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Gifts Ideas for Paraprofessionals

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The Best Printer for Special Education Teachers

The Best Printer for Special Education Teachers

Blog Organization Simple Classroom

How to Use Sticky Notes in the Classroom

How to Use Sticky Notes in the Classroom

AAC Academics Behavior Communication Speech Therapy

How to help your child use AAC at home

How to help your child use AAC at home

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Ocean Lessons for Special Education

Ocean Lessons for Special Education

Blog ESY Seasonal Summer

Camping Lessons for Special Education

Camping Lessons for Special Education

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How to Organize a Task Box System

How to Organize a Task Box System

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How to Use a Transition Survey in Special Education

How to Use a Transition Survey in Special Education

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Sorting Activities for Independent Work

Sorting Activities for Independent Work

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How to Amplify and Celebrate Autistic Voices

How to Amplify and Celebrate Autistic Voices

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Play Supports in the Special Ed Classroom

Play Supports in the Special Ed Classroom

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Sensory Tools for Elementary Classrooms

Sensory Tools for Elementary Classrooms

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Ideas for Winter Fine Motor Practice

Ideas for Winter Fine Motor Practice

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Ruby Valentine Saves the Day Book Activities

Ruby Valentine Saves the Day Book Activities

Academics Blog Crafts Seasonal Simple Classroom Winter

4 Crafts for Valentine’s Day

4 Crafts for Valentine’s Day

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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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