Teach 4 the Heart
Episodes
#55: 5 Common Back-to-School Mistakes You'll Regret All Year (S5E7 Growth)
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The first week of school can make or break your entire year. Start off right, and it's (relatively) smooth sailing. But if you make some of these comm...
#54: 4 Tips to Prevent Classroom Management Disaster (S5E6 Growth)
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Classroom management is possibly the most challenging aspect of teaching today. But you don't have to end up with a disaster on your hands! Join guest...
#53: Setting Up Your Classroom: 9 Practical Things You May Not Have Thought Of (S5E5 Growth)
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Getting your room ready for the school year can be extremely exciting. It's also a whole lot of work. There are books to prepare, desks to arrange, de...
#52: How to Escape the Crazy & Fight for Balance (S5E4 Growth)
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did you spend this past year stuck in the crazy cycle - overwhelmed, exhausted, and never able to quite get caught up? Join us as we speak with Eliza...
#51: 10 Ways to Grow as Teacher this Summer (S5E3 Growth)
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is a time to rest and refresh - but also to grow both professionally & personally. Join us as discuss 10 ways to grow as a teacher this summer....
#50: Teach Without Anxiety (S5E2 Growth)
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did you spend the last few months longing for the summer so you could get a break from your teacher anxiety? Are you already dreading those back-to-sc...
#49: The Teacher Success Roadmap (S5E1 Growth)
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What should you focus on RIGHT NOW to best grow as a teacher? A seemingly simple question but one that's not always easy to answer. With so many quest...
#48: An Easy Way to Grade Writing Quickly (S4E17 Challenges)
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dread tackling that ever-growing stack of essays? Does it take you forever and a day to get through them? In this episode, we give a simple & e...
#47: How to Finish the School Year Strong (S4E16 Challenges)
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You're tired, exhausted, wondering if you can make it to the summer. But what if instead of counting down the days, you could make these last days co...
#46: 7 Review Games that Won't Waste Your Time (S4E15 Teacher Challenges)
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Students LOVE review games, but when we can't afford to spend more time on the game than we do on the review. Fortunately, you can play a fun revie...
#45: How to Flip Your Classroom - Your Questions Answered (S4E14 Teacher Challenges)
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever think about flipping your classroom but not really know where to start? Join us as we answer all your most questions about how to flip your class...
#44: When Your Students Are Confused (S4E13 Teacher Challenges)
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Blank stares, confused looks, bombed tests - these are all signs that your students just aren't understanding what you're teaching them. Join us as we...
#43: How to Know if You Should Quit Teaching (S4E12 Teacher Challenges)
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you're thinking seriously about quitting teaching, you owe it to yourself, your students, and your families to make the right decision. In this epi...
#42: When You Suspect a Student but Can't Be Sure (S4E11 Teacher Challenges)
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever suspect a student of something but you're just not sure? Maybe you think they cheated - or that they're lying to you. But how can you proceed wh...
#41: 10 Classroom Management Changes to Make Right Now (S4E10 Teacher Challenges)
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with classroom management? Is your class (just a little) out of control? If so, you won't want to miss these 10 classroom managemen...
#40: How to Dress Professionally on a Teacher's Income (S4E9 Teacher Challenges)
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dressing professionally can make a big difference in how your students perceive and respect you - especially if you are a younger teacher or if your s...
#39: 9 Ways to Help Failing Students (S4E8 Teacher Challenges)
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A student's failing your class - what on earth do you do? Don't panic, don't take it personally, but don't throw your hands up in the air either. ...
#38: What to Do When You Feel All Alone as a Teacher (S4E7 Teacher Challenges)
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you're alone as a teacher? Like you're facing all these challenges and there's just no one there to help you figure it all out? ...
#37: 8 Reasons You're Feeling Discouraged and How to Overcome Them (S4E6 Teacher Challenges)
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling overwhelmed and discouraged, surrounded by negativity, then this episode is for you. Join us as we discuss 8 reasons you might be fe...
#36: What to Do When You're Losing Your Voice (S4E5 Teacher Challenges)
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When you lose your voice as a teacher, you'd do almost anything to get it back! Join us as we discuss 5 effective methods to restore your lost voice. ...
#35: How to Legally Share Your Faith in the Public School (S4E4 Teacher Challenges)
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As a Christian teacher in a public school, you may be surprised to discover that religious discussions are not quite as taboo as you might think. In ...
#34: Why Religion DOES Belong in the Public School: 2 Objections Exposed (S4E3 Teacher Challenges)
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Next week we'll be discussing how Christian teachers can legally bring up God & religion in the classroom. But before we get there, we have to answer...
#33: Managing Homework without Going Crazy (S4E2 Teacher Challenges)
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tracking homework and trying to hold students accountable can quickly become a teachers' nightmare. But before you bang your head against the wall, tr...
#32: What to Do When Parents Complain about You (S4E1 Teacher Challenges)
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When parents complain about you to administration, it's easy to get defensive, frustrated, and even discouraged. But if you take the right approach,...
#31: End the 24/7 Teacher Stress Cycle (Balance)
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we think there's no way to escape the 24/7 teacher stress cycle. But that's just not true. Join us as we discuss 5 simple but powerful t...
#30: The Allure of the Fruit of the Spirit | S3 E10 (Impact)
13 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a teacher who was full of love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. What a powerful testimony that ...
#29: 5 Keys to Trusting God and Relieving Worry & Stress | S3 E9 (Impact)
06 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do we trust God in our day-to-day lives, or yield to stress, worry, and anxiety? Join us as we discuss the 9th trait of impactful Christian teachers: ...
#28: Seeking Truth by Thinking Biblically | S3 E8 (Impact)
30 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst all the confusion of our era, we must look to the Bible for wisdom and answers. Impactful Christian teachers seek wisdom and truth and make a h...
#27: 15 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with God | S3 E7 (Impact)
23 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine being so close to God that you can hear His voice and direction day-to-day in your classroom. What a profound impact you would have! That's...
#26: How to Encourage & Edify Your Students & Colleagues |S3 E6 (Impact)
16 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If we want to make a real difference, we should be encouraging and edifying not only our students but the adults as well. In this episode, we discuss ...
#25: The Power of Being Humble and Real |S3 E5 (Impact)
09 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to examine 10 traits of impactful Christian teachers in this 3rd season of the podcast. Today, we discuss how being humble and genuine can...
#24: Teach for the Heart (not just outward behavior) | S3 E4 (Impact)
02 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This season we're discussing 10 traits of impactful Christian teachers. Today, we consider how the most impactful Christian teachers don't just focus ...
#23: 12 Ways to Show God's Love to Our Students |S3 E3 (Impact)
25 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Love is the most powerful force in the world, and as Christian teachers we are clearly called to love our students. But how do we show them God's love...
#22: Strive for Excellence (not Perfectionism) | S3 E2 (Impact)
18 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Impactful Christian teachers strive for excellence because they know they are working for Christ, not for men. And they shun two dangers that seek to ...
#21: The True Mission of Impactful Christian Teachers - S3 E1 (Impact)
11 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Impactful Christian teachers know why they are in the classroom & have a strong sense of their mission. This season we're discussing 10 Traits of I...
#20 (Balance & Productivity): Real Teachers Share their Time-Saving Tips & Experience with the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Two members of the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek joins us today to discuss their experience, share time-saving advice, and give you a unique insider look a...
#19 (Balance & Productivity): 6 Secrets of Teacher Who Are Reducing Their Workload with the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Watson of the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek joins us today to tell us a little more about the training & share 6 secrets of real teachers who are re...
#18 (Balance & Productivity): 8 Reasons You Can't Keep Up this Pace (and what to do about it)
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Many teachers have convinced themselves that they must keep giving until there's nothing less, but that is not a good idea. In this 6th episode of the...
#17 (Balance & Productivity): 5 Ways Budgeting Your Time Will Make You Truly Rich
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard of budgeting your money, but have you ever thought about budgeting your time? In this 5th episode of the Balance & Productivity season...
#16 (Balance & Productivity): 25 Ways to Save Time & Take Home Less Work
26 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to have time for what's important, you've got to redeem that time somehow. In this 4th episode of the Balance & Productivity season, we're...
#15 (Balance & Productivity): 9 ways to reduce distractions & disruptions during planning periods
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Distractions & disruptions are all too common during teachers' planning periods, but if we're going to find balance, we have to figure out how to redu...
#14 (Balance & Productivity): 6 keys for teachers to save time, be more productive, & finally find balance
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If we're going to find balance, we need to embrace 6 time-saving principles. This season we're discussing balance & productivity tips, and in this 2n...
#13 (Balance & Productivity): 8 Lies Teachers Tell Themselves About Work/Life Balance
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As teachers we're often overwhelmed & stressed by all there is to do, and sometimes we might even feel like it's taking over your life. This season we...
#12 (Classroom Management): 10 Classroom Procedures that Will Save Your Sanity
31 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Wish your classroom ran more smoothly? In this final episode of our classroom management series, we're discussing 10 (actually 11) procedures that jus...
#11 (Classroom Management): An Introduction to Whole Brain Teaching
24 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Whole Brain Teaching is an exciting new teaching system that is revolutionizing classrooms across the world. In this 11th episode of our classroom man...
#10 (Classroom Management): 10 Ways to Prevent Discipline Problems
17 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Great classroom managers don't just know how to deal with discipline problems; they know how to prevent them. In this 10th episode of our classroom ma...
#9 (Classroom Management): What to Do with the Student Who's Driving You Crazy
10 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We all have that student who's about to drive us crazy. And pity the teacher who has 2 or 3! But these students are actually the ones who need us the ...
#8 (Classroom Management): Handling Students' Complaints & Not-so-Sincere Questions
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What are you supposed to do when students complain, backtalk, or argue with you? Should you ignore it, engage it, or somehow try to avoid it? Those ar...
#7 (Classroom Management): How to Counsel a Student
25 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to make a real difference, just handing out consequences isn't going to cut it. Instead, you need to get to the root of the problem – an...
#6 (Classroom Management): 7 Easy Ways to Destroy Your Rapport with Your Students
18 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As important as rapport is in the classroom, it's so easy for us as teachers to destroy it. In this 6th episode of this classroom management series, w...
#5 (Classroom Management): Should You Be Nice or Strict?
11 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As teachers, we often struggle with whether we should be nice or strict. Some may be told they're being too nice. Others worry they're being too stric...
#4 (Classroom Management): How to Teach Procedures that Your Students Will Actually Follow
04 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Procedures are key, but if you just tell your students your procedures, chances are they won't actually follow them. In this 4th episode of this class...
#3 (Classroom Management): How to Create a Classroom Shake-Up
28 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the 3rd episode of this classroom management series, we discuss how to create a Classroom Shake-Up to get your students' attention and show them th...
#2 (Classroom Management): A Step-by-Step Plan to Regain Control of Your Classroom
21 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If your classroom's a bit out of control, you definitely don't want to miss this episode. We're discussing a step-by-step plan to regain control of yo...
#1 (Classroom Management): A Quick & Easy Method to Calm a Disruptive Class
14 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas