Episodes

  • News: Pray & Plan Reveal Party 🎉

    News: Pray & Plan Reveal Party 🎉
    Apr 7 2026

    Join us Monday, April 13 for the Pray & Plan Reveal Party! See the new cover design, enter giveaways and receive FREE SHIPPING on your 2026-27 planner! Get the details & RSVP at www.teach4theheart.com/party.

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    2 mins
  • 381: How to Avoid Power Struggles While Maintaining Authority

    381: How to Avoid Power Struggles While Maintaining Authority
    Apr 6 2026

    LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/381

    When a student challenges your classroom expectations, it can feel nerve-wracking and like you're being pulled into a power struggle. How can you stand firm in your expectations without letting the situation escalate? Listen in as Linda and Amanda discuss how you can maintain your authority in your classroom without getting drawn into arguments or unnecessary conflict.

    00:00 Navigating Power Struggles in the Classroom
    13:28 Understanding Authority vs. Dominance
    18:51 Establishing a Classroom Management Plan


    Resources/Links Mentioned:

    Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101

    Free Training: https://teach4theheart.com/free
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    22 mins
  • 380: What If Students Don't Care About Consequences?

    380: What If Students Don't Care About Consequences?
    Mar 30 2026
    LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/380 What do you do when students shrug off reminders, ignore follow-through, and keep disrupting? In this episode, Linda and Beki tackle one of the most frustrating classroom challenges—students who seem to (or even say!) they don't care about the systems meant to motivate them. Drawing from real experiences, they unpack what might really be going on beneath the surface and share practical strategies to rebuild accountability, spark ownership, and move students toward growth.

    00:00 Understanding Student Apathy Towards Consequences
    03:01 Creative Alternatives to Traditional Consequences
    06:56 The Importance of Proactive Classroom Management
    09:33 Addressing Underlying Issues in Student Behavior Resources/Links Mentioned: Consequence Idea List: https://teach4theheart.com/consequences Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101
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    10 mins
  • 379: What Does It Mean to Teach for the Heart?

    379: What Does It Mean to Teach for the Heart?
    Mar 23 2026

    LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/379

    What does it actually mean to teach for the heart and why does it matter in your classroom? In this episode, Linda and Sarah unpack the meaning of our name Teach 4 the Heart, explain why we believe it is so important, and show how Christ and heart-focused teaching shape how we manage our classrooms, connect with students, and point them toward what truly matters

    00:00 Teaching for the Heart: An Introduction
    02:57 The Importance of Heart-Centered Teaching
    05:59 Motivating Students from the Inside Out
    09:56 Classroom Management with Heart
    12:39 Fostering Personal Growth in Students
    15:28 Creating a Positive Learning Environment
    18:33 Final Thoughts on Teaching for the Heart


    Resources/Links Mentioned:

    10 Commandments Playlist: https://teach4theheart.com/playlist10

    Commandments Starter Pack: https://teach4theheart.com/10C

    Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101

    The 10 Commandments of Classroom Management: https://teach4theheart.com/373
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    20 mins
  • 378: "When Is a Call Home Actually Necessary?"

    378: "When Is a Call Home Actually Necessary?"
    Mar 16 2026

    LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/378

    Should you call home for every small behavior issue—or only when things reach a breaking point? In this Teacher Talk episode, Linda and Beki unpack the gray area of parent communication. They walk through how to tell the difference between issues that truly need family involvement and those that can be handled in the classroom.

    00:00 Navigating Parent Communication in Education
    03:10 Understanding Behavioral Contexts and Parental Involvement
    06:44 Effective Communication Strategies with Parents
    10:02 Building Positive Relationships with Parents


    Resources/Links Mentioned:

    Teach 4 the Heart Plus: https://teach4theheart.com/plus
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    11 mins
  • 377: Is It Really Possible to Reduce Disruptions?

    377: Is It Really Possible to Reduce Disruptions?
    Mar 9 2026
    LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/377 Blurting. Side conversations. Students out of their seats. We as teachers experience these distractions that make it hard to teach and even harder for students to focus. Is it really possible to reduce disruptions or is this just the new normal? Listen in as Linda and Beki share practical, realistic strategies you can use to cut down on common classroom interruptions at any grade level and create a calmer, more focused environment! 00:00 Classroom Dynamics: The Impact of Teacher Authority
    05:03 Setting Expectations: The Key to Classroom Management
    10:02 Approach and Confidence: The Teacher's Mindset
    14:57 Insistence and Results: Nipping Problems in the Bud
    17:29 Building Relationships: The Balance of Firmness and Fun Resources/Links Mentioned: Chatter Workshop: https://teach4theheart.com/chatter CM 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101
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    23 mins
  • 376: "Can I Have a Structured Class That Isn't Boring?"

    376: "Can I Have a Structured Class That Isn't Boring?"
    Mar 2 2026
    LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/376 Do you ever feel like your classroom management is working, but the structure is starting to feel a little boring or rigid? In this Teacher Talk episode, Linda and Julie tackle what to do when your systems are solid, behavior is under control, but student engagement feels flat. (Spoiler Alert...You don't have to choose between structure and engagement!)

    "My classroom management has been going well lately, but it almost feels so structured that it's boring. I don't want to loosen up on standards because I know it will escalate into poor behavior—but do you have ideas for how to engage students in class without it getting out of control?" 00:00 Balancing Structure and Engagement in the Classroom
    06:23 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Teachers Resources/Links Mentioned: Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101
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    7 mins
  • News: Join the Stop the Chatter Workshop

    News: Join the Stop the Chatter Workshop
    Feb 28 2026

    When we can't get through a lesson without a million interruptions, something has to change! Join the Stop the Chatter Workshop and walk away with a clear plan to cut down the chatter & blurting. Sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/chatter.
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    4 mins