, middle school, and high school settings. I hold a Master of Science in Instructional Technology with a specialization in School Library Media and currently serve as an elementary librarian, middle school STEM teacher, technology integration leader, and educational coach.
Throughout my career, I have taught students from Kindergarten through 12th grade and have developed hands-on learning experiences that combine creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, technology, and real-world application. Every resource in this store is designed with actual classroom use in mind and has been created to engage students while remaining practical and manageable for busy teachers.
At Prairie STEM Studio, you'll find STEM challenges, makerspace activities, coding lessons, engineering projects, technology integration resources, library lessons, and seasonal learning experiences that encourage students to think, design, build, and create.
As both a classroom educator and school librarian, I understand the importance of meaningful learning opportunities that are engaging, affordable, and easy to implement. My goal is to provide resources that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence while helping teachers save valuable planning time.
Thank you for visiting Prairie STEM Studio. I hope these resources bring excitement, innovation, and hands-on learning to your classroom.
Inspired by life, learning, and innovation in rural America.
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (K–6)
Master of Science in Instructional Technology with a specialization in School Library Media
I also have a Math Specialist Endorsement in Primary Math (K-3) and additional professional experience in educational technology integration, STEM education, library media services, and mathematics instruction.
Throughout my career, I have pursued professional learning in STEM education, makerspaces, coding, engineering design, digital literacy, educational technology, and project-based learning to provide engaging, real-world learning opportunities for students.
Additional biographical information
Hello! I'm the creator behind Prairie STEM Studio.
I am a rural Nebraska educator, librarian, STEM teacher, and technology enthusiast with more than two decades of experience working with students from Kindergarten through high school. Throughout my career, I have served in a variety of educational roles including classroom teacher, school librarian, technology integration leader, STEM instructor, speech and drama coach, and educational mentor.
Living and working in a rural community has taught me the importance of creating learning experiences that are engaging, practical, and accessible for all students. I enjoy designing hands-on activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation while helping students develop confidence in their abilities.
When I'm not creating educational resources, I enjoy spending time with my family, life on the ranch, supporting student activities, and exploring new ways to bring technology and STEM learning into the classroom.
The resources in Prairie STEM Studio are inspired by real students, real classrooms, and a passion for helping young learners think, build, design, and create.
Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you find resources that make teaching a little easier and learning a lot more exciting.
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