Dancing Hands by Margarita EnglesMargarita Engles tells the story of how Teresa Carreno played the piano for President Lincoln at only 10 years old.Learn More | Classroom JobsThere are many jobs students can do to take responsibility for their classroom.Learn More | The Color Monster by Anna LlenasThe 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 |
Elephant & Piggie Books Activities and VisualsMo Willems authors an AMAZING series of books starring Elephant and Piggie characters. This article shows lesson ideas and visuals to use with these great books.Learn More | Theme Party GamesSometimes creating a requested theme birthday party for your child can be a challenge and take some creativity. LessonPix.com is a great website that allows users to create custom materials for theme birthday parties.
| A Step Ahead: Beginning the Year with Proactive DisciplineTeachers 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 |
Visual SchedulesA visual schedule can help special education teachers prepare their students to be ready to learn.Learn More | Chicken's Aren't The Only Ones by Ruth HellerThis book teaches about all the different animals who lay eggs, from chickens to rays, to the platypus. The author uses fun rhymes, interesting facts, and beautiful illustrations to engage the readers. Check it out.Learn More | Nobody Hugs A Cactus by Carter GoodrichThis book provides numerous angles for instruction both as a stand-alone literacy unit or with lessons about friendship and kindness.Learn More |
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr and John ArchambaultStory Activities and visuals for the story,"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault.Learn More | Going on a Bear HuntCheck out story activities for the book, We're Going On A Bear hunt" by Michael Rosen.Learn More | 10 Tips for Supporting Student Mental Heath NeedsMany 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 |
Kid Drawn PicturesOne of the unique features of LessonPix is our "kid drawn" symbols. Kids often relate to pictures drawn by other kids. Check out these fun pictures!Learn More | 7 Effective Strategies for the General Education Classroom and How LessonPix Can HelpClassroom 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 | There Was An Old Lady Who Wasnt Afraid Of Anything by Linda WilliamsThis classic Halloween read-aloud delights children and adults with it's repetitive and building text, interactive sounds and motions, and suspense to reveal the ending! Check out these fun activities to support this timeless picture book.Learn More |
Creating the UDL Early Childhood Classroom: Part 3 The Temporal EnvironmentThe 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 temporal environment supports every child’s ability to learn.Learn More | Literacy-Teaching about CharactersStudents can use LessonPix materials to identify and learn about characters.Learn More | Storytime Picture CardsHere are some ideas to help parents enhance storytime with their children.Learn More |
Building CommunityThe beginning of the year is a time for building a sense of community in the classroom. Here are a few theme ideas for building the classroom community.Learn More | All About Me"All About Me" is a popular beginning of the year thematic unit for students and teachers to get to know each other and themselves. This fun theme includes concepts such as the body, feelings, family, and culture.Learn More | Choice CardsChildren can feel empowered when given choices throughout their day. Choice cards are picture cards used to offer a choice between 2 or more items. These cards can be used with young children or children with special needs, such as autism or communication delays.Learn More |