Kimberly Rich

Hello! I was a second grade teacher for 5 years. I am currently a STEM teacher!

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

Loved the inspiring keynote presentation from Chris Woods. Can't wait to try some new things in STEM! #VCEC2021 @childengineer

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

Daily STEM Challenge - Build a House. 2nd grade classes!
#MPCSVA #CESMiniCougars

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

Finally getting around to posting some daily STEM challenge photos! These were houses that my kindergarten classes built. Very proud of their creativity and participation!
@CESMiniCougars @MPCSVA

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

Daily STEM Challenge - Build a House. Here are some of the great houses from first grade!
#MPCSVA #CESMiniCougars

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

Feeling very grateful for my wonderful STEM classes this year! Was surprised with an amazing ladybug card, treats, and sweet pictures! Thank you so much! @KashifJiyaa @MPCSVA @CESMiniCougars

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

Love working with the amazing and lovely second grade team @CESMiniCougars! Wanted to share our video with our students and community! ❤️ #MPCSVA
*Musical rights belong to the copyright owner and “Surfaces”..*

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

@KashifJiyaa Thank you so much for the beautiful painting! I absolutely love it! 💕☺️ I definitely feel very appreciated this week! 🎉

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

Crazy hair day! Cougar Literacy Run Spirit Week :) #MPCSRun

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

Finished my 5K today! Had a blast with the literacy run last year too. Cougar Pride! #MPCSrun #MiniCougars

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

@KashifJiyaa Thank you so much for sharing this! I hope you are all doing well! You made my day! 💕

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

#WildWednesday Tried a few times to get a good photo with my pup Zelda! She's decided it's play time and she loves helping fold clean clothes... 💕🐶 #MPVirtualSpiritWeek

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

Here's my #TravelbackTuesday a little late... 1. My first day of kindergarten. 2. Me at 7 years old (second grade) with my Gameboy. #MPVirtualSpiritWeek

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

@MissGirvin @MrV_ITRT Agreed! Thank you @MrV_ITRT ! #mpcschat

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

@__MrsBurton That's true! Mine is the opposite, last year my students were able to pick up on Google Slides and BookCreator almost independently. But this year we are taking slower steps and modeling to prevent frustration! I'm glad your class is enjoying Gimkit! #mpcschat

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

A5: Being deliberate about when to use technology in the classroom. Making sure the integration of tech tools are meaningful and not used for every single lesson. Also, having discussions about tech use at home. Encouraging Ss to spend time with their families/friends. #mpcschat

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

A4: That is a tough question, I learn more about technology at PDs and through online classes. I've tested it out myself, then I try to implement it into the classroom. But much like @SolarczykMusic , it is trial and error for me. Trying to figure out what is best. #mpcschat

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

@LisaMarieHDC haha same here, but also with my gameboy. We were literally locked outside so we couldn't play games. #mpcschat

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

@MsSW62463674 Exactly, and it's a good place to start in the classroom. Not using technology for every lesson, and being intentional when assigning tasks on Chromebooks. Even with daily whole group instruction, it doesn't all have to revolve around technology. #mpcschat

[Kimberly Rich @SpottedinSecond]

A3: It means limiting technology throughout the day. Work emails answered mostly during work times, turning off notifications at times, staying off social media to spend time with family. Purposefully taking time to balance both technology and real life tasks. #mpcschat