10 Simple Tips for PowerPoint with LessonPixHere are 10 simple tips to use LessonPix with PowerPoint.Learn More | Using Reflective and Tell Me Questions as a Part of Shared Reading InstructionShared Reading is an evidence-based practice that focuses on the interactions between adults and learners as they read with the purpose of building language and literacy skills.Learn More | Grid BooksNow Live for ALL users! Create your own materials in our all new Grid Books Tool!Learn More |
It All Begins With Core VocabularyThis overview of core vocabulary provides many resources for instruction with core.Learn More | Download LessonPix as PowerPointNow you can download LessonPix Materials as PowerPoint files. This new function is great to use in telepractice or with Interactive Whiteboards.Learn More | Remote Learning with LessonPixRemote Learning, distance learning, and telepractice are now prevalent in all areas. Check out these ways LessonPix can help with your online practice.Learn More |
Google Slides Add-OnOpen the LessonPix App within Google Slides to create truly custom materials and utilize the awesome play tools.Learn More | Using the LessonPix Office AppAccess any LessonPix symbol directly from within Microsoft Word!Learn More | 12 Types of Visual Supports to Help at HomeVisual 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 |
5 TO-DOs for Back To SchoolThere are 5 things that every teacher or SLP must do to prepare for back-to school; and LessonPix can make it easy and great!Learn More | Why Choose LessonPix?Why Choose LessonPix? Check out the features that makes LessonPix the right tool for customized learning materials.Learn More | Lesson Plan: The Mitten-Story Characters and SequenceLesson Plan for early childhood classrooms to teach characters, story sequence, and details from the story the Mitten. 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 | Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon, by Patty LovellBe proud of who you are. Patty Lovell's message radiates throughout this adorable story of a short first grade girl with buck teeth, a terrible singing voice, and fumble fingers. This article has vocabulary and activities to support and expand concepts in the book.Learn More | 9 Ways Speech Language Pathologists Love LessonPixLessonPix offers a wide variety of resources and tools for all areas of intervention for speech and language pathology.Learn More |
Apple Farmer Annie by Monica WellingtonAnnie is an Apple Farmer. Take a peek to see what Annie does. This book touches on many early childhood concepts such as sorting, cooking, community helpers, city and country, and running a store. Great fall book with a delicious theme.Learn More | Monthly CalendarCreate a custom monthly schedule with our monthly calendar. Use the Grid layout to move the pictures where you need.Learn More | Phonological Awareness FUNEngaging tools for Syllable Awareness, Rhyming and Compound Word practice.Learn More |
Scavenger HuntCreate a Scavenger Hunt game with LessonPix to encourage early literacy in young children.Learn More | Science CenterIdeas on how to create or enhance an Early Childhood Science Center.Learn More | Clothespin Number CardsWith these number cards, students can select the matching numeral to the set of pictures using clothespins, bingo markers, playdough, magnets, or markers.Learn More |
Creating the UDL Early Childhood Classroom: Part 1 The Physical 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 physical environment supports every child’s ability to learn.Learn More | Creating the UDL Early Childhood Classroom: Part 2 The Social-Emotional 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 social-emotional environment supports every child’s ability to learn.Learn More | Center Time With CoreCenter time is a rich learning time where children explore and practice. Here are ways to embed core in common learning centers.Learn More |
New Additions in 2019 -2020LessonPix continually grows to meet the changing needs of our members. Here is a list of what's new for 2019-2020.Learn More | Thanksgiving Theme Pictures and RhymesThe Thanksgiving Theme provides a great foundations for lessons on food, cultures, history, traditions, manners, and sharing.Learn More | Task CardsTask Cards are a highly motivating tool that can be used across the curriculum. These cards that contain one thought, activity, or question per card.Learn More |
Picture SchedulesThere are many types of schedules that can be used for many different purposes. This article provides an explanation, ideas, and free sample of each type of schedule.Learn More | 3 Ways to Make More Complex SchedulesThe "Picture Schedule" templates provide a variety of simple templates with 1-10 pictures. This article will show how to make a schedule longer than 10 symbols and other creative ways to make custom schedules.Learn More | Telepractice With LessonPixAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, therapists and teachers must learn to adapt their methods to virtual settings. Working with students through technology presents completely different sets of challenges.Learn More |
Supporting Fine and Gross Motor DevelopmentUtilize visuals to support both fine motor and gross motor skills. Difficulties with motor skills impact student in different ways such as overall health, attention, literacy, and self-esteem.Learn More | Ocean Thematic UnitCreate activities and visuals to teach concepts about the ocean.Learn More | Begin to EndTeaching Beginning, Middle, and End: You can teach Sequencing, Phonics, Story Order and much more with these versatile Beginning/Middle/End CardsLearn More |
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack KeatsThis winter story follows young Peter as he plays and explores snowy day activities.Learn More | LessonPix Is Now Mobile!With LessonPix Mobile, you can now access every LessonPix feature from your Phone!Learn More | CoreResources and information about core vocabulary.Learn More |
Dot the Fire Dog by Lisa DesiminiThis simple story shows a day in the life of firefighters and their fire dog, Dot. This article provides visuals and activities to help teach concepts in this book.Learn More | 9 Ways to Promote Social Interactions with LessonPixThe 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 | Play ToolsThe LessonPix Play Tools are a set of online game functions such as a spinner, draw from a hat, dice, and timer using symbols placed in your tray. Great tools to help make remote learning fun.Learn More |
Picture and Words"Picture and Word" cards can be used throughout the classroom in multiple activities and learning centers.Learn More | Virtual BackgroundsMaking custom virtual backgrounds is a great way to include visual supports in your remote learning. This article uses PowerPoint to create a background custom to your needs.Learn More | Four Connect GameFour Connect (or Four-in-a-Row) is a fun game where two people take turns placing chips on the circles and say the words while playing.Learn More |
Visual Strategies for Students who are Deaf or Have Hearing ImpairmentsStudents who are Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) need a variety of strategies to access the curriculum, as they rely more on their eyes to access the world. Visual attention strategies are essential for getting and maintaining joint attention, for communication in social interactions, and for making connections between meanings and printed words.Learn More | Labeling the ClassroomLabeling a classroom helps expose children to a print-rich environment as well as provides organization so students know where everything belongs.Learn More | 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 |
The Roll-Away Pumpkin by Junia Wonders and Daniela VolpariCheck out the fun pumpkin activities to use with the story, "The Roll-Away Pumpkin" by Junia Wonders and Daniela VolpariLearn 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 | 5 To-Do's for Distance LearningHere are 5 things that can do to prepare for back-to school, "distance learning style". And, LessonPix can make it easy and great!Learn More |
Romeo Riley The Boy Who Saw Too Much by April M WhittRomeo Riley The Boy Who Saw Too Much by April M Whitt is a story about a young man with cerebral palsy who loves to solve mysteries. He moves with his power chair and speaks with his communication device.Learn More | Tickets TemplatesLessonPix offers tickets templates to generate various styles of tickets customized for individual needs. CHeck out these samples to use with literacy activities, behavior systems and more!Learn More | 10 Ideas to Create an Awesome Thematic Unit!When teaching a thematic using, students show an increased level of engagement, concepts are taught within a context, and information is applied and retained. Check out these 10 ideas to build an awesome thematic unit with LessonPix.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 | Dragons Love Tacos by Adam RubinPlanning a fabulous party for a drove of dragons? Or maybe you just want a fun story to read? Here are some story activities to use with the story, "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin.Learn More | Rain by Manya StojicWhen rain comes to the African savannah, the animals use their senses to tell about the storm to other animals. In her book, Rain, Manya Stijic showcases the 5 senses in this fun story filled with imagery, repetitive language, and information about this weather cycle. This story is a great companion for units on weather and science.Learn More |
Make LessonPix Mobile an IconIf you are using an iPhone, you can make your LessonPix Mobile site an icon. Here's how...Learn More | Dramatic Play With Core VocabularyThere are many fun ways to model core communication in the Dramatic Play Center within the Early Childhood Inclusive Classroom.Learn More | Alphabet ActivitiesLet's play with the alphabet and letters sounds! The building blocks to written language is the alphabet, and there are so many alphabet games and toys. Activities include letter names (alphabet knowledge), letter sounds (phonemic awareness), and letter forms (writing).Learn More |
Egg-celent Ideas for SpringEach spring, many classrooms dedicate a week to the theme of "eggs". Here are some great ideas to promote language and learning.Learn More |