As educators, we have been continuously instructed that our role in the classroom is to function as a leader that is in charge of our students' educations. In the elementary school classroom, this is of even greater importance as classroom management is a large part of a positive learning environment. It can be challenging to relinquish this sense of control over what happens in our classroom, but this is an essential part of teaching our students how to make their own choices. Young learners should have the ability to take ownership of their learning process and be responsible for their learning outcomes. Once students are able to make independent decisions, we will still play an important role in their education as we guide our students through understanding how to navigate a greater sense of autonomy