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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 discus...
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585 episodes
398: How to Kindly Deal with Difficult Parents
Whether you're facing demanding emails, difficult conversations, or unrealistic expectations, this episode will help you respond with confidence, grac...
397: Easy Ways to Make Your Lessons More Engaging
You don't have to completely reinvent your lessons to make them more engaging for students. In this episode, we'll share simple, low-prep ways to add...
396: "How Do I Actually Remember My Classroom Management Plan in the Moment?"
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It's one thing to create a classroom management plan—it's another thing to actually rememb...
Back to School BONUS: Classroom Management & Motivation Q&A Part 2
You asked, Linda answered! Get practical answers to the back-to-school questions teachers are asking right now. In this Q&A replay, we tackle classroo...
Back to School BONUS: Classroom Management & Motivation Part 1
What if this school year could feel different? In this special replay, discover practical classroom management strategies to reduce disruptions, incre...
395: How to Set the Right Tone from Day One
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The way you teach procedures during the first days of school can shape your classroom for the entire...
394: "What Consequences Can I Use for Blurting During Lessons?"
LEARN MORE at https://teach4theheart.com/394 When students constantly blurt out or talk during instruction, it can completely derail your lesson and...
News: Get Your Day 1 Success Plan
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 w...
393: How to Prepare for the First Day of School
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 every...
News: Free Back-to-School Classroom Management & Motivation Training
Don't let behavior issues & lack of motivation derail this new year! Join us at the FREE Back-to-School Classroom Management & Motivation Training, wh...
392: "Help! I Spend More Time Correcting Behavior Than I Do Teaching."
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/392 When classroom behavior takes up most of your instructional time, it can leave you feeling drained, frus...
391: How to Create Your Yearly Curriculum Plan
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/391 Planning out your year can feel overwhelming. How do you balance pacing, testing schedules, days off, an...
390: What To Do When Curriculum Brings Up Sticky Questions About Faith
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Teaching in a public school can sometimes bring difficult moments—especially when required curriculu...
389: How to Start Fresh (Even If Last Year Was Hard)
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...
News: Your Smooth Running Class Starts July 6
This year, prevent classroom chaos before it starts! In Your Smooth-Running Class, you'll create a classroom management plan that gives you the clarit...
News: Limited Planners Left!
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,...
News: Resources for Your School
If you think teachers at your school could benefit from the advice & training found at Teach 4 the Heart, listen in to discover more about our school...
388: 5 Things That Actually Matter This Summer
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Summer is finally here! But how should you actually spend it? After a long school year, it's temptin...
387: Why God Allows Hard Times: and How to Trust Him in Them
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/387 Hard seasons are an inevitable part of life, and teaching can make them feel even heavier. When challeng...
386: "My Coworker is Always Stressed"
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/386 Working closely with a co-teacher can be challenging—especially when you share different beliefs or they...
385: What Would Jesus Do for Classroom Management?
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/385 When it comes to classroom management, it's easy to wonder what the "right" response is in challenging m...
384: "It Wasn't Me!" | What to Do When Students Deny Misbehavior
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You clearly saw what happened, and yet the student looks at you and says, "It wasn't me!" Moments li...
383: How To Choose the Best Teacher Planner
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Whether you are a veteran or a rookie teacher, planning and organization is key! There are so many t...
News: Pre-Order Pray & Plan 2026-27
Pray & Plan is the planner that helps Christian teachers prioritize what matters most - at home, at school, and in their spiritual walk. You can now p...
382: What to Do When Your Coworker's Child is a Behavior Problem
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/382 When your coworker's child is in your class, even small behavior issues can feel complicated or awkward....
News: Pray & Plan Reveal Party 🎉
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...
381: How to Avoid Power Struggles While Maintaining Authority
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When a student challenges your classroom expectations, it can feel nerve-wracking and like you're be...
380: What If Students Don't Care About Consequences?
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/380 What do you do when students shrug off reminders, ignore follow-through, and keep disrupting? In this epis...
379: What Does It Mean to Teach for the Heart?
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What does it actually mean to teach for the heart and why does it matter in your classroom? In this...
378: "When Is a Call Home Actually Necessary?"
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Should you call home for every small behavior issue—or only when things reach a breaking point? In t...
377: Is It Really Possible to Reduce Disruptions?
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/377 Blurting. Side conversations. Students out of their seats. We as teachers experience these distractions th...
376: "Can I Have a Structured Class That Isn't Boring?"
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...
News: Join the Stop the Chatter Workshop
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 c...
375: Why Building Relationships Isn't Fixing Your Classroom Problems
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/375 Do relationships alone make a classroom run smoothly? In this episode, Linda and Sarah explore why buildin...
374: "How Can I Get My Class to Respect Me Without Raising My Voice?"
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Do you ever feel like your students only listen when you raise your voice—and you don't want to...
News: Get the 10 Commandments of Classroom Management
Is your classroom too chaotic? The 10 Commandments of Classroom Management boil down key classroom management concepts into a list that's simple & eas...
373: The 10 Commandments of Classroom Management
00:00 Introduction to Classroom Management Commandments
00:54 Commandment 1
01:53 Commandment 2
03:54 Commandment 3
05:47...
372: "What Do I Say When Students Put Me on the Spot About My Faith?"
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com Understanding how to talk about faith in the classroom requires wisdom and prayerful answers. In this Teacher...
371: How Christian Schools Have Failed to Teach a Biblical View of Abortion (and What to Do About It)
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/371 In Christian schools, we tend to assume everyone is on the same page about abortion, but recent surveys in...
370: "My Evaluations Are Making Me Feel Inadequate."
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/ In this Teacher Talk episode, Linda and Julie dive into a new teacher's concern and what it really looks like...