Engagement is the felt sense of being “all in.” It appears when tasks are meaningful, just-right challenging, and invite strengths and creativity. When both teachers and kids experience it, classrooms become places of vitality, creativity, and connection.

Curiosity fuels creativity and innovation. In classroom, we protect curiosity by asking open-ended questions, welcoming divergent thinking, and teaching critical inquiry—so young people become explorers, not just answer collectors.