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Setting Up a Middle School Life Skills Classroom

Setting Up a Middle School Life Skills Classroom

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Puberty in Middle School: Supporting Students Through Changes

Puberty in Middle School: Supporting Students Through Changes

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Middle School Life Skills Classroom Tour

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10 Things You Should Know About Middle School Special Ed

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What We Do in Middle School Life Skills

What We Do in Middle School Life Skills

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Junior High Classroom Tour

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How to Prep Daily Writing Journals

How to Prep Daily Writing Journals

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Why You Need the Geography Curriculum Bundle

Why You Need the Geography Curriculum Bundle

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The Best School Supplies (from an OT!)

The Best School Supplies (from an OT!)

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Heavy Work in Special Education

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Middle School Remote Learning Setup for Special Education

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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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