Steps for Creating

a Classroom of
Acceptance

Meet the
needs of
EVERYONE Diversity is everywhere!
in an inclusive Disability is just ONE
classroom. element.

Begin planning the principles of UDL. Then, adapt

lessons by differentiating with specific strategies. UDL
= Planning in advance to meet the learning needs of all
students.
Build inclusive classrooms with intent: Flood classroom
Be aware of diversity! An important
with samples of diversity. Look at the books you put in
aspect of teaching is teaching
your library about lots of people and look at the posts
acceptance. Acceptance is taught
and posters on your walls (note the gender, race, ability,
through the actions of adults. Be aware
interests, cultural aspects of each book). Purposely
of who your students are because it
include all ethnicities, all ages, all sizes of people, all
matters to them. Many people look at
types of occupations, and activities, people with obvious
differences as a problem. Building
disabilities, and family dynamics. Look carefully for
inclusive classrooms with intent and
stereotyping! Do not include, or even better, plan a
purpose is the only way to make it
lesson to debunk stereotypes! Stress the importance of
happen!
differences. Stress how we are more alike than different.
Teach social skills that include acceptance and kindness.
Celebrate differences. Use individual’s talents, careful
not to leave anyone out. Demonstrate an attitude of
acceptance. Remember to never accept derogatory
comments toward any people.