Teach 4 the Heart

God designed us to need Sabbath rest, and we cannot violate our need for rest without consequences. Join the 40 Hour Teacher Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher .  

This year, let's resolve to STOP doing something. And, no, I'm not talking about a bad habit. Today I'm encouraging you to stop doing something good – with the goal of having more time and energy for something even better. Join the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher  

As teachers, a million and one things are coming at us all the time, threatening to overwhelm us. Join us as we discuss how to simplify & declutter your life so that you can be happier & more effective as a teacher. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/simplify Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher

Do you schedule work hours and off hours? If not, you should definitely try it. Listen to discover how to use a work schedule to give you guilt-free time away – while also providing the time you need to get work done. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher  

Still need a few more presents? Listen to discover a meaningful gift idea that will work for anyone on your list.

When we allow notifications on our phone we are giving things permission to interrupt us. That's why turning them off can make such a difference and give us back some space we so desperately need. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher  

Is your email inbox cluttered with advertisements and subscriptions? The free tool unroll.me makes it easy to organize and declutter your inbox in just a few minutes. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher

Rewards are a fun way to motivate students and celebrate progress, but seeing as we aren't made of money, sometimes we don't know what to give. Join us to discover over 60 fun, creative reward ideas for both elementary and secondary that are either free or inexpensive. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/rewards .

Our to-do list can feel overwhelming, but you'll feel so much better (and less stressed) when you create manageable daily to-do lists. Listen for a special tip for what to do when you don't finish every item on your list (this will make a huge difference in your outlook & mental energy.) Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher

Every time I feel stressed I'm immediately helped by getting my thoughts out of my head and on to paper. Discover why this works and if you're stressed, take five minutes to try it now. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher  

It's Thanksgiving time! Join us for a brief moment of praise, thanksgiving, and prayer.

Amy Stohs, a 6th grade teacher from Virginia, joins us to talk about the Positivity Project, an exciting movement that helps grow students character and build classroom community. Join us to discover simple ways to engage your students in discussions about character, positivity, and the truth that other people matter.  Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/p2  

Whenever you work at your computer, you can save time by using keyboard shortcuts. I share a few of my favorites in this quick thought episode. View the list and try them for yourself at www.teach4theheart.com/keyboard .  

Are you overwhelmed by your mile long to-do list? Discover a simple framework that will help you focus on what matters most and feel better about what you've accomplished (all without taking any more time out of your day).

Do you have important facts or information all students need to master? Reciting information out loud is the simplest way to ensure all students learn it. Join us to discover how to incorporate recitation and memory work into your day without it becoming dull or boring.

When we face conflict as a teacher, we can easily get bogged down and discouraged. That's when we must speak truth to our own hearts, renewing our minds in the Gospel. Join us as we walk through eight key truths that will reorient our thinking and allow us to serve with joy, even amidst conflict. Bookmark this lists of truths at www.teach4theheart.com/truth .  

Sometimes we write off students as lazy when they're actually frustrated, anxious, or discouraged. But when we start to address their true concerns, we may start to finally see improvement.

Do certain students dominate discussions while others sit silently? Discover how easy it is to use talking chips to moderate small group discussion and make it more equitable and effective.

We've all been there – a student does something inappropriate that we need to address, but it's unexpected and we aren't sure what to do. Listen to discover why the phrase "I'm going to have to do something about that" is so powerful.

No matter what role you play at school, you're going to love these tips for constructive IEP meetings. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/iepmeetings  

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...