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Education in the twenty-first century is undergoing rapid transformation due to advancements in information and communication technology. Traditional methods of teaching are increasingly supplemented with digital tools and online resources to create more effective and engaging learning experiences. Among the various innovative instructional approaches, blended learning has emerged as one of the most widely adopted methods in schools and higher educational institutions. Motivation for learning is a crucial factor influencing students' academic success. It refers to the internal and external forces that stimulate students' interest, enthusiasm, and willingness to participate in learning activities and achieve educational goals. Students who are highly motivated tend to demonstrate greater attention, persistence, effort, and commitment to their studies. The present study investigated the effect of the Blended Learning Approach on motivation for learning among elementary school students. A pre-test-post-test control-group experimental design was employed to examine the effectiveness of blended learning compared with conventional face-to-face teaching. The study was conducted in a purposively selected private school in Sirsa district, Haryana, India. A total of 120 eighth-grade students participated in the study and were randomly assigned to an Experimental Group (n = 60) and a Control Group (n = 60). The purposive sampling technique was adopted to select participants with similar socio-economic backgrounds, academic curriculum, and school facilities. The Experimental Group received instruction through a Blended Learning Approach, while the Control Group was taught using the Traditional Teaching Approach. Motivation for Learning was measured using a self-developed Motivation for Learning Scale. The findings revealed that students exposed to blended learning demonstrated significantly higher motivation to learn than those taught through traditional methods. The study concludes that blended learning is an effective pedagogical strategy for enhancing learners' motivation at the elementary school stage.