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.

Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/326

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.

Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/325