UDL Examples by Kiersten Sullivan

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Frequent check ins

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Timers

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Checklists

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Setting classroom expectations for each lesson with a visual

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Visuals paired with language

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using a timer and set for a period of time. go on break and come back ready to do more!

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Reduce distractions

Try to adjust her environment:

Seat her away from high-traffic areas
Keep materials organized and minimal on her desk
Use tools like a quiet corner or headphones if needed

ckelly311 — 2026-05-04 21:55:21 UTC

Build background knowledge - use graphic organizers - KWL, Venn diagrams

ckelly311 — 2026-05-04 21:55:42 UTC

pre-teach and give opportunities to practice vocabulary

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use speech-to-text

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Fidgets

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Give clear and simple directions

Use short, step-by-step instructions. You can also:

repeat directions
use visuals or pictures
ask her to repeat back what she needs to do

sroye2 — 2026-05-04 21:56:32 UTC

checklists, visual story boards, and classroom expectations

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Running table of contents for major assignments and activities

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Pick up drop in/drop off trays, color coding by subject

sbarry65 — 2026-05-04 21:57:02 UTC

Differentiate lessons whenever possible

ckelly311 — 2026-05-04 21:57:15 UTC

for younger students - use hand over hand strategy

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Folder labeled with "independent work 1", independent work 2" so student can follow the order

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Routines help with organization

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Incorporate movement into lessons. Rotating to stations, getting materials, etc. Making activities designed for movement so it's not secondary to learning, but part of learning.

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teach specific decoding and comprehension strategies

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Color coding subjects. Also, work to be finished should be in its own easily accessible folder so they can practice time management - when they have "free time," they should work on incomplete work.