Miscellaneous resources for inclusive education

As teachers, we are always learning and looking for new ways to help our students succeed. This page includes some of my favorite games, apps, websites, podcasts, and professional learning resources that support inclusive teaching. These are tools I can use to engage students, differentiate instruction, and continue growing as an educator.

Games & Apps That Keep Students Engaged

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Educational Games

These games make learning fun while giving students opportunities to practice important skills in an engaging way.

Interactive review games that keep students engaged while reinforcing classroom concepts.

Blooket⁠

A game-based platform for reviewing lessons and checking for understanding.

Kahoot

Self-paced quizzes with instant feedback and detailed teacher reports.

Gimkit⁠

An adaptive math game that supports students at their individual learning levels.

Prodigy Math⁠

Self-paced quizzes with instant feedback and detailed teacher reports.

Quizizz⁠

Educational Apps

These apps support instruction, organization, communication, and student learning in the classroom.

Digital portfolios that support student learning and family communication.

Seesaw⁠

Thousands of digital books that encourage independent reading for all students.

Epic! Books⁠

Free reading passages and comprehension activities for all grade levels.

ReadWorks⁠

Helps organize assignments, materials, and communication.

Google Classroom⁠

Create presentations, worksheets, posters, and more with easy-to-use templates.

Canva for Education⁠

Professional Learning & Teacher Communities

Teaching is always changing, so it’s important to continue learning throughout our careers. I enjoy using professional learning resources to discover new teaching strategies, stay current on best practices, and connect with other educators. These communities and resources provide practical ideas that I can use to better support all students in my classroom.

Facebook Groups

A community where educators share evidence-based literacy practices, classroom ideas, and professional discussions related to the Science of Reading.

Science of Reading: The Community

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UFLI Foundations Community

A place for Michigan educators to collaborate, discuss state standards, and share classroom resources.

Michigan Educators

Webinars

Offers webinars, professional learning opportunities, and resources that support educators working with students with disabilities.

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Provides free webinars, articles, and practical resources to help teachers support students with learning and thinking differences.

Understood

Offers training and resources on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to help teachers create accessible lessons for all students.

CAST (Universal Design for Learning)

Podcasts

Focuses on structured literacy, reading instruction, and the Science of Reading.

Literacy Podcast

Explores current literacy research and evidence-based instructional practices.

Science of Reading: Podcast

Provides advice on classroom management, organization, productivity, and teacher well-being.

Truth for Teachers

Websites, Trainings, & Professional Resources

One of the best ways to grow as a teacher is by continuing to learn. These websites, trainings, and professional organizations provide new teaching ideas, research-based strategies, and professional learning opportunities that help me improve my instruction and better support all students. I plan to continue using these resources throughout my teaching career to stay current and continue growing as an educator.

Educational Websites

Explore thousands of free educational resources, primary sources, videos, and lesson activities across multiple subject areas.

Smithsonian Learning Lab

Find free standards-aligned lessons, videos, and classroom activities for elementary through high school students.

PBS LearningMedia

Provides engaging resources, maps, videos, and inquiry-based lessons that help students explore science, geography, and the world around them.

National Geographic Education

Offers classroom videos, lesson ideas, and practical teaching strategies from experienced educators.

Teaching Channel

Professional Development & Trainings

Provides free professional learning and classroom resources that help teachers create inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environments.

Learning for Justice

Offers evidence-based resources, professional learning, and guidance to support effective literacy instruction.

The Reading League Compass

Provides free live and recorded webinars on classroom instruction, technology, leadership, and student support.

EdWeb

Provides Michigan academic standards, instructional resources, and professional learning opportunities for educators.

Michigan Department of Education

Professional Organizations

Supports science educators with lesson ideas, research, and professional development opportunities.

National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)

Supports literacy instruction through research, professional learning, and classroom resources.

International Literacy Association (ILA)

Provides evidence-based information and professional development related to dyslexia and structured literacy.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

Offers articles, webinars, and professional learning focused on instructional leadership and effective teaching practices.

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

AI Tools for Teachers

Technology continues to change education, and AI tools can help teachers save time while creating engaging lessons and classroom materials. When used responsibly, these tools can support planning, differentiation, communication, and student learning.

An education-focused AI platform designed specifically for teachers, offering tools for lesson planning, IEP supports, accommodations, assessments, and more.

MagicSchool AI⁠

Creates differentiated reading passages, questions, and activities at multiple reading levels, making it easier to meet diverse student needs.

Diffit⁠

A Chrome extension that helps teachers create feedback, instructional materials, and classroom resources directly within Google Workspace.

Brisk Teaching⁠

Uses AI to help teachers design presentations, worksheets, newsletters, classroom posters, and other engaging instructional materials.

Canva for Education⁠

Printable Resources

Having ready-to-use classroom resources saves time and helps keep lessons organized. These printable materials can be adapted to meet the needs of different learners and support instruction throughout the school year.

Graphic organizers help students organize their thoughts, make connections, and plan their learning before, during, and after instruction.

Graphic Organizers

Reading logs encourage independent reading while helping students track books, reading time, and personal goals.

Reading Logs

UFLI Foundations provides free decodable passages and books that help students practice phonics skills and build reading fluency. These resources align with the Science of Reading and support structured literacy instruction.

UFLI Decodable Readers

Writing checklists help students review their work for organization, grammar, conventions, and completeness before submitting assignments.

Writing Checklists

Anchor charts provide visual reminders of important concepts and strategies that students can reference throughout a lesson or unit.

Anchor Charts

Exit tickets are quick assessments that help teachers check for understanding and guide future instruction.

Exit Tickets

Reflection sheets encourage students to think about their choices, solve problems, and develop self-management skills.

Behavior Reflection Sheets

Vocabulary cards reinforce mathematical language and help students understand key terms.

Math Vocabulary Cards

Miscellaneous resources for inclusive education

Games & Apps That Keep Students Engaged

Educational Games

Blooket⁠

Kahoot!

Gimket

Prodigy Math

Quizizz

Educational Apps

Seesaw

epic!

ReadWorks

Google Classroom

Canva for Education