375: Why Building Relationships Isn't Fixing Your Classroom Problems

LEARN MORE at Do relationships alone make a classroom run smoothly? In this episode, Linda and Sarah explore why building strong connections with students is essential—but not enough to maintain a calm, well-managed classroom. They break down what is missing and explain how to bridge the gap and finally get your classroom running the way you want! 00:00 The Importance of Relationships in Teaching 05:03 Beyond Relationships: Essential Classroom Management Strategies 10:39 Establishing Clear Expectations and Consistent Enforcement 14:44 The Role of Consequences in Classroom Management 17:58 Connecting Classroom Management to the Gospel Resources/Links Mentioned: 10 Commandments Podcast Episode: 10 Commandments Video Series : 10 Commandments Starter Pack: CM101:

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375: Why Building Relationships Isn't Fixing Your Classroom Problems is an episode from Teach 4 the Heart by Linda Kardamis.

This episode is 19:29 long.

This episode was published on Feb 23, 2026.

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