Micaela Rodriguez

Living the #secondgrade teacher life, all while trying to #masterit while attending #CUI.

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

Such a great listen! It really hit home, especially changing attention seeking to connection seeking. If you're in education, you need to give this a listen. #cuiedtech #secondgradelife

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

“Instead of calling a kid ‘attention seeking’ call him “connection seeking’ & see how you show up.” @JodyCarrington was truly inspiring on this weeks podcast https://t.co/ZARJxekdiO #edchat #edutwitter #education #teach #thatonekid #tlap #KidsDeserveIt #teacher #kidsthesedays

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

@scibri I thought they would have said more pizza for lunch or time on Prodigy, but some of their responses were so heartfelt!

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

A5: I've begun reflecting weekly with my students on an anchor chart and post-its. Last week it was about one thing we'd change about our week, and it was interesting to see how a few would have tried to make better choices at home/school. #dtk12chat

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

@WickedDecent I accidentally deleted this response because I didn't think it fit the question well after I posted. 🤦‍♀️

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

@WickedDecent Sometimes I know that someone is going through a difficult time because that information is passed on to me, so I try to put a "Thinking of You" card in their box just to say hello and wish them a good day.

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

@scibri As a staff we shared our "whys" in a survey and our admin put them into a spreadsheet without our names. It was so interesting to see how many of us had similar "whys."

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

A4: Breathe and remind myself that I don't know all the struggles they face or have faced. Everyone experiences trauma in their lives and we all move on from it in different ways. #dtk12chat

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

@LSpencerEdD @WickedDecent This is such a great idea! I keep telling myself I'm going to do something like this during my lunch but end up prepping instead.

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

A3: Taking the time to hear my students and actually give them my full undivided attention. #dtk12chat

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

@klbwick @WickedDecent I just thought this the other day! I try to visit minimally but make an appearance every so often because it definitely tests mine.

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

A2: People who say they've tried it all but are tired of students failing. #dtk12chat

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

@scibri Yes! I completely agree with you. Especially for my second graders, it's not always a reason within their control. It's too bad the parents/caretakers can't get the tardy slip instead.

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

Q1: When students are experiencing things in their lives that are beyond anyone's control. It can be difficult where to draw the line between empathy and maintaining expectations. #dtk12chat

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

Hi Everyone! My name is Micaela and I teach second grade in California. I really wish my former principal, who dismissed me my first year, could hear me. #dtk12chat

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

Such great resources from @TechCoachSusan that I will definitely try with my littles tomorrow. Thank you!! #shesthebest #secondgradelife

[Susan Stewart @SusanStewartEDU]

New Primarily Google Blog: Thankful!

Check out these Thankful Holiday Resource Collections for Young Learners: https://t.co/iTBdfAG0RQ

#K2CanToo
#EdTechTeam
#WeAreCue

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

Wow. I wish I had seen this two years ago when I was a #firstyearteacher with an incredibly defiant student that I was clearly not prepared for. #teacherlife

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

Response for, “You can’t make me.”

“You are right. I can’t. Only you can make yourself. I believe in you. I am here to help. Good luck trying.”

Nod. Smile. Walk away.
#edchat #KidsDeserveIt #tlap #thatonekid #edutwitter #educate #teach #teachbetter

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

This is such a great idea! Place value can be such a difficult concept for some little learners. #secondgradelife

[Carol Hudson @teachercarolh]

Thanks to the activities feature in @seesaw I was able to watch how each of my students think through math, even when I was working with other groups. Best of all, their parents were able to see right along with me! ❤️

Side note: my class has gotten so good at place value!

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

I love this! Sometimes the points can be distracting to my students. So excited to try this. #secondgradelife #kahoot

[Kahoot! @Kahoot]

No points? No problem! 👌
Now, you can include questions that are worth 0️⃣ points to give your learners a break. The new points toggle also includes a DOUBLE 💥 points option. Learn more here ⬇️
https://t.co/SfUfyi4uuc

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

This one hit home with my classroom this week. So many little friends with so many needs that aren't a part of any core subject curriculum. #jugglingact #secondgradelife

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

Care more about “that kid” than anything ur trying to teach that kid, & u can teach that kid anything u want. How do YOU show “that kid” how much you care? #edchat #thatonekid #tlap #kidsdeserveit #satchat #teach #teachbetter #teachbetter19 #culturize #leapeffect #edutwitter

[Micaela Rodriguez @WeTechTwo]

Can't wait to try this with my class! I'm thinking this will be a great activity to do the week before Thanksgiving break. #secondgradestem

[Mason STEAM 2nd Grade @MCSSTEAM]

These amazing 2nd graders loved engineering with can’t towers! #mecctaculous #stem2ndgrade #candytower