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Academics Adapted Books Blog Centers Classroom Setup Elementary Simple Classroom Task Boxes

Self-Contained Special Education Classroom Tour in Elementary School

Self-Contained Special Education Classroom Tour in Elementary School

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A Beginner’s Guide to Adapted Books for Special Ed

A Beginner’s Guide to Adapted Books for Special Ed

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Winter Book Companions

Winter Book Companions

Academics Adapted Books Blog Comprehension Crafts ELA Elementary Fine Motor High School Middle School Vocabulary Writing

Love Monster Book Companion

Love Monster Book Companion

Academics Adapted Books Communication Comprehension Elementary Inclusion Life Skills Preschool Primary Speech Therapy Visuals

Using Adapted Books for Speech and Language

Using Adapted Books for Speech and Language

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How I Plan for The Last 10 Days of School

How I Plan for The Last 10 Days of School

Academics Adapted Books Blog ELA Elementary Uncategorized

Book Companions In The Multi Classroom

Book Companions In The Multi Classroom

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4 Activities for Hair Love

4 Activities for Hair Love

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Tips to Get Late Talkers Talking

Tips to Get Late Talkers Talking

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3 Activities for Dental Health Month

3 Activities for Dental Health Month

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How To Target a Variety of Speech Goals Using Story Books

How To Target a Variety of Speech Goals Using Story Books

Academics Adapted Books

How to Use Sherlock Adapted Books

How to Use Sherlock Adapted Books

Academics Adapted Books At Home Learning Blog Digital

COVID-19 Adapted Books for Special Education

COVID-19 Adapted Books for Special Education

Academics Adapted Books Blog

Color Adapted Books with Real Pictures

Color Adapted Books with Real Pictures

Academics Adapted Books Blog Seasonal Simple Classroom Vocabulary Winter

How to Use February Adapted Books

How to Use February 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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