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4 May

385: What Would Jesus Do for Classroom Management?

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/385 When it comes to classroom management, it's easy to wonder what the "right" response is in challenging moments. As Christian teachers, we don't just want strategies that work—we want to reflect Christ in the way we lead and respond to our students. But what would that actually look like? In this episode, Linda and Julie explore what it might look like to handle classroom challenges through the lens of Jesus' character. 00:00 What Would Jesus Do in the Classroom? 08:50 Imagining Jesus as a Modern Teacher 19:31 The Importance of Spending Time with Jesus Resources/Links Mentioned: Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101 Prayer Challenge: https://teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge/ How to Reduce Disruptions So You Can Actually Teach: https://teach4theheart.com/free
09/12/2024

330: 30 Things Teachers Can STOP Doing to Save Time

As teachers, we're always having more and more added to our plates - but do we ever stop to take anything off? Discover thirty ideas of things you can stop doing (or at least do less often) to take back some time! Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/330 00:00 Balancing the Teacher's Load 03:09 Strategies for Reducing Workload 05:54 Doing Less: Trimming Tasks 09:10 Transferring Responsibilities 12:10 Practical Examples of Delegation 14:57 Experimenting with New Approaches If you enjoyed this episode, check out 6 Time-Saving Principles to Achieve Work-Life Balance: https://teach4theheart.com/147 For more support and encouragement, check out Teach 4 the Heart+ Membership: https://teach4theheart.com/plus/
09/09/2024

320: Why Bad Student Behavior Doesn't Mean You're A Bad Teacher

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. Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/320
14/04/2025

342: What To Do When Your Class Won't Stay In Their Seats

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/342 Sitting through a class period can be hard for students. Getting up and moving around too much can be distracting. How do you get your class to stay seated? Linda shares in this episode some classroom management help for your class that wants to move. Resources/Links Mentioned: Consequence Ideas For Every Classroom : https://teach4theheart.com/consequences Shake-Up Your Classroom Management Plan: http://teach4theheart.com/podcast3 Ideas to add movement to classroom: : http://teach4theheart.com/worksheets Classroom Management 101: http://teach4theheart.com/cm101 If you liked this episode, check out episode 326 How to Manage Constant Chatter in Your Classroom at https://teach4theheart.com/326
18/08/2025

354: How to Respond With Love When You Want to be Defensive

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/354 Why is it so easy to get defensive when a student asks a bunch of questions? How do we navigate the source of our defensiveness and then respond with grace and love? Listen in as we share some insights on diffusing the defensiveness that can be hard to avoid in our classrooms. 00:00 Navigating Defensiveness in Teaching 02:01 Understanding the Roots of Defensiveness 08:05 The Power of Prayer in Response 11:58 Choosing Christ-like Responses 17:57 Embracing Grace in Teaching Resources/Links Mentioned: T4TH+: https://teach4theheart.com/plus Hope Renewed: https://teach4theheart.com/hoperenewed Use code PODCAST20 to save 20% on either program! "I Choose the Jesus Way" song by Phil Wickham
19/05/2025

346: Disrespectful Students: How to Respond with Grace and Authority

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/346 Disrespectful students can be challenging to even the best teachers. So how do we handle them with grace while also maintaining our authority? Listen in as Linda shares strategies for dealing with disrespect in the classroom. 00:00 Navigating Disrespect in the Classroom 04:37 Our Identity as Teachers 12:05 Practical Strategies for Addressing Disrespect 18:38 Empowering Students Through Repentence Resources/Links Mentioned: Pocket Phrases: http://teach4theheart.com/310 CM 101: http://teach4theheart.com/cm101 If you liked this episode, check out episode 41 10 Classroom Management Changes to Make Right Now at https://teach4theheart.com/10-keys-to-a-controlled-effective-classroom/
20/01/2025

333: How to Honor God as a Christian Teacher in a Public School

We live in a time where being a Christian teacher in a public school setting can be very challenging. How do we share Christ and honor God when the expectations for us push back against our faith? Join us for a conversation with a Christian teacher about his experience following Jesus while working in a public school. 00:00 Introduction to Teaching with Faith 02:51 Navigating Improvement Plans in Education 06:09 Sharing the Gospel in Public Schools 09:10 Building Relationships Through Faith 11:52 Encouragement for Teachers Facing Challenges 14:47 Trusting God's Sovereignty in Education Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/333 For more encouragement, check out our series Answers for Your Top Teaching Questions at http://teach4theheart.com/answers
07/04/2025

341: 7 Planning Habits to Save Time & Simplify Your Schedule

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/341 Finding balance as a teacher can be so hard. But there are teachers thriving out there! Listen in as Linda shares easy but powerful habits you can cultivate to save time and simplify your schedule right now! 00:00 Introduction to Intentional Planning 01:51 1. Pray Over How We Spend Our Time 03:15 2. Strategically Schedule Work Time 04:39 3. Plan Weekly To-Dos with Intentionality 07:12 4. Prioritize Daily Tasks 09:22 5. Regularly Reevaluate To-Do Lists 11:45 6. Develop Good Habits 13:20 7. Color Code for Efficient Planning 14:27 Recap + Extra Resources Resources mentioned: Planner: http://teach4theheart.com/planner Planner Reveal Party: http://teach4theheart.com/party 4T System: https://teach4theheart.com/tame-to-do-list-teacher/ If you liked this episode, check out our Answers series where we share responses to questions on classroom, management, balance, and more! https://teach4theheart.com/answers/
22/09/2025

358: How Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You're Not Sharing the Gospel)

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/358 Sometimes we feel like our work doesn't matter--we might not be getting paid much, we don't have many opportunities to share the Gospel, so what is the point? You might be surprised to hear that God's design for work is bigger than the Great Commission, and deeper than economics. Jordan Raynor joins us to share about the eternal significance of our work and how it might just change the way we walk into our classrooms each day. Resources/Links Mentioned: Jordan Raynor's Book: The Sacredness of Secular Work Summit: https://riseupchristianeducators.com/
01/07/2024

312: 5 Elements of an Effective Classroom Management Plan

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 take to get things under control. Listen in as Linda shares the five parts of an effective classroom management plan. Get notes + links at https://teach4theheart.com/312

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