Staying up to date on the best resources out there can be challenging. Figuring out which resources are a good fit for your needs can be hard, too. Teach 4 the Heart has gathered our team's favorite resources to share so you can grow as a Christian and as a teacher! listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. FAVORITE TEACHING/SCHOOL TOOLs First Days of School by Harry and Rosemary Wong- This book is a must-read for new teachers and any teacher who needs help with classroom management! We didn't get enough practical classroom management training in college and this boo ..read more

Do you ever struggle to pray during the school day? It is easy to feel overwhelmed and at a loss for words. How do you even find the time? Who or what do you pray for?  Prayer keeps us grounded in Christ, and refreshed in our souls. Get encouragement and tips to help you pray during the school day. listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. Teaching is super rewarding, but it is also exhausting. We become teachers because we love kids, but there is a lot more that comes with it, a lot that is hard and heavy. There is not a lot of space for hard things between the ..read more

Joy is an essential part of learning, but it can be one of the hardest to make room for in the pressures of teaching and the limited time we have in the classroom. Play can be a key ingredient to adding joy to our classrooms, but when we think about play, our thoughts often go to younger children in elementary school. What can joy and play look like for any age, including middle school and high school? Teacher Caitlin Lore joined Linda on the podcast to share  how to bring joy and play into the classroom.  Caitlin Lore is a playful and joyful high school English teacher ..read more

Do you ever come home from teaching and feel you can’t make one more decision? You are not alone, and you are not crazy. Decision fatigue is a real struggle for people in helping professions. Teachers are making thousands of decisions a day, and that can be exhausting. Let’s look at some strategies that help us lean into rhythms so we can give our brains a break. listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. Teachers have so many responsibilities and interactions with many different kinds of people during the day. Researchers estimate that teachers probably make at l ..read more

Ever found yourself grappling with well-intentioned but utterly misguided teaching advice? Or hear a philosophy in the culture that makes you think, "Hmmm... is that right?" In this podcast series on "Worst Advice Ever!" we'll dissect bad advice that we commonly hear - diving into why it doesn't work, or, in some cases, why it isn't Scriptural or true. Join us as we purge bad advice and focus on what is true and beneficial instead, becoming better teachers and strengthening our faith in the process. Worst Advice Ever: Debunking Bad Teacher Advice WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS SERIES: tab ..read more

Google Forms are probably your bread and butter for organizing school and teaching life. They are powerful and versatile, while also being quick to set up. But the one thing they’re missing? The ability to accept payments. That’s why thousands of teachers and schools use the Payable Forms add-on with Google Forms in order to streamline information collection and host checkouts for everything from school uniforms orders to event tickets to pizza day orders to school trip permission forms. You can even use it to take donations for important causes or school projects.  Here, we’re sharing ..read more

Teaching has never been easy, but these days it seems like discouragement is lurking right around the corner. That's why this series highlights some of the best sessions from previous Rise Up Summits - bringing you encouragement, insights, and solutions for your biggest teaching problems. Join us as we explore how to save time, make differentiation easy, prevent burnout, and bravely teach by faith. Highlights: The Best Solutions for Teachers' Biggest Problems WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS SERIES: table of contents #1: Differentiation Made Easy with Laura Kebart #2: Preventing Teach ..read more

Teaching sure is complicated, isn't it? There's always a new challenge, and sometimes we're left confused - questioning what to do. But you are not the only one! If you have a question, chances are that many other teachers do, too. That's why we're excited to tackle your top teaching questions in this podcast series. Join us as we address a different topic in each episode, answering common questions and providing strategies for a variety of tricky situations. You'll walk away not only with answers and ideas but also with the encouragement that you are not alone! Answers for Your Top Teac ..read more

Have feelings of anxiety become your status quo? Many of us feel like they are, but with God’s help, they don't have to be! If you've been struggling to experience the peace God promises His followers, you won't want to miss this bonus podcast with Crystal Kershaw. Crystal, counselor and former teacher, examines common causes of anxiety and shares scriptural insights & practical tips to help you overcome it. LISTEN HERE: RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Blog: Please Pass the Mustard Seeds Website: Fieldstone Counseling Instagram: Crystal Kershaw susbcribe to the podcast ..read more

I don't have to tell you that our world is getting darker. Truth is neglected, confusion abounds, and the future feels uncertain. But rather than shrinking back in fear, this is the time to stand and SHINE! Whether you're in a public school or Christian school, you have the incredible opportunity to shine for Christ & impact students with the light of His love. Join us in this series as we explore what it looks like to let our little light shine in the classroom - and what we need to make that happen. This Little Light of Mine: Shining for Christ in the Classroom WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THI ..read more