Teach 4 the Heart

Some people are finding themselves with extra time during this quarantine, but others of us have more responsibilities than ever! If you're feeling overwhelmed, join us as we discuss how to experience God's rest even as we tackle our mile-long to-do lists.

Are you missing your students? Missing teaching? Let's talk about what to do with all these challenging emotions.

As teachers, we like plans! So how do we cope with all the uncertainty all around us? Join us as we discuss how Gospel hope can help us navigate this unique challenge.

As you face distance learning & COVID closures, do you find yourself wondering if you're doing enough for your students? In this special episode, we look at Biblical principles that will help you serve your students without taking on too much.

I've always thought of work and rest as two separate things, but God is showing me the amazing power of working out of rest. I explain what that means in this quick episode. Grab your copy of Take Heart & Teach at www.teach4theheart.com/take-heart.

Life looks so different than it did a week ago. In this special episode, we discuss how we at Teach 4 the Heart are seeking to support you during this challenging time. You'll also hear words of encouragement and ideas for how to keep faith and focus while we wait.

We just released a teaching jobs board where you can submit and search job openings. If you know of an opening, please let the community know about it. And if you're searching for a job, you can view recommendations as well. Simply head to www.teach4theheart.com/jobs to view or submit teaching job openings.

Do you ever feel like lessons or activities have to be fun in order to be engaging? Well, that's not true! There are other ways to make lessons engaging, and we'll share them in today's episode. For more ideas, join us for the free Respectful, Responsible, & Engaged training at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.

Do you ever wonder why your classroom management isn't working? I reveal the answer in today's episode. Join us for our FREE Classroom Management Solutions training at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.

Last July Janyne McConnaughey joined us to discuss trauma-sensitive teaching and how to support students affected by trauma. But what about when we as teachers are dealing with the effects of trauma? Join us for an enlightening conversation about how trauma might be impacting us as teachers - and how to find healing and hope. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/137

Do you ever feel tension with wanting to be kind but feeling you should be more strict? Join us for a quick conversation about how to balance kindness & firmness in the classroom. Join us in our upcoming FREE classroom management live trainings at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.

No one longs for a discipline issue to interrupt their day, but what if those interruptions are actually important opportunities - opportunities God has brought you to help that student learn and grow? Join us as we consider this together. Join one of our free trainings at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.

As teachers, we often count a day successful if our lessons go well, the kids mostly behave, or we get a lot done. But is God's measure of a successful day? Let's consider this important question together. Join us in Teach with Faith, not Fear or Teach for Eternity at https://academy.teach4theheart.com.

None of us enjoy negative feedback, but how we respond to it can truly change the course of our career. Will we get upset and defensive? Or will we use it as an opportunity to grow? Get the notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/podcast136 Find out more about CEAI at www.teach4theheart.com/ceai

If you've been teaching long, you've probably been the target of a parent's stress and frustration. But rather than taking it personally, we can understand where this frustration is likely coming from and respond with compassion. Listen to discover how! Join Beyond Classroom Management at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond

Parents often make unreasonable requests – often without even realizing quite how unreasonable they are. Today we discuss how we should respond to them. Find out more about Classroom Management 101 at www.teach4theheart.com/cm101.

Now is the perfect time to shore up & reteach your procedures. Listen to discover tips & resources to help you do just that. Join the free 5-Day Classroom Management Tune-Up at www.teach4theheart.com/tuneup Start the free Classroom Management Minicourse at www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse

No matter where you teach, helping students understand worldview is important. In Christian schools, we want to guide them towards Biblical thinking; and in public schools, we can ask questions that will cause them to consider these important questions for themselves. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Eric Reenders, author of Rooftop Perspectives. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/135 Find out more about the Christian Educators' Virtual Summit at www.christianeducatorssummit.com.

When we see or experience difficult things like death, serious illness, abuse, or trauma, we may struggle with our thoughts and emotions. Today we talk about why it's right to mourn these difficult effects of the fall. Find out more about Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com

Listen to discover how to leverage parent a key parent volunteer to save you tons of time and effort planning class parties & events. Join one of our free book clubs at www.teach4theheart.com/bookclub

Discover the power of replacing "you" rules with "I" statements - a simple tweak that might be just what you need.

Teaching is tough, and sometimes we feel down. Listen to discover over 20 ideas from fellow teachers for how to lift your spirts when you're feeling frustrated or encouraged. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/134

Love & Logic's One-Sentence Intervention is a super simple way to build rapport – even if you don't have much time.

Ever feel like meetings are a waste of time? Implementing an issue list will turn meetings into effective and powerful tool.

If we find our identity in teaching, it will create a myriad of problems and keep us from experiencing the soul rest we desperately need.

In our culture, we're often told the importance of loving ourselves, having good self-esteem, and thinking positively. But how does this jive with the message of the Gospel? Join us to discover how the Gospel offers something radically different – and so much better than the self-love and positivity movement. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/133 Find out more about the Gospel at www.truthforlife.org/thestory

Our physical rest and self-care should be tied to spiritual refreshment as we enjoy God and what He has done. Join us to discover what this might look like in your life.

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.