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101. The Energy You Bring – How to Make Lessons Fun & Engaging
March 12, 2025 · 25 min

Want to make your lessons fun and engaging without feeling like a stand-up comedian? The energy you bring into your classroom can make or break student engagement. In this episode, we dive into simple ways to bring enthusiasm, structure, and interaction to your lessons—without adding extra work to your plate.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why your energy sets the tone for engagement

✔️ The easiest way to instantly shift a classroom’s atmosphere

✔️ How movement, tone, and facial expressions keep students engaged

✔️ Simple, no-prep activities to make learning interactive

✔️ Managing your own energy so you don’t feel drained

Resources Mentioned:

Kindergarten Career Lessons Community Helpers and Tools

Grade 1 Career Lesson Community Helpers and Their Skills

Grade 2 Career Lesson Careers and Training Needed

Grade 3 Career Lessons Multiple Intelligences

Grade 4 Career Lessons Careers and Workspaces

Grade 5 Career Lessons Career Interest Inventory and Research

Grade 6 Career Lessons Career Research

The next time you walk into a lesson, be intentional about your energy. Walk in with a smile, bring a little enthusiasm, and make it interactive. The difference? It’s huge!

Until next time, keep bringing the good vibes—you’re making a difference! 💛

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