As teachers, we're always having more and more added to our plates - but do we ever stop to take anything off? Discover thirty ideas of things you can stop doing (or at least do less often) to take back some time!

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00:00 Balancing the Teacher's Load
03:09 Strategies for Reducing Workload
05:54 Doing Less: Trimming Tasks
09:10 Transferring Responsibilities
12:10 Practical Examples of Delegation
14:57 Experimenting with New Approaches

If you enjoyed this episode, check out 6 Time-Saving Principles to Achieve Work-Life Balance: https://teach4theheart.com/147

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None of us got into teaching because we couldn't wait to deal with discipline issues. Nonetheless, classroom management can seriously make or break our ability to be effective as teachers. Listen as we explore 10 common mistakes that can totally derail our classroom management (and how to fix them).

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If you enjoyed this episode, check out Episode 318: Tips for Better Communication with Parents at https://teach4theheart.com/318

For more help with Classroom Management, check out our training course, Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101

Sometimes students just don't seem to get what we want them to do and how they need to behave. Where is the disconnect? Listen in as Linda shares tips for setting clearer expectations in your classroom and see how your classroom changes!

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00:00 Clarifying Expectations in Classroom Management
11:21 Communicating Expectations to Students

If you enjoyed this episode, check out episode 316: How to be More Consistent With Classroom Behavior Issues: https://teach4theheart.com/managing-a-classroom-consistently/

For more encouragement, check out our free training: How to Reduce Disruptions at https://teach4theheart.com/free

Kids and teens face so many challenges around identity that parents and teachers don't always feel qualified to help them understand. Founder and Executive Director of Fieldstone Counseling, Jonathan Holmes, shares strategies outlined in his new book, Grounded in Grace, that will help teachers and parents encourage students to find their identity in God's grace.

01:20 Jonathan Holmes' Background and Motivation for Writing about Identity
03:11 Identity Struggles in Academics, Sports, and More
09:49 Reinforcing a Grace-Centered Perspective in Christian Schools
15:02 Pointing Students Towards a Deeper Identity in Public Schools

Read the blog version or transcript at http://teach4theheart.com/327

Links + Other Episodes

Grounded in Grace book: https://newgrowthpress.com/new-releases/upcoming-books/grounded-in-grace-helping-kids-build-their-identity-in-christ/
Fieldstone Counseling: https://fieldstonecounseling.org/

Past episodes with Jonathan that you might like:
Gender Identity Part 1: https://teach4theheart.com/Christian-educators-gender-identity/
Gender Identity Part 2: https://teach4theheart.com/gender-identity-christian-educator/
Reshaping Identity Issues w/ the Gospel: https://teach4theheart.com/identity/

Nothing gets in the way of learning quite like constant chatter in a classroom. It can be challenging to get students to stop talking so much. Linda shares her strategies for managing a chatty class and reducing disruptions so you can actually teach.

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00:00 Introduction to Classroom Challenges
01:52 Understanding Chatter and Blurting
04:42 Implementing a Warning System
09:49 Adapting the System for Individual Needs
12:38 Building Confidence and Consistency
14:47 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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

Free Training: How to Reduce Disruptions so You Can Actually Teach: http://teach4theheart.com/free

If you liked this episode, check out episode 316: How to Be More Consistent with Classroom Behavior Issues at https://teach4theheart.com/316

Every teacher faces challenges with classroom management and creating a classroom where students thrive. Whole Brain Teaching is one of the world's premier instructional systems. Relying on research-based strategies to successfully engage all students, Chris Biffle shares how using Whole Brain Teaching can make your classroom the best place for every student to learn. Listen in to this episode from our most recent Rise Up Summit.

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Are you struggling with student apathy or a general lack of motivation? Listen to this Rise Up Summit session from 2023 as motivation expert Dave Stuart Jr. shares the key factors that affect student motivation and how we as teachers can inspire our students to not only do the work but genuinely care about it.

Check out our Rise Up Summit for free at https://riseupchristianeducators.com/

Get more info + links from this episode at http://teach4theheart.com/324

00:00 Introduction to Student Motivation
02:06 The Role of Love in Education
12:17 Understanding Student Beliefs
17:11 Building Teacher Credibility
27:50 The Eternal Value of Students
28:23 The Unique Challenges of Today's Students
29:51 Building Genuine Connections with Students
35:55 Overcoming Personal Biases in Teaching
39:42 The Power of Prayer in Education
41:40 The Peter Effect: Teacher Passion and Student Engagement
49:41 The Importance of Teacher Credibility

If you liked this episode check out episode 303: Adding Joy + Play to Any Classroom at https://teach4theheart.com/303

Having students work in groups can be difficult for them and for you. But working collaboratively is an important way to help students develop compassion, learn more deeply, and be ready to work in their future profession. Listen in as we share the best tips for group work and reasons behind having students collaborate from our community of teachers.

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