Motivating students to learn and engaging them in the learning process is a constant struggle among teachers. The lack of motivation and engagement in reading lessons is one-reason elementary students are struggling to reach proficiency in reading. This systematic review used current literature to investigate the best practices seen in elementary students' motivation, engagement, and reading proficiency when they were immersed in a blended learning environment. Analysis revealed when a research-based blended learning program cannot be used, blended learning should incorporate high- quality, technology-based assignments. The digital assignments should aim to satisfy students' needs by allowing room for students to express their creativity and provide the opportunity to collaborate with their peers. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]