7 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.…
Learn More7 Boundaries & Routines to Weather the 2020 School Year
The 2020-21 school year promises to be extra challenging, which means we need boundaries & routines more than ever.Join us to discover key routines and boundaries that will help you & your students not just survive but perhaps even thrive in this crazy year.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast.resources mentioned:Tyler Harms’…
Learn MoreYour Blueprint to Create a Conducive Learning Environment as Schools Reopen
We still may not be 100% sure what school will look like this fall, but we know that we’ll want to make every second we have together count! Today, we’ll discuss a five keys to create a conducive learning environment no matter what learning situation you end up facing.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4…
Learn MoreHow to Fast Track Your ESL Students’ Progress
Teaching English as a second language to ESL students is daunting, even for experienced and skilled teachers. The process becomes even more perplexing when you have students who can barely understand English and you don’t know their language either. You’ll need to have a lot of patience when teaching English to beginners and when communicating…
Learn MoreTeacher Tech Tools for Digital or Blended Learning
One of the many things school closures taught us was the importance of having effective, digital tools at your fingertips. When the school closures were first announced, everyone was in an emergency, panic mode and no one had time to fully research online tools before picking one. It’s becoming clear that technology will play some role…
Learn MoreReimagining Better Schools Post-Covid
Covid closures completely upended the school year. And now, as we consider heading back new year, we have no idea what that might look like.But regardless of the form school takes 2020-21, we can and should be asking bigger questions. How can we take the lessons we’ve learned during these closures and reimagine schools in…
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