One Change, Big Impact: What Teaching Habit Transformed Your Classroom?

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What's One Teaching Habit You've Changed That Made a Big Difference?

We teachers are always learning—just like our kids. Over time, we all adjust our strategies, change our thinking, or even ditch habits that don't work anymore.

I'm wondering to know
What is one teaching habit or routine you changed that led to noticeable improvement in your classroom?
It might be something minor—such as how you begin a lesson—and something major, such as your assessment, discipline, or classroom discussion strategy.

Changing from lecture-based lessons to more student-directed activities was one change that worked for me.
My classroom vibe and students' comprehension both shifted for the better.

Let's exchange these "small change, big difference" moments your idea might be just what another teacher needs today

We try to adjust ourselves like water to teach children. One thing that I do is that I make every student feel important to me.
They became attached to me and pay proper attention to their studies.