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Rebekah Poe Teaching Classroom resources and strategies for inclusive education

08/09/2026

Before students learn the content, the routines, or the expectations, they learn something much more important:

Do I belong here?

Every student deserves to walk into a classroom knowing they are valued, capable, and an important part of the community.

Creating truly inclusive classrooms isn’t about simply placing students in the same room. It’s about building environments where students with disabilities are welcomed, supported, challenged, and given meaningful opportunities to participate and succeed.

That’s a big part of what I explore in Blueprint for Inclusion: practical strategies for creating more inclusive classrooms and making sure every student knows they belong.

Comment BLUEPRINT and I’ll send you the link to grab your copy!

08/08/2026

One thing about me? I won’t gatekeep a hack that makes teachers’ lives a little easier. Painters tape for bulletin board letters gets them lined up perfectly every single time!

08/07/2026

Walk into my classroom on the first day of school, and you’ll notice something that surprises a lot of people…

My bulletin boards are mostly blank.

It isn’t because I ran out of time. It’s intentional.

Research suggests that overly decorated classrooms can be distracting, especially for younger students and students with attention or sensory needs. Studies have found that highly visual environments can increase off-task behavior and reduce learning because students’ attention is constantly being pulled away from instruction (Fisher, Godwin, & Seltman, 2014).

Instead of filling every inch of wall space before students even arrive, I leave my bulletin boards open for something much more meaningful.

As we learn new concepts throughout the year, those empty spaces become living learning tools. We add anchor charts together that reflect the exact skills we’re working on in reading, writing, math, behavior, or social-emotional learning. The walls grow alongside my students instead of being covered with decorations they’ll stop noticing after the first week.

By the middle of the year, my classroom walls are full, but every chart has a purpose. They’re references my students actually use, not just decorations.

Sometimes, less at the beginning creates more learning in the long run.

Do you decorate everything before students arrive, or do your classroom walls evolve throughout the year?

08/05/2026

Writing can be one of the hardest skills to teach because every student needs something a little different. That’s why I love tools that provide support without taking away the thinking.

WeWillWrite gives students structured writing practice, instant feedback, and engaging prompts that help build confidence while saving teachers valuable time. It’s an easy way to get students writing more often without adding hours of grading to your plate.

If you’re looking for a fresh way to support your writers this school year, it’s definitely worth checking out.

Comment WRITE below, and I’ll send you the link to try it for FREE.

08/04/2026

Just call me Britney at this point. See also “Lizzie McGuire” 🤣 Comment MIKE for the link to this headset.

08/02/2026

Get the book: teachergoals.com/inclusion. Learn how to best serve students with IEPs in all classrooms! 🧡

Looking back at my time presenting at the Elevate Your Classroom conference, I’m feeling incredibly grateful for the opp...
08/02/2026

Looking back at my time presenting at the Elevate Your Classroom conference, I’m feeling incredibly grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many passionate educators.

There’s something special about being in a room full of people who are committed to learning, growing, and finding new ways to better support students. The conversations, questions, and shared ideas are always a reminder that none of us are doing this work alone.

Thank you to everyone who attended a session, stopped to chat, or shared their own experiences. Opportunities like these continue to inspire me, and I’m already looking forward to the next chance to learn alongside this amazing education community.

What’s one professional development session that’s stuck with you long after it ended?

Sometimes the best teaching practices aren't flashy; they're just grounded in what we know works.It's kinda chic to choo...
08/02/2026

Sometimes the best teaching practices aren't flashy; they're just grounded in what we know works.

It's kinda chic to choose relationships over rewards, support over shame, and evidence over trends.

The little things matter: greeting students by name, communicating with families, providing accommodations, protecting your peace, and remembering that every behavior tells a story. None of these practices are revolutionary, but they can completely change the culture of a classroom.

Which slide resonated with you the most? Share yours in the comments.

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