Teachers’ Cup of Coffee

"Steve Jobs" your classroom

Testing season is creeping up on us.  (Boring!!!!)  Keep the learning fresh by taking a play out of Steve Jobs' playbook.

The right chemicals

Students' brains are filled with chemicals that can either help or hurt learning.  This week, in 9 minutes, we give you ideas on which chemicals you want to be sure to activate and how to activate them effectively.  

Choose a Resolution

Happy New Year!  Time to commit to an educational resolution.  We give you 15 quick choices, any of which will improve teaching and learning in your classroom!

What is a CPV...?

One paragraph that can significantly improve learning in your classroom!

(As well as train students to be empathetic, critical thinkers).

What is a CPV...?

...One paragraph that can significantly improve learning in your classroom!

Marigold or walnut tree?

Who you hang out with at school can have a huge impact on your mood and energy.  This week we go into the vault to remind ourselves to find those marigolds!

Maximizing Memory

Remembering what we teach is the kids' responsibility, right?  Actually, HOW we teach directly impacts whether learning can reach students' long term memory.  5 steps to make sure our teaching maximizes memory; don't forget to listen!

Hug a Porcupine

Starting to feel a little frustrated?  Losing the optimism that comes with the start of a new year?  Limping toward the 3-day weekend?  We have the cure: Hug a porcupine!

Flip That!

Flipping the classroom is way too hard.  It's not worth the frustration and time.  Kids aren't ready... unless we listen to today's guest: A middle school math teacher who has changed teaching and learning by successfully flipping her classroom!  Thanks for joining us, Melissa Hine.

Start Unusual

We are back for School Year 2 and we are starting with 3 quick ideas on how to start your school year UNUSUAL!