Teach 4 the Heart

Do you feel drained by the end of the school day? What about your students? Outdoor learning is a game-changer for any classroom. Watch student behavior and even your own mental health improve! Learn how to cover your curriculum while getting your students outside with podcast guest Shannon McLeod.

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Join us this October for the Rise Up Summit, where you'll be equipped to boldly fulfill your God-given calling. The online conference for Christian teachers is FREE to attend the weekend of the event. Sign up at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

When students misbehave, it can feel like you've failed as a teacher. But the only thing in your control is your response to their behavior. Listen in as Linda shares how to let go of what you can't control and embrace what you can in the classroom, so you can be confident when handling student misbehavior.

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Innovation can sound overwhelming. Who has the time? But innovation doesn't have to be a giant project. In fact, some innovation begins so small you could try something new tomorrow without hours of planning! Listen in as Karly and Linda talk about ways innovating without overhauling.

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Communication between a students families and their teachers is challenging--there can be misunderstanding and unrealistic expectations on both sides. So how do we do better with the time we have? Join us for a special episode with a teacher and a parent who share their experiences communicating successfully!

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We want to let Scripture guide how we think, feel, and act in our daily lives, and in our classrooms. It can be challenging to sort through what is biblical and what is cultural. Roger Erdvig shares some practical strategies for immersing our classrooms in a worldview that honors God and begin to see school as a place to live and learn.

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It can be so challenging to be consistent when dealing with behavior issues. But when we let something to one day and then blow up over it the next, we're inadvertently contributing to the chaos rather than calming it. Thankfully, being consistent doesn't have to be as hard as we think. Listen as Linda shares how you can be more consistent in your classroom - and why it will make all the difference.

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As a teacher, do people think you are too nice or too strict? How do you balance compassion, kindness, and also maintain your authority? Being firm doesn't mean you are not kind, and being kind doesn't mean you let go of control of your classroom. Listen in as Linda shares how to balance being kind and firm.

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If you or your friends want to grab a Pray & Plan teacher planner, be sure to grab it soon because we are running low on inventory for certain versions. And, unfortunately, once they're gone, they're gone! Grab yours now at www.teach4theheart.com/planner and thanks for helping us spread the word!

Worried about heading back to tons the disruptions & a lack of motivation? Join us in this FREE training where you'll discover 4 steps to reduce disruptions & motivate your students. Sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/training for the Back-to-School Classroom Management & Motivation training.