Teach 4 the Heart

A warning system can be a great tool to cut out disruptions in your class, but what if we want to avoid public forms like a behavior chart or writing names on the board? In this quick though episode, I share three simple ways to give warnings privately – without interrupting the flow of your teaching. Get the free Classroom Management MiniCourse at www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse .  

When students aren't meeting our expectations, we can be tempted to lower them. But this isn't always a good idea. Discover why in this quick thought episode.

We can make tangible rewards so much more meaningful by pairing them with intrinsic motivation. Listen to discover how. Find out more about Classroom Management 101 at www.teach4theheart.com/cm101 .

As a teacher, we crave support from our administrators and coworkers. But, unfortunately, that's not always the case, and sometimes these relationships are strained. Join us to discover how to respond to a difficult administrator (or coworker) – spiritual, emotionally, and practically. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/difficult .

At our Christian Educators Virtual Summit, Eric Reenders presented a simple framework to help students develop a Biblical worldview. The key – using questions (and not giving the answers!) Get the list of focus questions at www.teach4theheart.com/worldviewquestions . Join our free encore weekend of the Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www.christianeducatorssummit.com . Get Eric's book Rooftop...

At our Christian Educators Virtual Summit, JP Moreland did an incredible session on Responding Biblically to the Crisis of Anxiety. In this session, he taught how we can use practices and habits to retrain our brain and, in time, overcome anxiety. Join our free encore weekend of the Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www.christianeducatorssummit.com . Get JP's book Finding Quiet at https://amzn...

One of my favorite takeaways from the Christian Educators Virtual Summit was about choosing an important phrase to repeat over and over to your students – helping them internalize an important truth. Listen to hear how it works. Join our free encore weekend of the Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www.christianeducatorssummit.com .

As Christian educators, we may struggle to know how to respond to questions of gender identity. In this episode, you'll discover how to work out a Biblical understanding of gender to interact with wisdom, truth, and love.  Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/gender2 Find out more about the Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www.christianeducatorssummit.com    

With so many day-to-day tasks and goals to focus on, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture – in particular, what's happening on a spiritual level in our students' lives. In this episode, we'll walk through a high-level overview of what's really going on and how that helps reframe our thinking day-to-day. This content comes from our Beyond Classroom Management course. Find out more at www.t...

As Christians, we know God created gender, but what exactly does that mean for modern-day questions of gender identity? Join us in this conversation with Jonathan Holmes to discover what the Bible has to say about gender identity and how it differs from a secular understanding of gender. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/gender1  

When we worry about the future of our world – be it politics, societal perspectives, or even our religious freedom – are we really worried about the Kingdom or are we more concerned with preserving our life of relative ease? Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we examine our own hearts and prayerfully walk away encouraged in His truths.

Today we tackle the age-old question, "how much should I grade?" and give practical tips to make grading manageable and fair.

One of the fastest ways to lose your students' focus is to lose them academically. Conversely, students are much more engaged when they are confident in what they're doing and are feeling a measure of success. So, let's talk about some ways to help them be successful. Get more help in our full Beyond Classroom Management course at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond  

When you add writing to your class, you not only build students' communication skills, but you also help think more deeply about the subject matter, too. In this episode, you'll discover five easy ways to incorporate writing into any subject. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/writing .  

Too often we come to the Bible looking for what it says about us & what we are supposed to do. But that's actually the secondary storyline of Scripture, not the first. And we have to understand the core storyline in order to properly understand where we fit into it.

Have you ever felt like your reading class was a little, well, boring? Reading workshops are a great way to engage students and creating a love of reading – all while building valuable skills along the way. In this episode, Jen Bengel shares why you should try reading workshops – and a simple way to expand students' horizons when it comes to choosing books. To hear the rest of this session (and ma...

JotForm is a great tool to collect data for your classroom. Check out their premade templates for classrooms and schools and try it free at www.teach4theheart.com/jotform . They also are generously offering a 50% discount for educators on their paid plans at www.teach4theheart.com/jotformdeal

Surrounded by a plethora of challenges, it's easy to become frustrated, stressed, and even burnt out as a teacher. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jackie Matthews to discover how to rise up out of frustrations and find the source of your power and strength. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/power Register for the free Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www. ChristianEduca...

In this clip from our upcoming Christian Educators Virtual Summit, Ashley Ogal shares two actionable strategies to help us regroup when we're having a bad day. To hear the rest of this session (and many more), sign up for the FREE Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www. ChristianEducatorsSummit.com .

Listen to discover a simple yet powerful idea to build positive rapport with parents – and get to know your students better in the process.

In this clip from our upcoming Christian Educators Virtual Summit, JP Moreland shares two powerful tips for focusing your prayers – especially when you are coming to God in need of relief from anxiety. To hear the rest of this session (and many more), sign up for the FREE Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www. ChristianEducatorsSummit.com .  

Join us for a conversation with Marilyn Rhames of Teachers Who Pray. We're discussing some of our favorite takeaways from her new book Master Teacher: 12 Spiritual Lessons that Can Transform Schools & Revolutionize Public Education . In particular, we discuss what it looks like to cross the street or race. We also tackle the topic of restorative discipline. Get notes and links at www.teach4thehear...

Crystal Kershaw shares an insightful idea for how to create opportunities for meaningful conversations with students.

Discover a simple way to motivate students & build your classroom community. Best yet, this doesn't take away any time from your already jam-packed class. Instead, it redeems class time you're probably currently wasting.   Thanks to Jessica from What I Have Learned Teaching for this great tip!

We are loving the Trapped in a Video Game series by Dustin Brady. These books are perfect for read alouds, your classroom library, and inspiring reluctant readers!