388. How to Build Curiosity Into Lessons (Even the Boring Ones)

Instead of treating engagement as something you're constantly trying to manage, think of it as something you're trying to solve, and curiosity is the solution. In this episode, you'll learn simple strategies for building curiosity into your lessons that activate your students' brains and transform the way they engage during instruction. Plus, you'll gain perspective on how curiosity positively impacts classroom management by turning student compliance into genuine cooperation. Show Notes: 5-Minute Field Trips Subscription: FREE Class at the Virtual Teacher Ski Lodge: How to Prevent 2-3 Students from Derailing Your Entire Day: Classroom Management Club Waitlist:

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388. How to Build Curiosity Into Lessons (Even the Boring Ones) is an episode from Beginning Teacher Talk by Dr. Lori Friesen.

This episode is 24:36 long.

This episode was published on Feb 18, 2026.

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