Teach 4 the Heart
631 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsIn the Teach 4 the Heart podcast, Linda Kardamis shares ideas and inspiration to help you overcome your teaching challenges and make a lasting difference in your students’ lives.
Designed for Christian teachers in both public and private schools, Teach 4 the Heart strives to present every discussion from a Biblical perspective.
Season 1 will discuss classroom management. Future season's topics TBA but will likely include work/life balance, how our faith should affect our teaching, and more.
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160: When You Don't Feel Like You're Making a Difference
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.1 MBAre you pouring your heart into teaching and feel like it's just not working? Maybe you aren't seeing the results you want, or you wonder if you're making a difference after all. Join us as we discuss how to handle these disappointments and work with God to fulfill the calling He has given us.
QT: A Christian Response to Politics, Covid, & Everything Else That's Happening
January 21, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBHow should Christians respond to upheaval in the world - or when things don't turn out the way we hoped they would? Join us as we discuss this important question. Please note that this episode was recorded BEFORE all the craziness that ensued at the Capitol. Providentially, these thoughts are probably even more applicable now than ever. However, I wanted to explain why these events aren't specifically addressed in this episode. Find out more about Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com.
Free Workshop: Create an Easy & Affordable Teacher Wardrobe
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBJoin us Tuesday, January 26 for a free workshop with Corina Holden of Frump Fighters, where she’ll teach us how to create an easy and affordable mix & match teacher wardrobe. Get the details and sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/wardrobe.
QT: An Easy Email Boundary that Eliminates Stress
January 18, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.88 MBDo emails suck you back into work when you're supposed to be off? Try this simple change to create better boundaries with email. Share your experience in our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook. Get the Tame Your To-Do List System for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/tame.
QT: Organization Your To-Do List so It's Motivating (not overwhelming)
January 14, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBDoes staring at your overflowing to-do list overwhelm you before you even get started? Listen to discover a simple way to organize your to-do list so that it motivates you instead. Get the Tame Your To-Do List System for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/tame.
159: Tame Your Out-of-Control To-Do List
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBThe demands this year are extra insane, leaving us overwhelmed, stressed, and frazzled. It's time to take back control of your to-do list, and we'll give you a powerful framework to do just that in this episode. Get the complete Tame Your To-Do List System for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/tame.
QT: Identify What Matters Most (at School & Home)
January 07, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBLast time, we discussed how our time and energy are limited & we must choose to spend that limited time on what matters most. Today, we'll dive into how to identify what matters most - both at school and personally. Then, if you need help figuring out how to translate your top priorities into your to-do list, join us in the Tame Your To-Do List System for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/tame.
News: NEW Tame Your-To Do List System for Teachers
January 05, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 5.02 MBGet our brand new Tame Your To-Do List System for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/tame. Join us live on January 18 (MLK Day) to go from stressed and frazzled to prepared and energized in just one afternoon!
QT: How to Know When You've Done Enough
January 04, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.64 MBThe responsibilities are extra-overwhelming. How do we know we've done enough? Join us to discover why that's not actually the right question to ask, and what to consider instead. Get the Tame Your To-Do List System for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/tame.
QT: If You're Not Ready to Go Back to School
December 31, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.82 MBWhile we're thankful 2020 is over, you may feel quite overwhelmed by the thought of heading back to school in 2021. If so, join us for a time in the psalms as we re-orient our thinking to an eternal perspective.
158: Identify & Fix Classroom Issues in 4 Simple Steps
December 28, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBWhether you're heading back in-person or online, the return from Christmas break provides an opportunity to reset your classroom and fix a lot of the issues that may have plagued you in the first semester. Join us to discover a simple 4-step process to tune up your (virtual or in-person) classroom and make things run a bit more smoothly.
QT: Refresh Yourself Over Break!
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBWe desperately need to take time to refresh over break, but if you don't plan it in your schedule, it might not happen! Share what you plan to do to refresh this break in our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook.
QT: Super Easy Last-Minute Gift Idea for Your Students (or Fellow Teachers)
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBWant to give your students a gift but haven't had the time or money to get anything? We've got you covered! Listen for a super easy (and free) idea. Then head to www.teach4theheart.com/homeworkpass to download the free template. Books (or ebooks) are a great last-minute gift for fellow teachers. Grab one at www.teach4theheart.com/books.
QT: How to Stay Connected with Virtual Students While Teaching In-Person
December 10, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.79 MBIf you're teaching in-person but also have virtual students, too, then you know how hard it is to keep track of the needs of both! Listen for a quick tip to help you stay connected to your virtual student(s) while teaching the rest of the class in-person. Do you feel unorganized & frazzled as a teacher? Sign up for the Organized Teacher Framework at www.teach4theheart.com/organized. (affiliate link)
QT: Have Students Create Review Activities
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBDid you know you can have your students create review activities (like Kahoot quizzes) for you? Not only will it save you time, but it will also be a great learning experience for them! Listen for details. And if you're struggling with student behavior, get our free classroom management minicourse at www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse (helpful for both in-person and online teaching)
NEWS: 3 Gifts for You!
December 04, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 3.1 MBWe would love to send you three gifts this Christmas! All you need to do is be signed up for your emails. If you haven’t done that yet, just head to www.teach4theheart.com. If you already receive our emails, be sure to check for your gifts on December 8, 9, 10. We will also be giving away three gifts for secondary math teachers on December 15-17. To receive these, make sure you are signed up for MathLight updates at www.mymathlight.com/updates.
QT: Some Smart & Surprising Way to Get Help This Year
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBEver wish you could clone yourself so you could get more done - or be in two places at once? Well, listen today for some ideas for where to get someone to help you out with your class. Make sure you're on our email list to get 3 gifts December 8-10. Sign up at www.teach4theheart.com. Secondary math teachers, sign up for the 3 math gifts form our partner brand MathLight at www.mymathlight.com/updates.
157: Surviving Pandemic Teaching without Burning Out
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBTeaching is so utterly overwhelming this year; almost everyone is on the brink of burnout. Join us to discover five key realizations that will help you rein in your to-do list and get through this year without burning out. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/157.
QT: Pep Talk: Step Back & See How Far You've Come!
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBWhen we're in the middle of a season of intense challenge, it's easy to be utterly overwhelmed by how far we have to go. But it can be hugely helpful to take a step back and consider how far we've come. That's what we'll do today. Check out our Holiday Merch Shop at www.teach4theheart.com/merch.
QT: Keeping Everyone on the Same Page
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.74 MBDo you have students scattered all over the place? Maybe you're on a hybrid schedule; or maybe some students are in-person & others online? Listen for a simple strategy to help keep students connected & on the same page, even when they're not all together at the same time. Check out our Holiday Merch Shop at www.teach4theheart.com/merch.
News: Holiday Gift Shop for Teachers
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.66 MBOur Holiday Gift Shop for Teachers is open Nov 18 – Dec 3. Grab the perfect gifts for all the teachers on your Christmas list. Or, pick out your favorites to add to your own wish list. Shop now at www.teach4theheart.com/giftshop and use the code HOLIDAYS to get free shipping Nov 18-19.
156: 6 Ways to Make Direct Instruction More Engaging (in-person OR online)
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 18.4 MBWe 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.
QT: Pep Talk: God is With You & Using You
November 12, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.88 MBWhen things feel overwhelming, we need to remind ourselves of what is true. Join us as we do just that, reminding ourselves that God is in control, that He is with us, that He is our strength, and that He is at work in and through us in these days.
News: Gift 4 U! Respectful, Responsible, & Engaged MiniCourse
November 11, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.99 MBTo say thanks for being a podcast subscriber, we are offering our new Respectful, Responsible, & Engaged minicourse for free this week ($19 value)! Head to www.teach4theheart.com/rre and enter the code PODCAST to enroll.
QT: Getting Student Feedback
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 4.19 MBThis year more than ever, you should definitely take a few minutes to ask your students how things are going. Listen for tips on how to do this quickly & easily. Get more support in creating a vibrant classroom culture in Beyond Classroom Management at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond.
QT: Reducing Screen Time in Virtual Learning
November 05, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBWe are so thankful we have the internet to aid our remote learning, but just because we're using technology doesn't mean that everything must be - or should be - done on the screen. Join us to discover simple & easy ways to give your students a break from the screen. Join our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook.
News: Summit Audio Album now available!
November 03, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBDid you miss the Rise Up Summit? Now you can get a downloadable audio album of all 30+ summit sessions. You’ll find the clarity, encouragement & solutions you need in a convenient audio format. Grab it by Thursday at www.teach4theheart.com/summitaudio.
155: Grace Over Grind: Eliminate Teacher Stress by Working in God's Grace
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 33.9 MBThe 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 stress and find balance, despite the busyness. Get the summit audio album at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.
QT: Do Your Best & Forget the Rest
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.35 MBAs Christians, we are called to do our best, but once we've done that, the results are in God's hands. Join us for a word of encouragement as we seek to do our best and not stress about the rest. Need some help figuring out how to let go of stress and trust God? Join us in Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com.
QT: Using Family Clean Up to Keep Your Home in Order
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBA few weeks ago we instituted Family Clean Up at our house, and it's been a huge help, already. Listen to discover how it works. And get the full program at www.teach4theheart.com/chores.
QT: Dealing with Difficult People
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.16 MBJackie Matthews share a key insight for dealing with difficult people. This is just a small clip from the full session. Catch the full interview at the Rise Up Summit October 22-27. Sign up for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com
154: Finding Encouragement & Connection in a Year of Social Distancing
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.3 MBThis 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. Join us as we discuss how and why we can find encouragement and connection, even with social distancing. We also warmly invite you to our Rise Up Summit, a free online conference for Christian educators. You can attend online only OR grab a friend and watch it together. The connection...
QT: Easy Differentiation
October 15, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBDifferentiation is so important, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Laura Kebart shares how we should - and shouldn't - think of differentiation and the key to making it effective without causing undue work and stress. This is just a small clip from the full session. Catch the full interview at the Rise Up Summit October 22-27. Sign up for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.
QT: Letting Go of Judgment
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 5.07 MBWith so much happening, it's easy to judge others and be upset when they disagree with us. But there is such freedom in giving grace and realizing that it's okay to have differing views. Grab the new Teaching is My Mission merch at www.teach4theheart.com/merch
News: NEW Merch Design: Teaching is My Mission
October 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.53 MBGrab our new limited-edition design Teaching is My Mission at www.teach4theheart.com/merch. Available in a t-shirt, slouchy sweatshirt, and mug for just a few weeks!
QT: Grace Over Grind: How God's Grace Enables Us to Work without Stress
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.14 MBEnjoy this powerful clip from the upcoming Rise Up Summit. Michele Holiday shares how we can work out of an awareness of God's presence. You won't want to miss the full session. Sign up to watch for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.
153: Teaching Reading & Writing Skills with the Workshop Model
October 05, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 32.8 MBIf you teach reading or writing, you cannot miss this episode! Jen Bengel shares an easy-to-implement model that builds skill and comprehension, and can be easily modified to work online!
QT: Encouragement from Scripture
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBJoin us as we garner encouragement and strength from key passages in Isaiah.
News: Join us at the FREE Rise Up Summit Oct 22-27
September 29, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBJoin us October 22-27 at the Rise Up Summit, a free online conference for Christian educators. More than ever, you need clarity, encouragement, and solutions to fulfill your calling, and this event will provide just that! Get all the details and reserve your spot – free – at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.
QT: When You're Behind on Work; How to Get Focused Work Time
September 28, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBJoin us as we discuss a simple strategy to help you catch up when you're behind on work and starting to feel stressed! Check out the amazing bundles of digital math resources for grades 3-5 or 6-8 at www.teach4theheart.com/digitalmath.
QT: Ideas to Celebrate Heritage Months
September 24, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBDid you know there are at least five heritage months throughout the year that celebrate various minority contributions? Join us to hear some ideas for how to incorporate their celebration into your classroom and school. Make sure to check out episode 152 at www.teach4theheart.com/152. And join our free Classroom Management TuneUp at www.teach4theheart.com/tuneup.
52: 7 Ways to Embrace Diversity in the Classroom (and why being colorblind isn't the answer)
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 40.1 MBGod has gifted us with beautifully diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. Join us to discover how to embrace and celebrate this in your classroom. Plus, we'll also answer the common question, "Shouldn't we just be colorblind?" Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/152 Sign up for the Rise Up Summit at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.
152: 7 Ways to Embrace Diversity in the Classroom (and why being colorblind isn't the answer)
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 40.1 MBGod has gifted us with beautifully diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. Join us to discover how to embrace and celebrate this in your classroom. Plus, we'll also answer the common question, "Shouldn't we just be colorblind?" Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/152 Sign up for the Rise Up Summit at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.
QT: Sharing the Hope of Christ (even in public schools)
September 17, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBOur hope is found in Christ, and our students, parents, and colleagues need that hope, too! Join us to discover some keys ways to share that - even if you teach in a public school. Find out more about when religion is & isn't allowed to be discussed at www.teach4theheart.com/religion. Find out more about Christian Educators Association Intl. at www.teach4theheart.com/ceai. Get our free Teach with Faith, not Fear training at https://academy.teach4theheart.com/p/teach-with-faith-not-f...
News: Idea Swap for Teachers
September 15, 2020 14:48 - 3 minutes - 3.69 MBJoin us for a special event where you can ask questions and share ideas with fellow teachers. The event is free, but we do need you to RSVP at www.teach4theheart.com/ideaswap
QT: If You Feel Alone
September 14, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.81 MBIt's somewhat common to feel alone at your school anyhow, but this pandemic has brought loneliness to another level! If you're feeling alone, listen to discover simple advice for creating meaningful connections within the body of Christ - yes, even now! Sign up for the Rise Up Summit, a free online conference for Christian educators, at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.
QT: Encouragement for Dealing with Difficult Students
September 10, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.79 MBTeaching difficult students can be, well, difficult. But taking a long-term view can be extremely helpful. Join us to discover what that looks like – and how it will help you persevere. Grab your copy of Take Heart & Teach at www.teach4theheart.com/books
138: The Right Way to Talk Politics & Social Issues (In & Out of the Classroom)
September 07, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 23 MBWe knew an election year would involve politics, but we had no idea the scope & weightiness of all the social issues we'd be grappling with this year. How can we engage these issues with our students in a way that is helpful, respectful, and unifying? Join us to discover three key principles. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/138. Find out more about Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com.
QT: When Leaders Make Decisions You Disagree With
September 03, 2020 09:30 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBThis pandemic has many of us facing unprecedented situations, and it's almost inevitable that at some point leadership will make a decision that you disagree with. Join us as we process how to respond when this happens. Join the free 21-Day Prayer Challenge for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge
QT: 4 Way to Engage Shy Learners in Virtual Learning
August 31, 2020 09:30 - 4 minutes - 4.77 MBAre you teaching online or have students learning virtually? Discover four simple ways to engage shy or hesitant learners online. Get more ideas for virtual teaching, hybrid learning, and more at www.teach4theheart.com/pandemicteaching Join our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook.