Transitioning to Distance Learning? Do This First!
Is your head spinning as you scramble to transition to distance learning? These five questions will help guide your thoughts and actions towards what matters most.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. transitioning to distance learningWhat we are being asked to do is Herculean, but that’s par for the course these days. As…
Learn More4 Easy Ways to Connect with Your Class During COVID Closures
COVID has turned life upside-down, and everyone is missing our usual interactions – your students included! Thankfully, technology makes it easy for us to stay connected. Even if you aren’t officially doing distance learning yet, I strongly encourage you to reach out to your class this week. Believe it or not, they probably miss you, and connecting…
Learn MoreResponding to COVID-19
I’ve recorded a brief message of encouragement & information about how we can navigate these challenging days. I recommend listening to the message, but if you’d rather read the transcript, we will include that as well. Praying for you all! ❤️listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. read the transcript:Note: Please excuse…
Learn MoreHow Trauma Affects Teachers (and How to Heal)
There is a lot of talk in the education world currently about students who have experienced trauma. However, students are not the only ones affected by trauma. Teachers can be affected by trauma and this can influence their mindset, emotions, and reactions in the classroom. Join us as we speak with Janyne McConnaughey about how…
Learn MoreHow to Handle Constructive Criticism
Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. I can clearly remember the first time I was called into the principal’s office, not as a student, but as a teacher. Okay, I’d probably been there many times before that for various reasons, but this was the first time the conversation was taking a direction I wasn’t…
Learn MoreHow to Integrate a Biblical Worldview in Any Classroom
No matter where you teach, helping students understand worldview is important. In Christian schools, we want to guide them towards Biblical thinking; 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. This interview comes…
Learn More20+ Ideas to Lift Your Spirits When You’re Frustrated as a Teacher
Teaching can be an overwhelming profession and even the best teachers get discouraged and burnt-out sometimes. It can be helpful to hear what other real-life teachers do when they feel discouraged. We have compiled 20+ ideas from them, so you’re sure to find something that would help your situation. listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4…
Learn MoreSelf-Esteem and Positivity v. the Gospel
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.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach…
Learn MoreSimplify Your Teacher Life with a Minimalist Approach
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your teaching or home life? Minimalism could be the answer! Minimalism can reduce more than physical clutter, it can help with mental clutter, too. It can reduce stress, improve organization, and make your life calmer. This could be the solution to work/life balance you’ve been looking for.listen here: Subscribe to…
Learn More60+ Classroom Reward Ideas
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. But no longer – this list includes plenty of fun, creative reward ideas that are free or inexpensive.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. Rewards can…
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