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Blog Classroom Setup ESY Summer

ESY Classroom Tour

ESY Classroom Tour

Blog ESY Seasonal Summer

Ocean Lessons for Special Education

Ocean Lessons for Special Education

Blog ESY Seasonal Summer

Camping Lessons for Special Education

Camping Lessons for Special Education

Blog ESY Seasonal Simple Classroom Spring

End of Year Checklist for Your Classroom

End of Year Checklist for Your Classroom

Academics Blog ESY Simple Classroom Summer

Creating an ESY Schedule

Creating an ESY Schedule

Academics Blog Fine Motor Seasonal Simple Classroom Winter

Ideas for Winter Fine Motor Practice

Ideas for Winter Fine Motor Practice

Academics Blog Book Recommendations Seasonal Simple Classroom Winter

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

Blog Fall Seasonal Sensory Bins Spring Summer Winter

Weather Themed Sensory Bins

Weather Themed Sensory Bins

Blog Life Skills Seasonal Visuals

Valentine Treats for Your Staff

Valentine Treats for Your Staff

Blog Book Recommendations Seasonal Simple Classroom Winter

The Best Books to Introduce the Holidays

The Best Books to Introduce the Holidays

Blog Book Recommendations Seasonal Simple Classroom Winter

5 Activities for The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever

5 Activities for The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever

Blog Book Recommendations Seasonal Simple Classroom Winter

Activities for Li’l Rabbit’s Kwanzaa

Activities for Li’l Rabbit’s Kwanzaa

Blog Book Recommendations Seasonal Simple Classroom Winter

Activities for Latke the Lucky Dog

Activities for Latke the Lucky Dog

Blog Book Recommendations Seasonal Simple Classroom Winter

Activities for Hanukkah Bear

Activities for Hanukkah Bear

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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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