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How to create a calm corner that actually get used

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Essential Sensory Supports for Self-Contained Classrooms

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YouTube Movement Breaks (Your Kids Will Like!)

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What is a Sensory Diet?

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Safe Sensory Bin Fillers

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Spring Sensory Bins 101

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Alphabet Theraputty

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5 Fine Motor Activities with a Candy Cane Theme

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How I Plan for The Last 10 Days of School

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Play Ideas to Encourage Pre-K Development

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Weather Themed Sensory Bins

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A Look inside my Classroom Centers

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How to Create a Sensory Room on a Budget

How to Create a Sensory Room on a Budget

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Sensory Bins in an ECSE Classroom

Sensory Bins in an ECSE Classroom

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Holiday Sensory Bins

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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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