Learning is not just about absorbing information through a lecture or jotting down notes but about making connections and actively engaging with the content. As we know teaching is not easy and there are plenty of reasons that can get in the way of student engagement, like the lack of class time, and students who seem disconnected. On top of that, the pressure of standardized testing and the challenge of motivating students whose academic and social skills are still affected by the pandemic. Enter these three simple strategies designed to boost engagement with movement and discourse in the classroom!