Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. 📚💻Nov 30, 2025

I hope you're all doing well! I apologize for the lack of posts over the past couple of weeks. Family vacation and Thanksgiving threw things off a bit. Enjoy this post and I'll get back to my weekly posting schedule. #NTChat #EduTooters

https://cupoftea.education/2025/11/23/i-believe-in-believe/

I Believe in Believe

Last post, I referenced my favorite show of all time, The Golden Girls, in describing ways teachers can take care of themselves during the Disillusionment Phase of the school year. I want to contin…

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. 📚💻Nov 11, 2025

This is a great post from Matt Miller for finding the "minimum effective dose" to keep your workload manageable. This is so important for teachers avoiding burnout especially during the Disillusionment Phase for new educators. #EduTooter #EduTooters #NTChat

https://ditchthattextbook.com/stop-doing-too-much-the-minimum-effective-dose-for-educators/

Stop doing too much: The "minimum effective dose" for educators

I used to dread handing papers back to students.I’d spend hours grading, marking up every little error, adding thoughtful feedback. Then I’d pass them

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. 📚💻Nov 9, 2025

Discover how "The Golden Girls" can inspire teachers to prioritize their needs! Dive into my latest blog post and learn how these iconic ladies can teach us all a thing or two about boundaries, kindness, and advocating for ourselves. #EduTooter #EduTooters #NTChat

https://cupoftea.education/2025/11/09/how-cheesecake-solves-almost-everything/

How Cheesecake Solves (Almost) Everything

Last night, I laughed and laughed and truly enjoyed myself at The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour. Laughter is such a necessity in the field of education especially in our current situation with teacher…

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. 📚💻Nov 3, 2025

Just discovered a fantastic article on using NotebookLM to gamify life! 🎮✨ As a huge fan of this AI tool, I'm excited to explore this creative twist. It's intriguing to see how NotebookLM can turn everyday tasks into a fun game. Check it out! #NotebookLM #EduTooter #EduTooters #NTChat

https://www.androidpolice.com/notebooklm-gamify-my-life-it-actually-worked/

I used NotebookLM to gamify my life — and it actually worked

Building a personalized scoreboard

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. 📚💻Nov 2, 2025

Explore my latest blog entry where I delve into engaging teaching methods: Turn and Talk and Think Pair Share! #NTChat #EduTooter #EduTooters

https://cupoftea.education/2025/11/02/the-real-difference-between-turn-and-talk-and-think-pair-share/

The Real Difference Between “Turn and Talk” and “Think-Pair-Share”

This week, I was reflecting on a couple of strategies used often in the classroom: ‘Think-Pair-Share’ and ‘Turn and Talk’. Many educators use these terms interchangeably, bu…

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. 📚💻Oct 26, 2025

Videos can be a powerful resource in learning when used appropriately. Check out my latest blog post for effective ways to engage students with video content. #NTChat #EdTech #EduTooters 📚🎥

https://cupoftea.education/2025/10/26/press-pause-turning-passive-video-watching-into-active-learning/

Press Pause: Turning Passive Video Watching into Active Learning

This week, I had the pleasure of walking through classrooms and seeing some fantastic curriculum resources in action. But it also got me thinking: having great materials is only half the battle. Ho…

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. 📚💻Oct 22, 2025

Have you checked out The Stuff I Learned About Learning podcast from TCEA? If not, today is a great day to give it a listen. I hope you enjoy the latest episode😉. #NTChat

https://tcea.org/podcast/stuffilearned/

The Stuff I Learned about Learning: A TCEA Podcast – TCEA

Discover how TCEA helps educators transform teaching and learning with The Stuff I Learned about Learning: A TCEA Podcast. Explore resources, strategies, and innovative tools for education.

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. 📚💻Oct 19, 2025

🍂 Feeling the October slump? You're not alone! For new teachers, this could be the entrance to the Disillusionment Phase. Let's turn those challenges into triumphs and keep the teaching journey exciting! 🎉📚 #NTChat

https://cupoftea.education/2025/10/19/how-to-navigate-the-october-slump-in-your-first-year/

How to Navigate the October Slump in Your First Year

If you know me, you know October is my favorite month of they year: the State Fair, Dallas Stars Hockey, Halloween, my birthday…However, October is also the time of the school year when thing…

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. 📚💻Oct 5, 2025

One issue many teachers (especially new ones) may struggle with is pacing. This week on my blog, explore how incorporating timers can improve the rhythm of your classroom. ⏰

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https://cupoftea.education/2025/10/05/keeping-pace-by-mastering-classroom-time/

Keeping Pace By Mastering Classroom Time

Pacing is a skill that can take time to refine. In this post, we’ll explore how one of the simplest tools—the timer—can become your most powerful ally in managing lesson flow. I have my cuppa ready…

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Lydia Croupe, Ed.D. 📚💻Sep 21, 2025

Thank you to all my librarian friends! 📚✨ Dive into my latest blog post where I celebrate libraries and the superheroes behind them—librarians! Find out why libraries are the coolest places on earth. #LibraryLove #NTChat #Libraries #ProfessionalLearning

https://cupoftea.education/2025/09/21/beyond-the-bookshelves/

Beyond the Bookshelves

This week’s post is more a Love Letter to Librarians. It stems from my love of books and the many, wonderful friends I have who dedicate their lives to being the kind of educators and advocat…

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