Teach 4 the Heart

Linda Kardamis | Educational Consultant & Founder of Teach 4 the Heart

In 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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Nov 14, 2019 · 5 min
QT: The Simplest Way to Ensure All Students Learn
Do you have important facts or information all students need to master? Reciting information out loud is the simplest way to ensure all students learn it. Join us to discover how to incorporate recitation and memory work into your day without it becoming dull or boring.
Nov 11, 2019 · 22 min
#129: Facing Conflict as a Teacher: Gospel Truths to Speak to Your Heart
When we face conflict as a teacher, we can easily get bogged down and discouraged. That's when we must speak truth to our own hearts, renewing our minds in the Gospel. Join us as we walk through eight key truths that will reorient our thinking and allow us to serve with joy, even amidst conflict. Bookmark this lists of truths at www.teach4theheart.com/truth.
Nov 7, 2019 · 5 min
QT: Maybe "Lazy" Students Are Actually Frustrated
Sometimes we write off students as lazy when they're actually frustrated, anxious, or discouraged. But when we start to address their true concerns, we may start to finally see improvement.
Nov 4, 2019 · 3 min
QT: Make Small Group Discussion More Impactful with This Simple Process
Do certain students dominate discussions while others sit silently? Discover how easy it is to use talking chips to moderate small group discussion and make it more equitable and effective.
Oct 31, 2019 · 3 min
QT: A Go-To Response When You're Not Sure What to Do
We've all been there – a student does something inappropriate that we need to address, but it's unexpected and we aren't sure what to do. Listen to discover why the phrase "I'm going to have to do something about that" is so powerful.
Oct 28, 2019 · 24 min
#128: 7 Tips for Constructive IEP Meetings
No matter what role you play at school, you're going to love these tips for constructive IEP meetings. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/iepmeetings
Oct 24, 2019 · 5 min
QT: 3 Private Ways to Give Warnings & Curb Disruptions
A warning system can be a great tool to cut out disruptions in your class, but what if we want to avoid public forms like a behavior chart or writing names on the board? In this quick though episode, I share three simple ways to give warnings privately – without interrupting the flow of your teaching. Get the free Classroom Management MiniCourse at www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse .
Oct 21, 2019 · 5 min
QT: Don't Lower Your Expectations
When students aren't meeting our expectations, we can be tempted to lower them. But this isn't always a good idea. Discover why in this quick thought episode.
Oct 17, 2019 · 4 min
QT: Pairing Rewards with Intrinsic Motivation
We can make tangible rewards so much more meaningful by pairing them with intrinsic motivation. Listen to discover how. Find out more about Classroom Management 101 at www.teach4theheart.com/cm101.
Oct 14, 2019 · 19 min
#127: How to Respond to a Difficult Administrator (or Coworker)
As a teacher, we crave support from our administrators and coworkers. But, unfortunately, that's not always the case, and sometimes these relationships are strained. Join us to discover how to respond to a difficult administrator (or coworker) – spiritual, emotionally, and practically. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/difficult.
Oct 10, 2019 · 5 min
QT: Integrating a Biblical Worldview Across All Subjects
At our Christian Educators Virtual Summit, Eric Reenders presented a simple framework to help students develop a Biblical worldview. The key – using questions (and not giving the answers!) Get the list of focus questions at www.teach4theheart.com/worldviewquestions. Join our free encore weekend of the Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www.christianeducatorssummit.com. Get Eric's book Rooftop Perspectives at https://amzn.to/2KCDJHg.* *affiliate link
Oct 7, 2019 · 3 min
QT: Practices to Overcome Anxiety
At our Christian Educators Virtual Summit, JP Moreland did an incredible session on Responding Biblically to the Crisis of Anxiety. In this session, he taught how we can use practices and habits to retrain our brain and, in time, overcome anxiety. Join our free encore weekend of the Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www.christianeducatorssummit.com. Get JP's book Finding Quiet at https://amzn.to/31CgiTO.* *affiliate link
Oct 3, 2019 · 4 min
QT: What Truth Do You Want Your Students to Remember?
One of my favorite takeaways from the Christian Educators Virtual Summit was about choosing an important phrase to repeat over and over to your students – helping them internalize an important truth. Listen to hear how it works. Join our free encore weekend of the Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www.christianeducatorssummit.com.
Sep 30, 2019 · 40 min
#126: Navigating Gender Identity with Truth & Love (Part 2)
As Christian educators, we may struggle to know how to respond to questions of gender identity. In this episode, you'll discover how to work out a Biblical understanding of gender to interact with wisdom, truth, and love. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/gender2 Find out more about the Christian Educators Virtual Summit at www.christianeducatorssummit.com
Sep 26, 2019 · 5 min
QT: Remember What's Happening on a Spiritual Level
With so many day-to-day tasks and goals to focus on, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture – in particular, what's happening on a spiritual level in our students' lives. In this episode, we'll walk through a high-level overview of what's really going on and how that helps reframe our thinking day-to-day. This content comes from our Beyond Classroom Management course. Find out more at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond.
Sep 23, 2019 · 36 min
#125: Navigating Gender Identity with Truth & Love (Part 1)
As Christians, we know God created gender, but what exactly does that mean for modern-day questions of gender identity? Join us in this conversation with Jonathan Holmes to discover what the Bible has to say about gender identity and how it differs from a secular understanding of gender. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/gender1
Sep 19, 2019 · 4 min
QT: How to Stop Stressing about the Future
When we worry about the future of our world – be it politics, societal perspectives, or even our religious freedom – are we really worried about the Kingdom or are we more concerned with preserving our life of relative ease? Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we examine our own hearts and prayerfully walk away encouraged in His truths.
Sep 16, 2019 · 5 min
QT: How Much Should I Grade?
Today we tackle the age-old question, "how much should I grade?" and give practical tips to make grading manageable and fair.
Sep 12, 2019 · 5 min
QT: The Most Fundamental Way to Keep Students Engaged
One of the fastest ways to lose your students' focus is to lose them academically. Conversely, students are much more engaged when they are confident in what they're doing and are feeling a measure of success. So, let's talk about some ways to help them be successful. Get more help in our full Beyond Classroom Management course at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond
Sep 9, 2019 · 15 min
#124: 5 Easy Ways to Incorporate Writing in Any Subject
When you add writing to your class, you not only build students' communication skills, but you also help think more deeply about the subject matter, too. In this episode, you'll discover five easy ways to incorporate writing into any subject. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/writing.