Student engagement and well-being are critical for academic success and overall development. This Spotlight explores strategies to create supportive and engaging learning environments that foster student motivation and well-being. From re-emphasizing the importance of play in kindergarten to leveraging the power of outdoor learning, these articles offer valuable perspectives. Discover how principals can create welcoming school environments and explore the factors that motivate students. Articles in this Spotlight include: (1) Kindergarten Play Makes a Comeback, and Boys Benefit (Elizabeth Heubeck); (2) Outdoor Learning: The Ultimate Student Engagement Hack? (Elizabeth Heubeck); (3) How These Schools Get Boys Excited about Learning (Elizabeth Heubeck); (4) What Principals Can Do to Make Sure Students Feel Welcome at School (Olina Banerji); (5) A Teacher Asked and Students Answered: What Motivates You to Learn? (Arianna Prother); (6) What Students Want from Their Teachers, in Their Own Words (Larry Ferlazzo); and (7) Student Motivation Is a Perennial Concern. What Are We Missing? (Larry Ferlazzo). [This Spotlight was sponsored by the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®).]