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We are teachers. But our identity is so much more than that. When we tie our worth to doing a good job, or our students doing a good job, it creates problems for us. Listen in as Linda shares how to lean in to our true identity in the Christ from the classroom to the rest of our lives.

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00:00 Finding Identity in Christ

07:18 The Impact of Identity on Teaching

15:46 Practical Steps to Secure Identity

If you liked this episode, check out Episode 327: Helping Students Build Their Identity in Christ at https://teach4theheart.com/327

We live in a time where being a Christian teacher in a public school setting can be very challenging. How do we share Christ and honor God when the expectations for us push back against our faith? Join us for a conversation with a Christian teacher about his experience following Jesus while working in a public school.

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For more encouragement, check out our series Answers for Your Top Teaching Questions at http://teach4theheart.com/answers

Thinking through procedures is a lot of work. Teaching those procedures is even more! But what happens when we don't spend time and energy on procedures? Listen in as Linda shares why not prioritizing procedures will sabotage your classroom management.

00:00 The Importance of Classroom Procedures

05:10 Creating Effective Procedures

11:44 Teaching and Reinforcing Procedures

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If you found this episode helpful, check out episode 315: Am I Too Nice? How to be Kind Without Losing Control of the Classroom at https://teach4theheart.com/315

Returning to school after any long break can come with a lot of hard feelings: anxiety, overwhelm, even dread. But re-entering the classroom doesn't have to be so bad. Listen to this episode of encouragement for teachers as they get ready to go back to school after a break!

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00:00 Reconnecting with Purpose After Break 06:10 The Power of Prayer and Gratitude 11:48 Resources for Renewed Passion in Teaching

For more encouragement, listen to Episode 190, Overcoming Anxiety as a Christian Teacher at https://teach4theheart.com/overcome-anxiety-christian-teacher/

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

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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