Teach 4 the Heart

Living a balanced life can feel impossible as a teacher, but it's not. Join us to discover two secrets all balanced teachers know - and how you can implement them, too. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/balancesecret

This special episode shares a lesson from our new course Beyond Classroom Management. Join us to discover how to guide students to solve their own problems. The results: a smoother-running classroom and kids that are better prepared to face the challenges of life. Find out more about Beyond Classroom Management at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond Check out our newest article 40+ Bell Work Ideas for Every Class at www.teach4theheart.com/bellwork

Are transitions a bit chaotic in your classroom? Join us to discover 7 tips to reduce disruptions and make your transitions more smooth. Get note & links at www.teach4theheart.com/transitions Join our FREE 5-Day Classroom Management Tune-Up at www.teach4theheart.com/tuneup

Join us in a FREE 5-Day Classroom Management Tune-Up that will give you simple, no-prep strategies to cut down on the distractions and restore your students' focus. Sign up for free at www.teach4theheart.com/tuneup

Giving students choices can help them be more engaged and responsible for their own learning. But how exactly should this work? In this episode, we explore twenty student choice ideas - and tips for how to share and delegate control without abdicating it. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/choice

Join us as I share lessons and insights from my time back in the classroom this past month. Links mentioned: https://kahoot.com/ https://mymathlight.com/ http://teacherspayteachers.com/store/teach-4-the-heart

Keeping an appropriate noise level during independent and group work can be a huge challenge. In this episode, we discuss seven tips to keep kids quiet and focused during these times. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/noise Get the FREE Classroom Management MiniCourse at www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse

Some teachers tend to embrace new ideas and strategies while others cling to old ones. But the truth is that we shouldn't judge a strategy based on its age – and the most effective classrooms are a wonderful combination of the best new ideas and the most effective old ones. Join the conversation at www.teach4theheart.com/oldornew

Have you ever considered flipping your classroom – where instead of teaching during class and sending practice home for homework, you flip it and ask students to watch a lesson at home and then practice or do an activity together in class? Here's ten reasons you should definitely try a flipped classroom – at least once or twice. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/flipnow

The Supreme Court recently ruled on the case Janus v. AFSCME, determining that teachers (and all public employees) can no longer be forced to join the union. David Schmus, director of Christian Educators Association, joins us to explain the case and the new rights it gives public school teachers regarding union membership. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/union Find out more about CEAI at www.teach4theheart.com/ceai

We can all think back on some bad teachers we've sat under – teachers whose bad habits make us cringe with the memory. But rather than criticize or point fingers, let's examine some of these bad habits to ensure we don't fall into them ourselves. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/badhabits

The first day of school will be here before we know it. Here's ten things we as teachers should do before that first bell rings. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/10things

Students face so many challenges today, and we as teachers often feel inadequate to truly help. Sometimes our efforts seem like a drop in the bucket compared to what they need. But as we discuss today with Ashley Ogal of We Teach Joy, God is more than able, and He has placed us in those students' lives for a reason. We are called to be an example, to plant seeds in their hearts, and to intercede for them in prayer. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/weteachjoy

My first year of teaching I made a tiny mistake that had HUGE consequences – both for me and my students. In this episode, we discuss the tiny back-to-school mistake that could ruin your whole year – and how to avoid it. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/tinymistake Join us in our FREE Back-to-School Classroom Management Solutions training at www.teach4theheart.com/training

When a good question in our Christian teachers' Facebook group started garnering comments about religious tolerance and how we are all worshipping the same God, I figured it was time we talked "face-to-face." This special edition of the Teach 4 the Heart podcast includes the audio from a Facebook live we recently did where we discussion why Jesus is the only way to God, whether or not "tolerance" should be a priority for followers of Christ, a what all this means for us as Christian teachers. Hope you'll find it helpful. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/oneway

Ever wish someone else could take over at least some of your responsibilities!? Well, maybe your students can! Listen as Angela Watson (creator of the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek) shares how to use meaningful classroom jobs to not only save you time and energy but also give ownership & responsibility back to your students (yes, even in secondary!) Get the Classroom Jobs List at www.teach4theheart.com/delegate Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher

Have you ever arrived at the end of the summer and felt that you'd wasted way too much of it? In this week's episode, Elizabeth Chapman joins us to discuss how to create a summer of rest, memories and (at least some) productivity. You'll love these practical tips – specifically designed for teacher moms, but certainly applicable to anyone. Get notes, pictures, and links at www.teach4theheart.com/moms Find out more about Angela Watson's 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher

Did you spend the whole year feeling tired and exhausted? Wishing you had more energy? Join us to discover 5 Biblical truths that will help you not only prevent burnout but also teach with energy & passion all year long. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/burnout

We all want to be good teachers, but does that mean we have to work crazy hours to make that happen? If being a good teacher requires "putting in the time," how much time is that exactly? And is there a place for balance? We answer these questions – and more – in this week's episode. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/time Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher

Just because stress, anxiety, and worry are super common amongst teachers doesn't mean they should be the norm in our lives. God desires something radically different for His children. Join us as we discuss a simple, but uncommon, solution to your teacher stress and anxiety – one that isn't at all about how we can fix the problem – but about the freedom we find in trusting God through it all. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/trust. Find out more about Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com

As teachers are so busy, with so much on our plates, that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day craziness and lose sight of the big picture. That's why it's so helpful to stop and reflect – to clarify where you're at, where you want to change, and next steps for continued growth. Get our free guided self-reflection at www.teach4theheart.com/reflect

Ever thought about trying project based learning but didn't know where to start – or whether it was worth the time & effort? Join us as Vicki Davis (aka the Cool Cat Teacher) shares why project based learning is so powerful, how to get started, and tips to do so effectively. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/pbl Grab your copy of Take Heart & Teach at www.teach4theheart.com/takeheart

Prayer is truly the most important work we can do as Christian teachers. Join us as we pray together through 30 prayer requests for our students, our schools, and ourselves as their teachers. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/pray Join our 21-day prayer challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge

Do you love teaching but hate all the struggles that come with it? Could you use some encouragement, new ideas, and a fresh perspective? Join us as we take heart, renew our minds, and discover how to truly thrive in this adventure we call teaching. Grab your copy at www.teach4theheart.com/takeheart

Whether we're making big decisions like where to teach next year or everyday decisions like how to handle a rude coworker, we need God to guide us in them. Join us as we discover how to discern God's plan and follow His leading in both big and everyday decisions. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/guidance Find out more about Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com

Sometimes the student who doesn't seem to care is actually just frustrated. This is one of my favorite takeaways from my interview with my brother-in-law Jon Kardamis, a student who struggled in high school but went on to earn a bachelors' degree and establish his own business as a professional portrait artist. Join us as we look at school from a different point of view and discuss six ways you can build rapport with those students who, like Jon, are struggling in your classroom. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/struggle Check out Jon's work at www.jonkardamisfineart.com

It was a great day when I discovered four magic words that just seem to dissolve tension and eliminate at least half of the arguments in my classroom. I share them in this week's episode. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/magic Find out more about Classroom Management 101 at www.teach4theheart.com/cm101

Wondering how you, as a overwhelmed, overworked teacher, are supposed to meet the needs of your struggling students? Alexx Seipp joins us to discuss five easy accommodations for special ed students or struggling learners – these are easy ways to differentiate learning and help those who are struggling in your classroom. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/accommodations

Come 4th quarter of the school year, you might wonder if it's too late to improve your classroom management. Should you just survive this year and try again next fall? The answer is an emphatic NO. Listen to discover why now is the best time to work on improving your classroom management. Join us for the free Classroom Management Solutions training at www.teach4theheart.com/training

Ever struggle to find the right balance between grace and consequences? In this episode, we discuss four questions to help you know, as a Christian teacher, when to give grace in your classroom. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/grace Grab Create Your Dream Classroom at www.teach4theheart.com/dreamclassroom

Sometimes we can let something good – like teaching – become an idol in our lives. And when we do, it throws everything out of whack. Join us to discover if teaching could be an idol in your life – and how to dethrone it if it is. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/idol

Everyone has busy seasons, but as a teacher, busy seasons can feel like impossible, crushing seasons if we're not incredibly intentional with our time and energy. In this episode, Trish shares how to take care of ourselves spiritually, mentally, and physically – so that we are best equipped to care for those around us. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/care. Find out more about Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com

Despite the many challenges we face as teachers, we have a choice to either enjoy our time teaching or allow ourselves to be miserable. In this episode, we discuss 7 things that will try to steal our joy – and how to keep them from doing it. Get the notes at www.teach4theheart.com/rob Links mentioned in this episode: Classroom Management MiniCourse: www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse Classroom Management 101: www.teach4theheart.com/cm101 Teach Uplifted: www.teachuplifted.com Teach Uplifted Devotions book: www.teach4theheart.com/devotions

Ever wonder what it's like to teach online? Sabrina joins us to discuss her experience teaching online. Hint: it involves quiet classrooms, flexibility, and automatic grading. Sabrina shares details both about teaching math full-time in a virtual US-based school as well as teaching English part-time to Chinese students overseas. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/online.

In today's special episode we take a look back at where Teach 4 the Heart came from, what we've been up to, and some of the exciting things we have planned in the near future. Join the conversation at www.teach4theheart.com/us Links mentioned: Create Your Dream Classroom: www.teach4theheart.com/dreamclassroom Classroom Management 101: www.teach4theheart.com/cm101 Teach Uplifted: www.teachuplifted.com Courses: https://academy.teach4theheart.com/courses Teach Uplifted Devotions for Teachers: www.teach4theheart.com/devotions New 50 Classroom Procedures training: www.teach4theheart.com/procedures

Tracking & collecting missing work may just be the bane of many teachers' existence. It can be so hard to keep everything straight & incredibly frustrating trying to hound students to get it turned in. Aside from simply throwing zero's in the gradebook and moving on, there's no simple solution. But we do have some tried-and-true suggestions for how you can take this big problem and turn it into something much more manageable. Get notes & download editable forms at www.teach4theheart.com/missingwork Get 50 Classroom Procedures that Will Save Your Sanity at www.teach4theheart.com/procedures

As teachers, we all experience the annoyance of those no-name papers. No longer! Join us to discover 13 smart ways to eliminate no-name papers – or at least how to handle them without the stress. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/noname Get 50 Classroom Procedures that Will Save Your Sanity at www.teach4theheart.com/procedures

In this special episode, Elizabeth Chapman join us to discuss how the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek is helping her finally stop the crazy, out-of-control overwhelm of teaching. She also shares practical tips you can implement right now to save time and take a step towards balance. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/stop *Affiliate link

Angela Watson is hosting an amazing 5-day challenge for teachers: Goodbye, Teacher Tired: 5 days to doing fewer things, better. She's teaching not how to cram more into your already jam-packed day - but how to eliminate unnecessary time-wasters & do fewer things better. Join for free at www.teach4theheart.com/tired . *This challenge may only be available for a limited time. Find out more about her amazing 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club at www.teach4theheart.com/40 *These are affiliate links

If you give cumulative exams to your students, you shouldn't be leaving them on their own to study for them. Join us as we discuss 8 ways to help your students prepare for cumulative exams – ways that will not only help them excel on the exam but will also teach them valuable study skills so they can better learn on their own. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/exams

Whether or not to grade homework (or classwork) is a hotly debated topic amongst teachers, one I struggled with myself for a long time. However, I found a solution that worked great for both me and my students, an unconventional way to grade homework that I'm sharing with you today. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/gradehomework. Check out our books at www.teach4theheart.com/books

Has teaching left you stressed, frustrated, or even discouraged? In Teach Uplifted Devotions for Teachers you'll discover how to... Renew your passion for teaching by finding joy & peace in Christ Teach with joy - even in difficult circumstances Banish anxiety & learn to trust God instead But be warned: This is not a collection of light, fluffy feel-good stories. These powerful devotions will completely transform the way you view your life, your classroom, and your relationship with God. Get your copy at www.teach4theheart.com/devotions

As teachers, we should create an environment where cheating is difficult and requires effort, not easy and constantly tempting. Join us as we discuss 8 simple ways to prevent cheating in your classroom, especially during formal assessments. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/cheating Check out cute apparel for Christian teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/tshirts

Ever struggle with whether or not spelling should be part of your students' grade in non-language classes? Join us as we discuss this tricky question – as well as a creative solution. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/spelling Check out our free & premium courses at academy.teach4theheart.com

Teachers are crazy busy & every little time-saving technique helps. Join us today as we discuss an easy time-saving hack that will make your life just a little bit easier. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/hack Other links: 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club Apply for a 40HTW scholarship* Ask for a 40HTW gift card Get our free Teaching with Balance training *This is an affiliate link.

Are you struggling to control your classroom? In this episode, we share how our premier program Classroom Management 101 will give you a complete, organized system that ensures you don't miss any of the crucial elements of great classroom management. Get more info or join now at www.teach4theheart.com/cm101

When it comes to discipline and classroom management, there's an important question each teacher must ask himself. Join us as we discuss this important question & the implications it will have on your classroom management success. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/motive Sign up for the free Classroom Management Solutions training at www.teach4theheart.com/training

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 Classroom Management 101 at www.teach4theheart.com/cm101 Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/ChristianTeachersTalk

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 www.teach4theheart.com/ceai

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.