Articles Matching 'calm'

Adapting to Remote Learning, Distance Learning, or Telepractice has been quite a challenge! Using the LessonPix PowerPoint Download and Add-In features, we created lesson activities to teach social skills online. (FYI: You can also use these ideas in Google Slides with the new LessonPix Play Tools.)Learn More

Visual supports are a research-based practice of using pictures or “visuals” to communicate. Because speech is a temporary signal – it is there and then gone, visual strategies help students focus on important information, see how concepts are connected, and integrate prior knowledge with new knowledge. Most people are visual learners.Learn More

Teachers need to begin every school year by examining the many facets of their classroom learning environment in order to take a proactive look in preventing discipline problems.Learn More

Many students today are struggling with mental health challenges that impact their participation in learning. Here are some specific strategies and visuals to support mental health wellness for students.Learn More

Social skills are the skills we use to communicate and interact with each other, both verbally and non-verbally, through gestures, body language and our personal appearance. Self-Regulation refers to how we handle our emotions and body in tough situations. Here are some ways to promote social skills and self-regulation with examples from the LessonPix Sharing Center.Learn More

Providing a range of sensory opportunities that can be sensory alerting and/or calming helps individuals regulate the information coming in through their senses. This article takes a look at how LessonPix can help.Learn More

Kids love turtles! One of the best Turtle resources is Tucker Turtle. Tucker is a Turtle who teaches ways to calm and social skills instruction. Check out some turtle ideas for you!Learn More

Adorable Woodland Animals bring sweet smiles and calm feelings to young children. Many classroom teachers utilize this popular theme to create a warm and inviting learning environment. LessonPix offers many templates with a woodland animal themes.Learn More

"Goodnight Moon" is a classic children's book written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. It was first published in 1947 and has since become one of the most beloved and enduring bedtime stories for young children. Check out story activities and visuals to support Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown.Learn More

The basis of every early childhood program is the learning environment; the physical, social-emotional, and temporal spaces where children will interact, grow and develop. This article will explore how the social-emotional environment supports every child’s ability to learn.Learn More

The Color Monster by Anna Llenas is a story about emotions. An adorable monster has mixed-up feelings and the author helps to sort them out by teaching each feeling.Learn More

Boho Rainbow is a rainbow shape that is made of differing colors and lines, usually in a muted pastel palette. LessonPix offers several templates using the Boho Rainbow theme.Learn More

When Groundhog takes a vacation, the townspeople recognize how special Groundhog is and learn to ask questions that show they care.Learn More

Bookmark templates have 1 to 3 pictures on each bookmark. Great for cues or tasks while reading.Learn More

Sensory boxes are great for tactile exploration and can be used for teaching as well. The boxes may consist of just about anything: rice, sand, water, jello, leaves, beans, etc.Learn More

Here is a playful book for St. Patrick's Day fun by Adam Wallace.Learn More

Check out story activities and visuals to use with this delightful story about self-care, managing pressure, and embracing imperfections of others.Learn More

The Social Environment encompasses relationships and interactions between children/ teachers; teacher/ teacher; family/ school. Children need to build trusting relationships with the adults so they can be confident in their explorations and risk taking.Learn More

Many children need support with managing feelings and emotions within themselves and others. There are many different professionals who can help a struggling child, including psychologists, teachers, behavior therapists, occupational therapists, counselors, etc.Learn More

Classroom teachers use evidence-based interventions to ensure all students be taught to high academic standards. This article addresses 8 key components of a quality general education classroom and how LessonPix can help improve learning outcomes.Learn More