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How to Organize Your Task Box System

How to Organize Your Task Box System

Academics Fine Motor Life Skills Schedules Task Boxes

3 Types of Structured Work Systems

3 Types of Structured Work Systems

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Why You Need a Special Education Teacher Bag

Why You Need a Special Education Teacher Bag

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My Experience With Simple Self Contained Setup 101

My Experience With Simple Self Contained Setup 101

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4 Winter Crafts for Special Education

4 Winter Crafts for Special Education

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5 Task Boxes for Christmas

5 Task Boxes for Christmas

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How to Use Fine Motor Sheets in the Classroom

How to Use Fine Motor Sheets in the Classroom

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5 Steps for Managing Challenging Behaviors

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10 Games to Teach Social Skills

10 Games to Teach Social Skills

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Flexible Seating Options in Special Education

Flexible Seating Options in Special Education

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How to Get to Know Your Students

How to Get to Know Your Students

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K-2 Daily Classroom Schedule

K-2 Daily Classroom Schedule

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5 Songs for Morning Meeting

5 Songs for Morning Meeting

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K-2 Classroom Tour

K-2 Classroom Tour

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How to Use Sherlock Adapted Books

How to Use Sherlock Adapted Books

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I'm Alyssa Shanahan -- a former Elementary Special Ed & Life Skills teacher. My classroom focus was always to keep things simple, increase communication, and build independence. Simply Special Ed's goal is to help teachers and students reach their full potential in and out of the classroom!

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