20+ 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…
Learn MoreHow to Build Classroom Community with the Positivity Project
Amy Stohs, a 6th grade teacher from Virginia, joins us to talk about the Positivity Project, an exciting movement that helps grow students character and build classroom community. Join us to discover simple ways to engage your students in discussions about character, positivity, and the truth that other people matter.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach…
Learn MoreSharing Our Blessings
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow,Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host.Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! This song rings in my mind as I contemplate God’s incredible goodness over this past year. Through good times and bad, gladness and pain, He is always good. Today in this special post, I’m joining…
Learn More8 Truths to Encourage Your Heart During Conflict
When we face conflict as a teacher, we can easily get bogged down and discouraged. That’s when we must speak truth to our own hearts, renewing our minds in the Gospel. Join us as we walk through eight key truths that will reorient our thinking and allow us to serve with joy, even amidst conflict.listen…
Learn More7 Tips for Constructive IEP Meetings
No matter what role you play at school, you’re going to love these tips for constructive IEP meetings.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast.resources mentioned:Free IEP Case Management Checklist Alexx’s Teachers Pay Teachers Store read the Article:Whether you’re a general education teacher, a special education teacher, or an administrator, you have probably participated…
Learn MoreHow to Deal With a Difficult Administrator
Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. You may have thought that your administrator has it in for you, but have you ever had an administrator who’s literally out to get you? As in, actually trying to kill you? Well, that’s what “Carl” was dealing with. He had been nothing but loyal, dedicated, and passionate. But his…
Learn MoreHow to Navigate Gender Identity as a Christian Teacher (Part 2)
As Christian educators, we may struggle to know how to respond to questions of gender identity. In this episode, you’ll discover how to work out a Biblical understanding of gender to interact with wisdom, truth, and love.watch here: listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast.resources mentioned:Transgender Regret Stories: Harvest USA and SexChangeRegret.com What Does the…
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