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Behavior Blog Social Emotional Learning Visuals

Create Visuals and Social Narratives in Seconds with Ella

Create Visuals and Social Narratives in Seconds with Ella

Academics Blog Comprehension ELA Vocabulary

5 Activities for How to Spot a Best Friend

5 Activities for How to Spot a Best Friend

Blog Inspiration New Teachers Simple Classroom

Creating a Supportive Classroom Environment for Students with Special Needs

Creating a Supportive Classroom Environment for Students with Special Needs

Behavior Blog Data Simple Classroom Visuals

How to Use a Task Analysis for Toilet Training

How to Use a Task Analysis for Toilet Training

Behavior Blog Simple Classroom Visuals

5 Steps to Becoming a Master at Using Visuals Daily

5 Steps to Becoming a Master at Using Visuals Daily

Academics Blog Writing

How to Use the Daily Writing Journal

How to Use the Daily Writing Journal

Behavior Blog Classroom Setup Organization Schedules Simple Classroom

Classroom Schedule Tour

Classroom Schedule Tour

Academics Blog Crafts ESY Seasonal Summer

4 Visual Crafts for July

4 Visual Crafts for July

Academics Adapted Books Blog Book Recommendations Comprehension ELA Visuals Vocabulary

4 Activities for Hair Love

4 Activities for Hair Love

Behavior Blog Classroom Setup Data Life Skills Visuals

How to Prep the Toilet Training Toolkit

How to Prep the Toilet Training Toolkit

Academics Behavior Blog Inclusion New Teachers Organization Schedules Simple Classroom Visuals

How to Support Students During Specials

How to Support Students During Specials

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5 Resources for Fall in Special Education

5 Resources for Fall in Special Education

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Paraprofessional Training in the SPED Classroom

Paraprofessional Training in the SPED Classroom

Back to School Behavior Blog Classroom Setup Organization Schedules Simple Classroom Visuals

4 Types of Student Schedules

4 Types of Student Schedules

Blog Seasonal Simple Classroom Winter

Supporting your Students: Valentine’s Day

Supporting your Students: Valentine’s Day

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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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