Hands-on activities help spark student curiosity and deepen understanding for better learning outcomes. This Spotlight will help readers learn more about reducing student ambivalence towards math class; examine proven strategies for reengaging students; examine how coding and social-emotional learning (SEL) can improve engagement and deepen learning; analyze the common factors in effective games that couple meaningful play with math practice; and more. Articles in this Spotlight include: (1) Students See Value in Math Class. But Many Also Find It Boring (Sarah Schwartz); (2) How to Boost Student Engagement: 3 Tips from Teachers (Madeline Will); (3) This Educator Uses Coding and SEL to Make Math More Engaging (Lauraine Langreo); (4) Busting Myths and Misconceptions about Motivating Students (Arianna Prothero); (5) 6 Components of Effective Math Games (Sarah Schwartz); (6) Get Kids Moving During Math Lessons. Trust Me, It Helps Them Learn: How to Use Physical Activity as an Instructional Tool (Kendall Stallings); and (7) Gamifying the Classroom: How to Help Students Find Their 'Flow': Tips Any Teacher Can Use to Motivate Their Students (David Melnikoff). [This Spotlight was sponsored by hand2mind.]