About the store
I have spent my entire career in the elementary and middle school realm. I have taught first, second, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades! I've spent the last several years teaching middle school science. In 2018-2019 school year I left the traditional classroom to become a "special area" teacher. It's a cross between project based learning, STEM, design thinking, Library Skills, and College/Career readiness. I have over 15 years of teaching and look forward to many more.
Read more
Store categories
All resources
Filters
Subject
Format
Audience
Programs & methods
The Floating Field a Low Prep No Prep Engineering Lesson
⚽🌊 Inspire Creativity, Problem-Solving, and STEM Learning with The Floating Field! 🌊⚽Bring engineering, literacy, science, and social studies together with this engaging cross-curricular lesson based on The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field by Scott Riley.In this hands-on STEM challenge, students discover how a group of boys from the floating village of Koh Panyee, Thailand, used creativity, teamwork, and perseverance to solve a problem that seemed impossibl
K - 5th
For All Subjects, Measurement, Physical Science
Also included in: Picture Book Biography Engineering Design Bundle
Showing 1-1 of 1 results
About the store
Experience
I have spent my entire career in the elementary and middle school realm. I have taught first, second, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades! I've spent the last several years teaching middle school science. In 2018-2019 school year I left the traditional classroom to become a "special area" teacher. It's a cross between project based learning, STEM, design thinking, Library Skills, and College/Career readiness. I have over 15 years of teaching and look forward to many more.
Teaching style
I like to let my students explore with their learning. Of course their are times when direct instruction is necessary, but giving students a list of open ended essential questions and a variety of materials to use to find those answers is my favorite way to get the "boring" things done. I love to spend my time doing labs and have discussions about the learning going on in my room.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Graduated with high honors from both my degree programs.
Nominated and Finalist for Teacher of the Year
My own education history
Arizona State University - BA Elementary Education
George Mason University - MA Educational Leadership/Transformation
Additional biographical information
I have lived and taught all over the United States, so I know how different it can be! I'm also a mom, so I always try to think about what the parent end looks like when creating these activities.
My husband, daughter, and 2 dogs now reside near sunny Phoenix, Arizona.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands