Episodes

  • News: Get Your Day 1 Success Plan

    News: Get Your Day 1 Success Plan
    Jul 28 2026

    The tone we set on the first day of school can set us up for success or make the rest of the year a struggle. Join us in an exclusive workshop where we'll create a day 1 success plan that will prevent chaos & create a classroom you actually want to teach in this year! Listen for more info, and if you're not already a member, head here to join: www.teach4theheart.com/day1
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    5 mins
  • 393: How to Prepare for the First Day of School

    393: How to Prepare for the First Day of School
    Jul 27 2026
    LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/393 The first day of school is quickly approaching! These days can feel overwhelming as you try to get everything ready and make sure nothing is missed. In this episode, we'll walk through your first day of school "must haves" from classroom management plans to your daily schedule. We'll talk about what to do—and when to do it—so you can start the year calm, prepared, and confident. 00:00 Setting the Tone for the School Year
    01:24 Clarifying and Raising Expectations
    06:59 Establishing Classroom Procedures
    10:47 Responding to Misbehavior
    15:17 Planning Content for Day One
    18:58 Inviting God into Your Planning Resources/Links Mentioned: Classroom Management & Motivation: https://teach4theheart.com/backtoschooltraining Day One Success Plan workshop for PLUS members: https://teach4theheart.com/day1
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    22 mins
  • News: Free Back-to-School Classroom Management & Motivation Training

    News: Free Back-to-School Classroom Management & Motivation Training
    Jul 21 2026

    Don't let behavior issues & lack of motivation derail this new year! Join us at the FREE Back-to-School Classroom Management & Motivation Training, where you'll learn six keys to start the year right and create a classroom that's focused & on-task (without all the disruptions)! Save your spot at www.teach4theheart.com/training.

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    4 mins
  • 392: "Help! I Spend More Time Correcting Behavior Than I Do Teaching."

    392: "Help! I Spend More Time Correcting Behavior Than I Do Teaching."
    Jul 20 2026
    LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/392 When classroom behavior takes up most of your instructional time, it can leave you feeling drained, frustrated, and pulled away from actually teaching. In this episode, we'll explore strategies to help you lead your classroom with more confidence and structure so you can reduce disruptions and focus more on instruction and student learning. 00:00 Navigating Classroom Management Challenges
    03:49 Strategies for Effective Classroom Management
    06:39 Empowering Teachers to Take Control
    09:39 Engaging Students Without Losing Instructional Time Resources/Links Mentioned: Classroom Management & Motivation Training: https://teach4theheart.com/backtoschooltraining
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    11 mins
  • 390: What To Do When Curriculum Brings Up Sticky Questions About Faith

    390: What To Do When Curriculum Brings Up Sticky Questions About Faith
    Jul 6 2026

    LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/390

    Teaching in a public school can sometimes bring difficult moments—especially when required curriculum or classroom discussions raise questions about faith. In this episode, we talk honestly about how Christian teachers can navigate those situations while still reflecting Christ to their students every day.

    00:00 Navigating Faith in Public Education
    08:40 The Role of Prayer and Influence in Teaching


    Resources/Links Mentioned:

    Episode 345: How to Be a Light for Christ in the Public School (without Breaking the Law!): https://teach4theheart.com/podcast-light-v-law/
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    9 mins
  • 391: How to Create Your Yearly Curriculum Plan

    391: How to Create Your Yearly Curriculum Plan
    Jul 13 2026
    LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/391 Planning out your year can feel overwhelming. How do you balance pacing, testing schedules, days off, and the unexpected disruptions that always seem to come up? In this episode, we'll share practical tips to help you map out your curriculum, so you can stay organized without constantly feeling behind. 00:00 Planning Your Curriculum: An Overview
    12:44 Creating a Yearly Curriculum Map
    24:43 Adjusting Plans and Flexibility in Teaching Resources/Links Mentioned: Pray and Plan Planner: https://teach4theheart.com/planner
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    26 mins
  • 389: How to Start Fresh (Even If Last Year Was Hard)

    389: How to Start Fresh (Even If Last Year Was Hard)
    Jun 29 2026
    LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/389 So, last school year didn't go as you hoped, and it's hard not to carry that into a new one. How do you actually start fresh when discouragement, frustration, or self-doubt are still lingering? In this episode, Linda and Jen share simple, practical steps to reset your mindset, let go of the past, and step into the new school year with clarity and confidence. 00:00 Overcoming Classroom Challenges
    02:43 Believing in Change
    05:36 Creating a Classroom Management Plan
    12:51 Teaching Procedures and Expectations
    15:35 Insisting on Consistency
    20:21 Building Relationships and Teaching Effectively Resources/Links Mentioned: Your Smooth-Running Class: https://teach4theheart.com/smooth How to Teach Procedures: https://teach4theheart.com/how-to-teach-procedures-that-your-students-will-actually-follow/
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    25 mins
  • News: Limited Planners Left!

    News: Limited Planners Left!
    Jun 24 2026

    Christian teachers love Pray & Plan because it's a planner that helps them not only get done what matters most but also make space for peace and rest, too. But don't wait to get yours - last year we sold out early! Reserve your planner now at www.teach4theheart.com/planner.
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    2 mins