Teachers’ Cup of Coffee

A new mentality

Change one word in your job description and you will see a major change in your thinking and in your students' learning.  Welcome back to the school year and thanks for subscribing!

Take care of yourself

Some simple advice on how to take care of yourself during the school day. Short, restorative breaks can make all the difference.

Two Simple Words

Our toughest kids are tougher than ever.  That said, many of us are still trying to work with them in traditional ways.  In less than 10 minutes, we give you a new way to work with these students, starting with two magical words!

What can we do?

School shootings.  Way too normal.  Fear.  Heartbreak.  Despair.  Is there anything we as educators can do?

"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!