Surrounded by a plethora of challenges, it’s easy to become frustrated, stressed, and even burnt out as a teacher. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jackie Matthews to discover how to rise up out of frustrations and find the source of your power and strength. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/power Register for the free Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www.ChristianEducatorsSummit.com

In this clip from our upcoming Christian Educators Virtual Summit, Ashley Ogal shares two actionable strategies to help us regroup when we’re having a bad day. To hear the rest of this session (and many more), sign up for the FREE Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www.ChristianEducatorsSummit.com.

Listen to discover a simple yet powerful idea to build positive rapport with parents – and get to know your students better in the process.

In this clip from our upcoming Christian Educators Virtual Summit, JP Moreland shares two powerful tips for focusing your prayers – especially when you are coming to God in need of relief from anxiety. To hear the rest of this session (and many more), sign up for the FREE Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www.ChristianEducatorsSummit.com.  

Join us for a conversation with Marilyn Rhames of Teachers Who Pray. We’re discussing some of our favorite takeaways from her new book Master Teacher: 12 Spiritual Lessons that Can Transform Schools & Revolutionize Public Education. In particular, we discuss what it looks like to cross the street or race. We also tackle the topic of restorative discipline. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/masterteacher  

Crystal Kershaw shares an insightful idea for how to create opportunities for meaningful conversations with students.

Discover a simple way to motivate students & build your classroom community. Best yet, this doesn’t take away any time from your already jam-packed class. Instead, it redeems class time you’re probably currently wasting.   Thanks to Jessica from What I Have Learned Teaching for this great tip!

We are loving the Trapped in a Video Game series by Dustin Brady. These books are perfect for read alouds, your classroom library, and inspiring reluctant readers!

Too many students have been impacted by trauma, and sometimes we as educators wonder how to best help them. Join us for an important conversation with Dr. Janyne McConnaughey as we discuss what trauma responses might look like, what our response should be, and how to create a trauma sensitive classroom. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/trauma  

Today, we talk about why our relationship with God shouldn’t be centered on guilt – and the freedom and joy of simply enjoying Him.

Check out the amazing What’s in the Bible with Buck Denver video series – an incredible resource for both kids & adults.

This small tip will save you a ton of time & frustration when having students grade papers together in class.

The stronger our classroom community, the more likely our students are to succeed. But how exactly do we create that thriving learning environment? Join us as we discuss 4 strategies to develop a strong classroom community.  Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/community Reserve your spot in one of the free trainings at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings  

Today we’re sharing an important reminder you won’t want to forget as you plan for back-to-school.

Do you ever have parents ask you to send regular (personalized) updates about their child? What do you say? Listen to discover why yes isn’t actually the best answer (and neither is no). But there is an answer that meets the need without adding an unnecessary burden to your schedule.

With every baby I have, the weight becomes harder to get off. So this time, I joined weight watchers. Listen to hear about my experience so far and consider if it might be the right program for you.

Classroom organization cuts down on so many problems, but sometimes it's easier said than done. Join us for a conversation with Kelly of the Simply Organized teacher, where she shares 5 tips for organizing your classroom - and simple routines to keep it that way all year long.  Get notes, links, & resources at www.teach4theheart.com/organized

Bible memory is vital, but we often feel we don’t have the time. Join us to discover an awesome app that will help you memorize Scripture anytime anywhere – in the time you usually waste browsing your phone.   Search Bible Memory App in the app store or visit www.biblememory.com.

In this quick thought podcast, we dive into I Peter 2-3 and discover what God’s Word has to say when we suffer for doing good. Join us for this encouraging word.

In this quick thought podcast, we discuss the importance of building relationships now – and the possibilities they might open for gospel impact in years to come.

In this episode, we speak with Elizabeth Chapman, high school English teacher & mom of two. Two years ago, she experienced her what she considers her worst year as a teacher – overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed. But this past year, she reports, was possibly her best yet! What made the difference? She shares her secrets – and some amazing tips for all of us – in this enlightening and encouraging conversation. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher

Have you tried Kahoot? In this quick thought podcast, we discuss this awesome review tool and how to use it in your classroom.   Check it out at www.kahoot.com.

Join us in this quick thought episode to discover a simple tool to help hold your kids accountable and make this a summer of learning and fun – not just screen time.

In this quick thought episode, we discuss an organization tip that’s easy to set up and will save you time every month.

Have you had a rough school year? The good news is that next year provides a fresh start, and in it you can reinvent your entire classroom culture! Join us for some encouragement & practical advice to turn things around and get to the point where you love teaching again.  Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/freshstart Resources mentioned: Guided self-reflection: www.teach4theheart.com/reflect Create Your Dream Classroom: www.teach4theheart.com/dreamclassroom Classroom Management 101: www.teach4theheart.com/cm101 Angela Watson’s 40 Hour Teacher Workweek: www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher  

As the school year comes to a close, let’s make the most of these last weeks and finish the year strong. Join us as we discuss ten mistakes to avoid during these final weeks. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/lastweeks Get the free guided self-reflection at www.teach4theheart.com/reflect Join one of our summer book clubs at www.teach4theheart.com/bookclub

Love is powerful, but sometimes showing real love to our students is easier said than done. Join us as we dive into I Cor. 13 to discover what real love looks like – and the key to actually being able to love this way. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/reallove  

Teaching is more than just a job. It's a calling and unique privilege. And as Christian teachers, it takes on even more significance as we realize God has placed us right where we are for a reason. Join us as we discuss why we should view teaching as a ministry and some practical examples of what that looks like. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/ministry. Get the free Teach with Faith training at www.teach4theheart.com/teachwithfaith Join our free 21-Day Prayer Challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge

As Christian teachers, it's easy to get bogged down in all the turmoil, injustice, and evil that surrounds us. But how should we respond? And how can the right response not only give us peace but also become a bright light to our students & colleagues. Join us as we discuss these important questions. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/turmoil.

Does teaching ever feel like a battle? Like you’re forcing your students to learn against their will? Join us to discover strategies to win your students' buy-in and get everyone working together on the same team.  Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/sameteam Find out more about Beyond Classroom Management at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond

Looking for some tried and true classroom management strategies that will actually work in your classroom?  Join us in this episode to discover 30 powerful classroom management strategies you can implement right away. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/strategies

What if you could turn your existing worksheets into engaging activities that truly grabbed and kept your students’ focus – without spending tons of time and effort creating them? That’s exactly what we’re going to do in this episode. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/rethinkworksheets  

Teaching while pregnant is no picnic. Add morning sickness to the mix and you might be wondering if you're going to make it. Join us to discover some tips for dealing with morning sickness and other pregnancy symptoms while teaching. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/pregnant

There's no doubt about it - teaching is tough. But as followers of Christ, the way we deal with these challenges should be radically different than how everyone else does. Join us as we discuss how to thrive as a teacher, even when things are going wrong.  Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/teachingistough Join us in Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com  

We all know how important strong relationships are to successful teaching. But in order to build strong relationships, we need to understand how our students think and why they make the choices that they do. Join us in this episode to discover twenty questions that will help you better understand your students. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/questions Find out more about Beyond Classroom Management at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond  

Ready to reclaim your time and fight for balance as a teacher? Join us as we discuss six resolutions that will help you do just that. Join our free Reclaim Your Time Challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/reclaim. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/resolutions  

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