What Are Low-Prep Strategies for Inclusion in General Classrooms?

Hey teacher friend, let’s talk inclusion. 💛
We all believe in it, but between IEPs, sensory supports, and a million tiny details, inclusion can start to feel like a full-time job on top of your full-time job.

In this episode, I’m sharing real, low-prep strategies that make inclusion doable, not perfect or Pinterest-ready, just practical, functional, and effective. These are the small changes that help every student belong without adding hours of prep to your plate.

What You’ll Learn

• What inclusion really means (and what it isn’t)

• The mindset shift: same goal, different path

• 10 easy, low-prep strategies that make inclusion feel natural

• How small environmental tweaks and routines make a big impact

• Why presence matters more than perfection

Quick Strategies to Try

• Use visuals everywhere: step-by-step picture cues, first/then strips, finished bins.

• Simplify tasks, not content: keep the learning goal, change the format.

• Pair students strategically: rotating peer partners builds belonging.

• Offer universal tools: fidgets, headphones, choice seating for everyone.

• Anchor learning in routines: embed goals into morning meeting or snack time.

• Model everything: short, clear directions + demonstration = instant inclusion.

• Prioritize shared experiences: same lesson, different access points.

Inclusion doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be possible.
When you focus on simple visuals, clear routines, and flexible choices, you’re already creating a classroom where every student belongs.