Teach 4 the Heart

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 …

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 …

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? Jo…

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 …

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 rath…

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…

The culture at a school can be difficult to navigate. Cliques, tense relationships with administration, negativity--these can all make the already hard work of teaching extra hard, and sometimes lone…

Does your classroom sometimes feel as if it slipping out of your control? Do you feel overwhelmed by student behavior? Managing a classroom effectively is not easy, but there are simple steps you can…

Teaching is full of unexpected situations, and it can be hard to respond to every one with the same calm and consistency. You can help yourself be ready for anything by developing and using Pocket Ph…

We live in a culture that requires technology in the classroom, but it can be overwhelming to navigate the many types available. Which technologies do I use? How do I use them? How much is too much t…

Our students can be the best and hardest part of teaching. But the way we manage our classrooms can reflect the character of Christ to them, even in a public school. Linda shares some ways we can thi…

Does Artificial Intelligence bring up more questions than it can answer? How do we handle it responsibly and wisely in our classrooms? Vicki Davis has answers and encouragement for teachers wondering…

Staying up to date on the best resources out there can be challenging. Figuring our which resources are a good fit for your needs can be hard, too. Teach 4 the Heart has gathered our team's favorite …

Teaching is a stressful job, and can feel overwhelming. It can be hard to stay calm and keep going in the midst of the school day. But one simple practice can help us to look to Christ for encouragem…

Finding meaningful consequences to support classroom control and discipline can be challenging. But there are simple, effective ideas out there. Listen in as members of the Teach 4 the Heart Communit…

It can be hard to find joy and have fun in the everyday grind of teaching. With all the pressures teachers face, how do we prioritize joy and play in the limited time we have in the classroom? Caitli…