Getting students to arrive on time isn’t about guilt trips—it’s about creating a culture of consistency and accountability. Try these simple, positive strategies to encourage on-time attendance. Involving peers, starting on time, and reinforcing good habits can make all the difference!
When students feel encouraged instead of criticized, they’re more likely to change. Hank shares simple strategies that will help motivate your students to come on time—without making them feel bad about being late.
Mornings can be rough, especially for teenagers. If your early morning class feels like a room full of zombies, Hank shares some simple ways to bring energy back into the room!
Why is starting the hardest part? Mark explains how Newton’s first law—an object at rest stays at rest, but an object in motion stays in motion—applies to your goals, your discipline, and your success. If you want to get better at something, you have to fight against the pull of staying the same. Hard work isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a campaign. Push yourself today, and momentum will carry you further than you ever thought possible.
It’s easy to hope and wish for things, but real progress comes from action. Ryker Simmons reminds us that Doctrine and Covenants 131:3 teaches a simple truth: “If he does not, he cannot obtain it.” Whether it’s spiritual growth, personal goals, or any blessing we seek, effort is required. Heavenly Father is ready to bless us—but first, we need to show up and do the work. What step can you take today?
These scriptures may look familiar to you, but you'll be AMAZED at how Hank Smith brings new insight that can help change your relationships forever!
You know us by our app. Perhaps you've attended one of our live events. But, where in the world did the name "Our Turtle House" even come from!?!
Fear, anxiety, & defeat became my constant companions. Once exhaustion set in, discouragement made its way into the circle as well.
These scriptures may look familiar to you, but you'll be AMAZED at how Hank Smith brings new insight that can help change your relationships forever!
We've created a map of 12 Christ-centered episodes ("eggs") that are hidden throughout the Our Turtle House App and it's time for you to scramble to find them.