Teach 4 the Heart

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/363 Struggling to keep your art, music, Spanish, or PE class running smoothly? What works in a traditional classroom may not always translate to specials or elective classes. Listen in as Linda and a team member unpack proven classroom management strategies every specials teacher needs to create order, build relationships, and keep learning on track. 00:00 I...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/362 What if the key to a thriving school culture isn't control, but servant leadership? In this episode, we explore how the servant leadership model provides the relational and even spiritual groundwork needed to create high-capacity schools where both staff and students can flourish. Listen in as Linda sits down with Matthew Flippen from Gracelyn University...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/361 Children and teens face a tremendous amount of pressure from peers and culture to find their identity in their activities, feelings, or performance. This modern way of looking at identity can be challenging to navigate for teachers and parents who grew up with a traditional view of identity rooted in predetermined roles. Jonathan Holmes explores the five...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/360 Does the Bible give us guidance on how to navigate anger? Listen in to this clip from a provocative session from the 2024 Summit with Brant Hansen, a nationally syndicated radio personality and the bestselling author of the counterintuitive and entertaining book, Unoffendable. Brant shares a life-changing approach to handling conflict and gives us practi...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/359 When admin won't back your classroom management plan, it can be isolating and frustrating. It's tough to stay consistent and confident when you feel unsupported. Listen in as we walk through practical strategies you can use to keep your class running smoothly, even without administrative support—so you can lead with confidence and protect a positive lear...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/358 Sometimes we feel like our work doesn't matter--we might not be getting paid much, we don't have many opportunities to share the Gospel, so what is the point? You might be surprised to hear that God's design for work is bigger than the Great Commission, and deeper than economics. Jordan Raynor joins us to share about the eternal significance of our work...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/357 Teaching and parenting often are compared, but should we be teaching like we parent? While both roles share similarities, how much should we let our parentings style influence the way we teach in our classroom? Listen as we discuss the differences (and similarities) between parenting and teaching. 00:00 Introduction: Bridging Parenting and Teaching 01:20...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/356 Being a new teacher comes with a steep learning curve and can often leave you feeling overwhelmed. Avoiding certain rookie mistakes in your early years can make all the difference in saving you and your students from unnecessary frustration and challenges. Whether you're a brand-new teacher or just trying to survive your first few years, listen in as we...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/355 Have you ever handed out a test, only to be met with looks of discouragement? Or maybe you sat down to grade and realized your quiz did more harm than good? Join us as we unpack common mistakes teachers make when creating or grading assessments, and share tips for more encouraging, effective, and grace-filled grading practices. 00:00 Introduction to Grad...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/354 Why is it so easy to get defensive when a student asks a bunch of questions? How do we navigate the source of our defensiveness and then respond with grace and love? Listen in as we share some insights on diffusing the defensiveness that can be hard to avoid in our classrooms. 00:00 Navigating Defensiveness in Teaching 02:01 Understanding the Roots of De...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/353 It is hard not to be overwhelmed by all the things on a teachers plate. But what if we are adding to the feeling of overwhelm with our perfectionism, need for control, and micromanaging? Listen in as Rhapsody Jordan-Parisi talks with Linda about how to deepen our trust in God and root out overwhelm! 00:00 Overcoming Perfectionism in Teaching 13:10 Trusti...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/352 Encouraging student motivation can be one of the most challenging parts of being a teacher. Have you ever thought about the role your classroom management plays in this? Listen in as we discuss how classroom management influences student motivation! 00:00 Introduction of Classroom Management and Student Motivation 06:27 Building a Foundation for Motivati...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/351   Do you ever notice that some teachers' classes are consistently less chaotic than yours? What are they doing differently? In this episode, we dig into how shifting your classroom management can take your class from chaos to calm. Resources/Links Mentioned: Free Back-to-School Training: http://teach4theheart.com/training   Classroom Management 101: http...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/350 Do you ever take time to rest and then feel more tired and overwhelmed? Sometimes the things we do to "rest" actually leave us more restless, rather than renewed. Listen in as we talk about how to get the rest you really need. 00:00 The Importance of Rest 01:02 The Impact of Screens on Rest 07:44 Identifying Refreshing Habits 14:27 Tangible Changes for B...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/349 We live in a culture where the spiritual and the academic are often fractured, and even in Christian schools,and even in Christian schools, we can struggle to figure out how to integrate a Biblical worldview with our subject matter. Dr. Roger Erdvig, and Dr. Maggie Pop join Linda to share about their new project for Summit Ministries, a set of Biblical W...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/348 Sometimes the classroom management plan we started with isn't working quite so well anymore. Maybe it has been a few years since you wrote it, or circumstances have changed in your classroom. Listen in as Linda shares her tips for tweaking your classroom management plan so it works for you and your classroom! 00:00 Introduction to Classroom Management Ch...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/347   Does teaching leave you overwhelmed and burnt out? Are you tired of self-care being the answer everyone gives you? Listen as Linda shares why self-care only helps at a surface level, and points toward what will really bring healing and hope. 00:00 The Limitations of Self-Care 06:02 The Importance of Soul Care 14:48 Changing Habits for Better Outcomes R...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/346 Disrespectful students can be challenging to even the best teachers. So how do we handle them with grace while also maintaining our authority? Listen in as Linda shares strategies for dealing with disrespect in the classroom. 00:00 Navigating Disrespect in the Classroom 04:37 Our Identity as Teachers 12:05 Practical Strategies for Addressing Disrespect 1...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/345   Do you ever wonder what you can legally say about faith and religion as a teacher in a public school? How can you be an ambassador for the kingdom and honor the authorities God has put over you? Listen as Linda talks with Heather Kohnen from Christian Educators about your rights and how God can use you in a public school. Resources/Links Mentioned: Pra...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/344 Have you ever heard the saying "Work as if it all depends on you; pray as if it all depends on God"? While this may sound true, it might not be the right way to view our work. Listen in as Linda unpacks why this idea doesn't make us better teachers, and how to view hard work biblically. 00:00 Introduction to the Teaching Journey 01:22 The Tension Between...

Lament is the means God gives us to navigate suffering and trials--but how do we engage with God through lament as teachers? How does lament set us up for healing? Listen in as we talk about how lament can help us navigate difficulties and griefs both large and small. Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/343

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/342 Sitting through a class period can be hard for students. Getting up and moving around too much can be distracting. How do you get your class to stay seated? Linda shares in this episode some classroom management help for your class that wants to move. Resources/Links Mentioned: Consequence Ideas For Every Classroom : https://teach4theheart.com/consequenc...

LEARN MORE at  http://teach4theheart.com/341   Finding balance as a teacher can be so hard. But there are teachers thriving out there! Listen in as Linda shares easy but powerful habits you can cultivate to save time and simplify your schedule right now! 00:00 Introduction to Intentional Planning 01:51 1. Pray Over How We Spend Our Time 03:15 2. Strategically Schedule Work Time 04:39 3. Plan Weekl...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/340 Grading can be one of the most time-consuming parts of being a teacher. We have to grade things! But what if there were strategies to help us grade more efficiently? Or even be more strategic about what to grade? Get back some time with these tips from Linda on saving time when grading. 00:00 The Importance of Grading 02:50 Strategies for Effective Gradi...

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/339 We often hear that we should avoid negative people, and there is some truth in that. How do we balance loving our neighbor and not getting sucked into a spiral of negativity? What does the Bible say about how to treat our neighbors, even the negative ones? 00:00 Navigating Negativity in Teaching 04:40 The Dangers of Negativity 08:27 Engaging with Negativ...