Teach 4 the Heart

Are you stressed about all the things that are out of your control during this crisis? Join us for a word of encouragement about how to let go and trust the One who holds everything in the palm of His hands. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/141 Join Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com

Sometimes a situation (whether inside or outside the classroom) feels simply impossible. But nothing is impossible with God, and He can redeem even the messiest of situations. Join us in our upcoming prayer challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge     

Is your head spinning as you scramble to transition to distance learning? These five questions will help guide your thoughts and actions towards what matters most.

Some people are finding themselves with extra time during this quarantine, but others of us have more responsibilities than ever! If you're feeling overwhelmed, join us as we discuss how to experience God's rest even as we tackle our mile-long to-do lists.

Are you missing your students? Missing teaching? Let's talk about what to do with all these challenging emotions.

As teachers, we like plans! So how do we cope with all the uncertainty all around us? Join us as we discuss how Gospel hope can help us navigate this unique challenge.

As you face distance learning & COVID closures, do you find yourself wondering if you're doing enough for your students? In this special episode, we look at Biblical principles that will help you serve your students without taking on too much.

I've always thought of work and rest as two separate things, but God is showing me the amazing power of working out of rest. I explain what that means in this quick episode. Grab your copy of Take Heart & Teach at www.teach4theheart.com/take-heart.

Life looks so different than it did a week ago. In this special episode, we discuss how we at Teach 4 the Heart are seeking to support you during this challenging time. You'll also hear words of encouragement and ideas for how to keep faith and focus while we wait.

We just released a teaching jobs board where you can submit and search job openings. If you know of an opening, please let the community know about it. And if you're searching for a job, you can view recommendations as well. Simply head to www.teach4theheart.com/jobs to view or submit teaching job openings.

Do you ever feel like lessons or activities have to be fun in order to be engaging? Well, that's not true! There are other ways to make lessons engaging, and we'll share them in today's episode. For more ideas, join us for the free Respectful, Responsible, & Engaged training at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings .

Do you ever wonder why your classroom management isn't working? I reveal the answer in today's episode. Join us for our FREE Classroom Management Solutions training at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings .  

Last July Janyne McConnaughey joined us to discuss trauma-sensitive teaching and how to support students affected by trauma. But what about when we as teachers are dealing with the effects of trauma? Join us for an enlightening conversation about how trauma might be impacting us as teachers - and how to find healing and hope. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/137

Do you ever feel tension with wanting to be kind but feeling you should be more strict? Join us for a quick conversation about how to balance kindness & firmness in the classroom. Join us in our upcoming FREE classroom management live trainings at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings .  

No one longs for a discipline issue to interrupt their day, but what if those interruptions are actually important opportunities - opportunities God has brought you to help that student learn and grow? Join us as we consider this together. Join one of our free trainings at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.

As teachers, we often count a day successful if our lessons go well, the kids mostly behave, or we get a lot done. But is God's measure of a successful day? Let's consider this important question together. Join us in Teach with Faith, not Fear or Teach for Eternity at https://academy.teach4theheart.com .  

None of us enjoy negative feedback, but how we respond to it can truly change the course of our career. Will we get upset and defensive? Or will we use it as an opportunity to grow? Get the notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/podcast136 Find out more about CEAI at www.teach4theheart.com/ceai

If you've been teaching long, you've probably been the target of a parent's stress and frustration. But rather than taking it personally, we can understand where this frustration is likely coming from and respond with compassion. Listen to discover how! Join Beyond Classroom Management at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond

Parents often make unreasonable requests – often without even realizing quite how unreasonable they are. Today we discuss how we should respond to them. Find out more about Classroom Management 101 at www.teach4theheart.com/cm101.

Now is the perfect time to shore up & reteach your procedures. Listen to discover tips & resources to help you do just that. Join the free 5-Day Classroom Management Tune-Up at www.teach4theheart.com/tuneup Start the free Classroom Management Minicourse at www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse

No matter where you teach, helping students understand worldview is important. In Christian schools, we want to guide them towards Biblical thinking; and in public schools, we can ask questions that will cause them to consider these important questions for themselves. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Eric Reenders, author of Rooftop Perspectives . Get notes & links at www.teach4thehea...

When we see or experience difficult things like death, serious illness, abuse, or trauma, we may struggle with our thoughts and emotions. Today we talk about why it's right to mourn these difficult effects of the fall. Find out more about Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com

Listen to discover how to leverage parent a key parent volunteer to save you tons of time and effort planning class parties & events. Join one of our free book clubs at www.teach4theheart.com/bookclub  

Discover the power of replacing "you" rules with "I" statements - a simple tweak that might be just what you need.

Teaching is tough, and sometimes we feel down. Listen to discover over 20 ideas from fellow teachers for how to lift your spirts when you're feeling frustrated or encouraged. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/134