Teach 4 the Heart

When we're in the middle of a season of intense challenge, it's easy to be utterly overwhelmed by how far we have to go. But it can be hugely helpful to take a step back and consider how far we've come. That's what we'll do today. Check out our Holiday Merch Shop at www.teach4theheart.com/merch.

Do you have students scattered all over the place? Maybe you're on a hybrid schedule; or maybe some students are in-person & others online? Listen for a simple strategy to help keep students connected & on the same page, even when they're not all together at the same time. Check out our Holiday Merch Shop at www.teach4theheart.com/merch.

We definitely want our students practicing and applying what they've learned, but direct instruction is also vital. Listen to discover six ways to make direct instruction more engaging - drawing students in and getting them excited to learn.

When things feel overwhelming, we need to remind ourselves of what is true. Join us as we do just that, reminding ourselves that God is in control, that He is with us, that He is our strength, and that He is at work in and through us in these days.

This year more than ever, you should definitely take a few minutes to ask your students how things are going. Listen for tips on how to do this quickly & easily. Get more support in creating a vibrant classroom culture in Beyond Classroom Management at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond.

We are so thankful we have the internet to aid our remote learning, but just because we're using technology doesn't mean that everything must be - or should be - done on the screen. Join us to discover simple & easy ways to give your students a break from the screen. Join our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook.

The pressure of our to-do list can be overwhelming, but yet God calls us to rest. How can this be? Join us to discover a God-centered approach to work, and how to rely on His grace to truly eliminate stress and find balance, despite the busyness. Get the summit audio album at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

As Christians, we are called to do our best, but once we've done that, the results are in God's hands. Join us for a word of encouragement as we seek to do our best and not stress about the rest. Need some help figuring out how to let go of stress and trust God? Join us in Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com.

A few weeks ago we instituted Family Clean Up at our house, and it's been a huge help, already. Listen to discover how it works. And get the full program at www.teach4theheart.com/chores.

Jackie Matthews share a key insight for dealing with difficult people. This is just a small clip from the full session. Catch the full interview at the Rise Up Summit October 22-27. Sign up for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com

This year has brought so many extra challenges, and our lack of connection only expounds them. The truth is that we need each other and meaningful connection can bring us the encouragement and ideas we need. Join us as we discuss how and why we can find encouragement and connection, even with social distancing. We also warmly invite you to our Rise Up Summit, a free online conference for Christian educators. You can attend online only OR grab a friend and watch it together. The connection and discussion will be invaluable! Sign up for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

Differentiation is so important, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Laura Kebart shares how we should - and shouldn't - think of differentiation and the key to making it effective without causing undue work and stress. This is just a small clip from the full session. Catch the full interview at the Rise Up Summit October 22-27. Sign up for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

With so much happening, it's easy to judge others and be upset when they disagree with us. But there is such freedom in giving grace and realizing that it's okay to have differing views. Grab the new Teaching is My Mission merch at www.teach4theheart.com/merch

Enjoy this powerful clip from the upcoming Rise Up Summit. Michele Holiday shares how we can work out of an awareness of God's presence. You won't want to miss the full session. Sign up to watch for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

If you teach reading or writing, you cannot miss this episode! Jen Bengel shares an easy-to-implement model that builds skill and comprehension, and can be easily modified to work online!

Join us as we garner encouragement and strength from key passages in Isaiah.

Join us as we discuss a simple strategy to help you catch up when you're behind on work and starting to feel stressed! Check out the amazing bundles of digital math resources for grades 3-5 or 6-8 at www.teach4theheart.com/digitalmath.

Did you know there are at least five heritage months throughout the year that celebrate various minority contributions? Join us to hear some ideas for how to incorporate their celebration into your classroom and school. Make sure to check out episode 152 at www.teach4theheart.com/152. And join our free Classroom Management TuneUp at www.teach4theheart.com/tuneup.

God has gifted us with beautifully diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. Join us to discover how to embrace and celebrate this in your classroom. Plus, we'll also answer the common question, "Shouldn't we just be colorblind?" Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/152 Sign up for the Rise Up Summit at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

Our hope is found in Christ, and our students, parents, and colleagues need that hope, too! Join us to discover some keys ways to share that - even if you teach in a public school. Find out more about when religion is & isn't allowed to be discussed at www.teach4theheart.com/religion. Find out more about Christian Educators Association Intl. at www.teach4theheart.com/ceai. Get our free Teach with Faith, not Fear training at https://academy.teach4theheart.com/p/teach-with-faith-not-fear.

It's somewhat common to feel alone at your school anyhow, but this pandemic has brought loneliness to another level! If you're feeling alone, listen to discover simple advice for creating meaningful connections within the body of Christ - yes, even now! Sign up for the Rise Up Summit, a free online conference for Christian educators, at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

Teaching difficult students can be, well, difficult. But taking a long-term view can be extremely helpful. Join us to discover what that looks like – and how it will help you persevere. Grab your copy of Take Heart & Teach at www.teach4theheart.com/books

We knew an election year would involve politics, but we had no idea the scope & weightiness of all the social issues we'd be grappling with this year. How can we engage these issues with our students in a way that is helpful, respectful, and unifying? Join us to discover three key principles. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/138. Find out more about Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com.

This pandemic has many of us facing unprecedented situations, and it's almost inevitable that at some point leadership will make a decision that you disagree with. Join us as we process how to respond when this happens. Join the free 21-Day Prayer Challenge for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge

Are you teaching online or have students learning virtually? Discover four simple ways to engage shy or hesitant learners online. Get more ideas for virtual teaching, hybrid learning, and more at www.teach4theheart.com/pandemicteaching Join our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook.

Are you using Loom.com? This tool will save you tons of time and make it easier to communicate with your students. Listen for details. Check out Loom at www.loom.com. Check out our new merch at www.teach4theheart.com/merch.

As Christian teachers, we must engage with issues surrounding race and justice, but how we do that should look quite different than prevailing secular thought. We must examine everything we are hearing, reading, and thinking in light of the Bible and interpret everything through the lens of the Gospel. Join us as we discuss how much of what we're hearing is actually based in a secular philosophy called Critical Race Theory. But that is not the only way to fight against racism. Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, God offers a different - and much better - way to pursue unity. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/151

Classroom management doesn't disappear online. You still have issues like students blurting out answers, forgetting to turn off their mics, or bringing in a lot of background noise. Join us for practical tips to reduce audio disruptions in the virtual classroom. Get the Virtual Classroom Rules list at www.teach4theheart.com/virtual. Get more classroom management help (online or in-person) at www.teach4theheart.com/backtoschooltraining.

Are you frustrated about everything you can't do - or extra things that you have to do? Get yourself excited again by choosing to let go of the negative and instead brainstorm from this simple question: "What possibilities does this situation open up?" And don't forget about classroom management! It matters now more than ever! Get our free Back-to-School Classroom Management Solutions training at www.teach4theheart.com/backtoschooltraining.

This year, more than ever, you can't try to do everything on your own! In this episode, we discuss three avenues that you delegate responsibility: parent volunteers, partnering with fellow teachers, and giving students responsibility. Listen for details & ideas! Get more ideas about how to delegate responsibilities in podcast episode #91 or at www.teach4theheart.com/delegate. Find out more about Classroom Management 101 at www.teach4theheart.com/cm101

With everything happening, it's so easy to feel overwhelmed, frustrated or discouraged. That's why we MUST keep our eyes on Jesus and on what He says is true. These 10 affirmations are truths we must cling to this year, so don't just listen once. Head to www.teach4theheart.com/150 and download a printable version you can review daily!

So many scenarios this year have teachers responsible for in-person AND virtual learning > If you're using a hybrid model > If parents choose in-person or virtual and you have to facilitate both > If you're in-person but anticipate lots of extended absences In all these scenarios, you can't afford to create two sets of lessons! Listen for some simple ideas for how to streamline your workflow and keep everyone on the same page. Get more information about flipping your class at www.teach4theheart.com/flip - or check out episode #45. Get video math lessons for pre-algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2 at www.mymathlight.com.

Stress, anxiety, overwhelm - these are always challenges but perhaps never so commonly as this year. How do we combat these feelings? We need to put on the armor of God and stand firm in His truth. Listen for an encouraging word from Ephesians 6 and join our free prayer challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge.

In many ways, this school year didn't shape up the way we hoped it would. But perhaps that gives us a bigger chance than ever to make a difference. Join us as we talk about how to keep a positive perspective - and the powerful impact this can have on our students. Find out more about Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com. Join the free prayer challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge

The 2020-21 school year promises to be extra challenging, which means we need boundaries & routines more than ever. Join us to discover key routines and boundaries that will help you & your students not just survive but perhaps even thrive in this crazy year. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/149 Get the Teach Uplifted Devotions at www.teach4theheart.com/devotions

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Increase student motivation by helping them set their own goals & monitor their own progress. Today, we give four steps to make this happen. Learn more about goal-setting in Beyond Classroom Management at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond. And join us for our FREE Respectful, Responsible, & Engaged live training to discover more ways to motivate your students. Sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.

Do you ever wonder if controlling your classroom is actually the right goal? It's an important question, and we tackle it in today's episode. Join us for a FREE Back-to-School Classroom Management Solutions training at www.teach4theheart.com/training.

We still may not be 100% sure what school will look like this fall, but we know that we'll want to make every second we have together count! Today, we'll discuss five keys to create a conducive learning environment no matter what learning situation you end up facing. Get the notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/148 Join our FREE classroom management trainings at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings Find out more about Classroom Management 101 at www.teach4theheart.com/cm101

Classroom jobs aren't just for cute kindergarteners. You can automate your classroom by transferring responsibility for certain tasks to your students. We talk more about this in podcast #91 at www.teach4theheart.com/delegate. And Angela teaches how to do this in detail in the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club. Join now at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher.

It's clear we must stand and fight against racial injustice. But the philosophy behind our fight is key. Will we take the secular perspective that try to do it without God? Or will we recognize that true unity, justice, and peace flow from Jesus?

In this special episode, team member Sarah talks with her daughter Lydia about the difference some work/life balance & the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club has made for their family.

Teaching is overwhelming in the best of times. Add in a pandemic, distance learning, and everything else, and balance feels like it's completely out the window. But what we did last spring was unsustainable. As we look towards the fall, we must find a semblance of work/life balance. And these principles will help you do that. I cannot recommend Angela Watson's 40 Hour Teacher Workweek program highly enough. Find out more & join now at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/147

When we're feeling worried, stressed, or frustrated, we must take those concerns to God and leave them in His capable hands. Doing this over and over again gradually creates a habit of peace instead of anxiety. ❤️ Explore these thoughts further in the Teach Uplifted Devotions for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/devotions or the full Teach Uplifted program at www.teachuplifted.com.

Do you ever find yourself searching for that worksheet - that test - that quiz - that you know should be right around here but has somehow gone missing? This simple organizational system will ensure you always know exactly where every paper is. And, bonus, your desk will be way less cluttered, too! Get more ideas in Angela Watson's 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club: www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher.

Have you tried to delegate tasks to students or parent volunteers - only to find yourself frustrated that you have to re-do all of it? This simple mindset shift will allow you to finally utilize student & volunteer help - without getting annoyed or wasting time. Angela Watson has so many of these systems already figured out in her 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club. Check it out at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher.

Covid closures completely upended the school year. And now, as we consider heading back new year, we have no idea what that might look like. But regardless of the form school takes 2020-21, we can and should be asking bigger questions. How can we take the lessons we've learned during these closures and reimagine schools in a better way - a way that truly prepares students and connects with them in a meaningful way? Join us as we discuss these important questions with Dave Stuart Jr. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/146. Join Angela Watson's 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher. Join our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook

If you teach K - 2, you definitely need to try ABCmouse.com. This program is incredibly easy to use & set up and super engaging for kids. Best of all, it's free for teachers and their students! Check it out at www.abcmouse.com/teachers. Join Angela Waton's 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher.

If you're a white teacher that's somewhat confused about racism, "white privilege," and everything that's happening, this episode is for you. I'm only beginning to understand myself, but I hope this message will help us all better love one another not just in word but in action, too.

Chances are, we're going to be facing some changes that we don't like. So what do we do about it? Rather than accepting that things will be horrible, we can find creative solutions that will actually work by asking a simple question. Join Angela Watson's 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher.