Teach 4 the Heart

Being consistent in our classroom management can be tough, but it is also extremely important. Join us as we commiserate a bit about how hard it is to be consistent then jump into a simple plan to finally conquer this challenge.   Links & notes at www.teach4theheart.com/consistent   Sign up for the Classroom Management Solutions training at www.teach4theheart.com/training   Get more info about Cla...

How should we as Christian teachers handle controversial issues like the pressure to promote the LGBT lifestyle? Join us as we discuss this challenging but important questions.   Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/controversy .   Register for the free Teach with Faith, not Fear training at www.teach4theheart.com/teachwithfaith   Find out more about Christian Educators' Association Intl at...

Teaching can be overwhelming, but that doesn't mean you have to be perpetually frustrated. Join us in Teach Uplifted to renew your passion for teaching by finding joy & peace in Christ. Get all the details or join now at www.teachuplifted.com .  

In this episode, we examine the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset and discuss why a growth mindset is so important. We then explore a simple 6-step framework you can use with your students to help them change their thoughts about challenging situations. Get the growth mindset worksheet (as well as links & notes) at www.teach4theheart.com/growthmindset .  

We teachers are no strangers to conflict - but it's even more challenging when it's with those who should be on the same team (parents, fellow teachers, administrators, etc.) Join us as we discuss how to resolve this conflict & even use it to produce more meaningful relationships. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/conflict .   ____________________________________________ How to Resolve C...

Is the start of class a bit hectic? In this episode, we discuss practical tips to get your class started without all the chaos. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/startclass Get the free classroom management minicourse at www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse _____________________________________________ How to Start Class Without the Chaos When I first started teaching there was only one wor...

No matter where we teach, we should be striving to show Christ to our students. Here's 10 ways we can do that each day. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/showChrist . Join the prayer challenge: www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge . __________________________________________________________ 10 Ways to Show Christ to Our Students If you're a Christian teacher, it shouldn't matter where...

Are you nervous, even anxious, about the coming school year? Join us as Trish Lott shares lessons she learned through her "nightmare year of terror" - specifically, how to overcome back-to-school anxiety. Download your free Who I Am in Christ Biblical Affirmations at www.teach4theheart.com/backtoschoolanxiety . Join our free prayer challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge . Find out mor...

Starting at a new school can be intimidating and present a unique set of challenges. But with a little effort, administrators and teachers can make the transition a whole lot easier. Join us as we discuss 8 ways administrators and teachers can help support new teachers at their school. Pass along this episode to your principal:  www.teach4theheart.com/support ___________________________________ Fi...

The first day of school sets the tone for the whole year. Here are 10 things to avoid on the first day of school. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/firstday Get the free classroom management minicourse at www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse __________________________________________________   What NOT to Do the First Day of School   The bell rings and the students come pouring in to the fi...

The first week of school can make or break your entire year. Start off right, and it's (relatively) smooth sailing. But if you make some of these common mistakes, you'll pay for it all year long. Listen as we discuss 5 common back-to-school mistakes - and how to avoid them. Notes & links: www.teach4theheart.com/mistakes     Other Links: Classroom Management 101: www.teach4theheart.com/cm101 Classr...

Classroom management is possibly the most challenging aspect of teaching today. But you don't have to end up with a disaster on your hands! Join guest teacher Latrisha Lott as she shares 4 simple steps she's learned to help prevent classroom management disaster. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/disaster Join our free Back-to-School Classroom Management Solutions live training at www.tea...

Getting your room ready for the school year can be extremely exciting. It's also a whole lot of work. There are books to prepare, desks to arrange, decorations to create……The list seems never-ending. What we really need to focus on, though, is functionality. Yes, it's great if our rooms are cute and fun, but it's more important that we be strategic in how we set things up so that we can maximize o...

Did you spend this past year stuck in the crazy cycle - overwhelmed, exhausted, and never able to quite get caught up? Join us as we speak with Elizabeth Chapman, a high school English teacher and mom who knows first-hand just how crazy teaching can be. We discuss why balance is worth fighting for & practical steps you can take right now to do just that. Get the notes at www.teach4theheart.com/cra...

Summer is a time to rest and refresh - but also to grow both professionally & personally. Join us as discuss 10 ways to grow as a teacher this summer. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/grow . Join one of our summer events at www.teach4theheart.com/events .   Other links: Create Your Dream Classroom: www.teach4theheart.com/dreamclassroom Classroom Management 101: http://academy.teach4theh...

Did you spend the last few months longing for the summer so you could get a break from your teacher anxiety? Are you already dreading those back-to-school signs that will bring it all back in full-force? Whether you struggle directly with anxiety as a teacher or would simply label it "stress", this episode will help you examine the true root of these feelings - and how to teach without anxiety. Ge...

What should you focus on RIGHT NOW to best grow as a teacher? A seemingly simple question but one that's not always easy to answer. With so many questions bouncing around in your head & so many challenges on your plate, it can be hard to figure out what to focus on next. That's why we've developed the Teacher Success Roadmap.   Get all the links at www.teach4theheart.com/roadmap . ________________...

Do you dread tackling that ever-growing stack of essays? Does it take you forever and a day to get through them? In this episode, we give a simple & easy way to grade writing quickly - while still giving valuable feedback to students. Get notes, links & a sample grading form at www.teach4theheart.com/gradequickly 

You're tired, exhausted, wondering if you can make it to the summer. But what if instead of counting down the days, you could make these last days count!? Join us as we discuss 6 tips to finish the school year strong. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/finishstrong

Students LOVE review games, but when we can't afford to spend more time on the  game than we do on the  review. Fortunately, you can play a fun review game without taking time away from the actual review.  Join us as we discuss 7 review games that won't waste your time. Get links & written explanations at www.teach4theheart.com/reviewgames

Ever think about flipping your classroom but not really know where to start? Join us as we answer all your most questions about how to flip your classroom - and why you (and your students) will love doing so. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/flip . Find out more about MathLight at www.mymathlight.com .

Blank stares, confused looks, bombed tests - these are all signs that your students just aren't understanding what you're teaching them. Join us as we discuss practical tips to help your students understand concepts that they're confused about. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/understand

If you're thinking seriously about quitting teaching, you owe it to yourself, your students, and your families to make the right decision. In this episode, we discuss 6 key questions to ask yourself when you're considering quitting teaching. Get links & notes at www.teach4theheart.com/quitteaching.

Ever suspect a student of something but you're just not sure? Maybe you think they cheated - or that they're lying to you. But how can you proceed when you don't know for sure what happened? In this episode, you'll discover a simple solution for those times you suspect a student but just aren't sure what happened. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/suspect . Find out more about Classroom...

Are you struggling with classroom management? Is your class (just a little) out of control? If so, you won't want to miss these 10 classroom management changes you should make right now. (Yes, even if it's the end of the school year.) Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/10changes . Sign up for our free live training at www.teach4theheart.com/training .