50+ Clean Movie & Christian Movie Ideas for Your Classroom
Sometimes, you just need a classroom movie day. Whether it’s raining and you need to run indoor recess or your class has earned a movie party, it’s good to have a number of clean movies (for a public school) and Christian movies (for a private school) available to throw on. This list comes from the awesome…
Learn More6 Ways to Make Direct Instruction More Engaging (in-person OR online)
We definitely want our students practicing and applying what they’ve learned, but direct instruction is also vital. Listen to discover six ways to make direct instruction more engaging – drawing students in and getting them excited to learn.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. Why use direct instruction?Direct instruction refers to when…
Learn MoreGrace Over Grind: Eliminate Teacher Stress by Working in God’s Grace
The pressure of our to-do list can be overwhelming, but yet God calls us to rest. How can this be? Join us to discover a God-centered approach to work, and how to rely on His grace to truly eliminate teacher stress and find balance, despite the busyness. listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the…
Learn MoreFinding Encouragement & Connection in a Year of Social Distancing
This year has brought so many extra challenges, and our lack of connection only expounds them. The truth is that we need each other and meaningful connection can bring us the encouragement and ideas we need. Here’s how and why we can find encouragement and connection, even with social distancing. listen here: Subscribe to the…
Learn MoreTeaching Reading & Writing Skills with the Workshop Model
If you teach reading or writing, you cannot miss this episode! Jen Bengel shares an easy-to-implement model that builds writing and reading skills and comprehension, and can be easily modified to work online! listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. resources mentioned: Sign up for this year’s summit: Rise Up Christian Educator’s…
Learn More7 Ways to Embrace Diversity in the Classroom (and why being colorblind isn’t the answer)
Making our classroom a welcoming and diverse place is more important than ever. We need to ensure that all of our students feel comfortable and that they are exposed to a variety of cultures and races. We will share why diversity in the classroom is important and how to make it happen. listen here: Subscribe to the Teach…
Learn MoreHow to Pursue Racial Unity (The Gospel v. Critical Race Theory)
Racial equality and reconciliation is important, but is the woke movement the way to get there? What does the Bible have to say about racial unity? Join us for a conversation about this important issue. The Woke movement vs. biblical truths:In the midst of an already tumultuous year, we were hit last Memorial Day with another…
Learn More10 Truths for Christian Teachers to Cling to in 2020
With everything happening, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed, frustrated or discouraged. That’s why we MUST keep our eyes on Jesus and on what He says is true.These 10 affirmations are truths we must cling to this year, so make sure you download the printable version or the audio file at the bottom to review…
Learn More30 Logical Classroom Consequence Ideas
That’s the 3rd time I’ve asked Johnny to stop talking to his classmate while I’m teaching. I probably need to give him a consequence if it happens again, but what consequence will I give? What will actually be effective? It’s not always easy to know how to deal with discipline issues as they arise. Coming up…
Learn MoreAll the Best Teaching Solutions for 2020 (Includes Remote Learning, Hybrid Learning, Social Distancing, and More!)
Teachers are gearing up for what is possibly the most challenging school year any teacher has ever faced in modern history. School districts are wavering between in-person learning with social distancing guidelines, online learning, or a hybrid learning model with a mix of the two. As the numbers of COVID-19 cases fluctuate, recommendations change rapidly.…
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