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114 | Want a Calm, Engaged Classroom? Start With Your Creative Spark

What does a simple piece of cardboard have to do with student engagement? In this episode, I’m sharing a small classroom story that turned into a big reminder: our creativity as teachers matters more than we think. If you’ve been feeling stuck in scripted lessons, frustrated by student behavior, or just plain drained, this episode is your invitation to reconnect with the creative spark that brought you into teaching in the first place. When we allow ourselves to teach creatively — even in small ways — something changes. The stress eases. Students lean in. And the joy returns. And after you've…

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