365: How to Build a Thriving Classroom Economy System

LEARN MORE and GET YOUR FREE CLASSROOM JOBS LIST at http://teach4theheart.com/365 Do you want your students to take ownership and stay engaged all year long? Are you looking for a classroom economy system that truly works—one that ties together jobs, rewards, and consequences in a meaningful way? Listen as Linda speaks with Jonathan about how he uses a classroom economy to engage students, teach real-world skills, and simplify classroom management. You'll hear practical strategies, examples from his classroom, and tips you can use right away to help your students take responsibility and stay motivated all year long. 00:00 Introduction to Classroom Economy 02:54 The Importance of Student Responsibility 05:44 Implementing a Ticket Economy 10:07 Job Assignments and Responsibilities 12:54 Job Applications and Interviews 15:51 Pay Structure and Auction System 18:55 Prizes and Rewards 21:51 Accountability and Consequences 24:45 Final Thoughts and Advice Resources/Links Mentioned: http://teach4theheart.com/plus

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/364 It's one thing to talk about biblical integration and Christian worldview standards—it's another to make them practical in everyday instruction. Listen in as Linda and Amanda unpack practical strategies for biblical integration, showing you how to bring a Christian worldview to life in your classroom. Learn simple, effective ways to weave biblical truth into lessons without feeling forced, so that students can see God's truth in every subject and in all of life. 00:00 Introduction to Biblical Integration in Education 02:12 Understanding the Importance of Biblical Integration 06:32 Living Out Biblical Integration: Actions Speak Louder 08:52 Practical Approaches to Biblical Integration 12:46 Framework for Integrating Scripture into Subjects 21:47 Final Thoughts and Recommendations for Teachers If you liked this episode, check out Episode 349 Biblical Integration Standards at https://teach4theheart.com/349

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/363 Struggling to keep your art, music, Spanish, or PE class running smoothly? What works in a traditional classroom may not always translate to specials or elective classes. Listen in as Linda and a team member unpack proven classroom management strategies every specials teacher needs to create order, build relationships, and keep learning on track. 00:00 Introduction to Classroom Management for Specials Teachers 03:36 Understanding the Unique Challenges of Specials Classes 06:29 The Importance of Structure and Procedures 09:25 Effective Classroom Management Strategies 12:40 Dealing with Misbehavior in Specials Classes 16:23 Building Relationships with Students 19:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Specials Teachers Resources/Links Mentioned: Classroom Procedures That Will Save Your Sanity: https://teach4theheart.com/procedures Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/362 What if the key to a thriving school culture isn't control, but servant leadership? In this episode, we explore how the servant leadership model provides the relational and even spiritual groundwork needed to create high-capacity schools where both staff and students can flourish. Listen in as Linda sits down with Matthew Flippen from Gracelyn University to unpack how servant leadership reshapes the way we think about influence, trust, and community in education. 00:00 Introduction to Servant Leadership in Education 01:04 Building Trust and Relationships 03:52 Transformational Leadership Stories 11:10 Creating a Shared Vision 16:01 Empowering Teachers and Future Leaders 18:27 Gracelyn University and Teacher Training Resources/Links Mentioned: Win With Your Talent Pipeline: Ensuring All Children Have Incredible Teachers : https://www.amazon.com/Win-Your-Talent-Pipeline-Incredible-ebook/dp/B0FS9KFGPQ Transformational Educators Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformationalEducators Gracelyn University: https://www.Gracelyn.edu

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/361 Children and teens face a tremendous amount of pressure from peers and culture to find their identity in their activities, feelings, or performance. This modern way of looking at identity can be challenging to navigate for teachers and parents who grew up with a traditional view of identity rooted in predetermined roles. Jonathan Holmes explores the five core areas of identity struggles most common to teens: sports, academics, moralism, sexual orientation, and gender confusion. He then provides practical ways to help children and teenagers find their identity in something that never never changes—God's grace. 0:00 Intro to Student Identity 2:00 Helping Students Find Their Identity 23:20 Linda's Final Thoughts Resources/Links Mentioned: Rise Up Summit: riseupchristianeducators.com Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ: https://www.amazon.com/Grounded-Grace-Helping-Identity-Christ/dp/1645074641 Fieldstone Counseling: https://fieldstonecounseling.org/

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/360 Does the Bible give us guidance on how to navigate anger? Listen in to this clip from a provocative session from the 2024 Summit with Brant Hansen, a nationally syndicated radio personality and the bestselling author of the counterintuitive and entertaining book, Unoffendable. Brant shares a life-changing approach to handling conflict and gives us practical advice on how to be "unoffendable" in a world that seems to thrive on outrage. 00:00 Linda's Introduction and Summit Invitation 02:38 Our Relationship with Anger 14:49 Linda's Final Thoughts Resources/Links Mentioned: Rise Up Summit: https://riseupchristianeducators.com/#SignUp

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/359 When admin won't back your classroom management plan, it can be isolating and frustrating. It's tough to stay consistent and confident when you feel unsupported. Listen in as we walk through practical strategies you can use to keep your class running smoothly, even without administrative support—so you can lead with confidence and protect a positive learning environment. 00:00 Navigating Unsupportive Admin 02:08 Disagreeing with Your Admin 04:00 Continue Dialogue Through Your Disagreement 12:31 Authority in Education 20:56 Partnership Mindset Resources/Links Mentioned: Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101 Teach 4 the Heart Plus: https://teach4theheart.com/plus

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/358 Sometimes we feel like our work doesn't matter--we might not be getting paid much, we don't have many opportunities to share the Gospel, so what is the point? You might be surprised to hear that God's design for work is bigger than the Great Commission, and deeper than economics. Jordan Raynor joins us to share about the eternal significance of our work and how it might just change the way we walk into our classrooms each day. Resources/Links Mentioned: Jordan Raynor's Book: The Sacredness of Secular Work Summit: https://riseupchristianeducators.com/

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/357 Teaching and parenting often are compared, but should we be teaching like we parent? While both roles share similarities, how much should we let our parentings style influence the way we teach in our classroom? Listen as we discuss the differences (and similarities) between parenting and teaching. 00:00 Introduction: Bridging Parenting and Teaching 01:20 Understanding the Differences: Numbers Matter 05:03 Preparation and Planning: Keys to Classroom Success 09:36 Establishing Consistency: The Baseline for Classroom Management 12:56 Familiarity vs. Professionalism: Balancing Authority in the Classroom 17:32 Final Thoughts: Embracing Your Unique Journey 18:27 The Myth of Parenting Experience in Teaching Resources/Links Mentioned: Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101  

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/356 Being a new teacher comes with a steep learning curve and can often leave you feeling overwhelmed. Avoiding certain rookie mistakes in your early years can make all the difference in saving you and your students from unnecessary frustration and challenges. Whether you're a brand-new teacher or just trying to survive your first few years, listen in as we discuss 5 tips we wish we knew as rookie teachers. 00:00 Introduction to Teaching Challenges 01:20 The Balance of Kindness and Firmness 05:12 Don't Let the Small Things Go 10:12 Ensure Procedures Are Followed 15:34 Don't Be Afraid to Ask 19:38 Prayer Resources/Links Mentioned: Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101 How to Reduce Disruptions so You Can Actually Teach: https://teach4theheart.com/free Time Saving Practices to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: https://teach4theheart.com/savetime Summit: https://riseupchristianeducators.com/