Students’ lack of interest in school and their studies has become a disappointing issue for teachers which, according to Papert (1998), is mostly the result of a boring atmosphere in schools. Literature emphasizes the importance of nurturing students’ interest and motivation to yield better learning, regardless of the quality of teaching. Students’ positive feelings toward school can affect their rate of attendance, the quality of their involvement in class discussions and activities, and later educational achievements. Such engaging learning environments and activities can also enhance students’ adaptive abilities for future competitive work opportunities. This paper explores innovative teaching methods that enhance student interests and consequently, inspire wholehearted participation among them in elementary schools. It also introduces how teachers’ leadership in class environments can help advance adoption of innovative practices to foster more student-led learning ownership to nurture student voice.