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Autism Acceptance Month: An Autistic Teachers Perspective

Autism Acceptance Month: An Autistic Teachers Perspective

Academics Blog ELA Simple Classroom

How I Use the Simple ELA Curriculum

How I Use the Simple ELA Curriculum

Academics Blog Elementary Fine Motor Occupational Therapy Preschool Spring

Fun Paint Chip Activities to Focus on Fine Motor Skills

Fun Paint Chip Activities to Focus on Fine Motor Skills

Academics Blog Elementary IEP Occupational Therapy Preschool

Is the Term Appropriate Play, Appropriate?

Is the Term Appropriate Play, Appropriate?

Blog Organization Schedules Simple Classroom

A Look Inside a Week of my Lesson Plans

A Look Inside a Week of my Lesson Plans

Paraprofessional Simple Classroom

3 Ideas for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

3 Ideas for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

Academics Behavior Blog ELA High School IEP Life Skills Math Social Skills Uncategorized Writing

5 IEP Goals for High School Special Education

5 IEP Goals for High School Special Education

Back to School Blog First Year Inspiration New Teachers

Five Things I Wish I Learned in My Teacher Preparation Program

Five Things I Wish I Learned in My Teacher Preparation Program

First Year IEP Uncategorized

5 IEP Goal for Severe-Profound Teachers

5 IEP Goal for Severe-Profound Teachers

Back to School Blog Classroom Setup Preschool Schedules Simple Classroom

Preschool Special Education Sample Schedule (A look inside my preschool classroom schedule)

Preschool Special Education Sample Schedule (A look inside my preschool classroom schedule)

Classroom Setup Simple Classroom

5 Must Haves for a Successful Special Education Classroom

5 Must Haves for a Successful Special Education Classroom

Blog First Year New Teachers Simple Classroom

5 Classroom Hacks for New Special Education Teachers

5 Classroom Hacks for New Special Education Teachers

Blog Seasonal Spring

5 Activities for St. Patrick’s Day

5 Activities for St. Patrick’s Day

Blog Classroom Setup First Year New Teachers Simple Classroom

10 Tips for Brand New Special Education Teachers

10 Tips for Brand New Special Education Teachers

Back to School Blog Classroom Setup New Teachers Organization Simple Classroom

4 Ways I Communicate with Parents

4 Ways I Communicate with Parents

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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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