Classroom RulesAt the beginning of the year, most teachers discuss and brainstorm a list of classroom rules and compile them into a set of 4-6 rules to display in the classroom. There are some important points to keep in mind as you and your class work through this beginning of the year ritual.Learn More | 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 | 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 |
Building a Collection of PicturesSave a collection of pictures that you may reuse later.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 | Menus and ListsMenus and Lists are a material with a list of pictures from one to ten pictures. There are a few fun themes to choose from such as diner, cupcake, and polk-a-dot.Learn More |
Do and Do Not Cards"Do and Do Not" cards provide a visual which shows 2 pictures. One picture has the word "Do" over it, and the other picture has the words "Do Not". The "Do Not" picture has a choice of X or the "no" sign on top of it.Learn More | Visuals in Special EducationVisual Picture Cards are a great way to communicate expectations and reinforce learning visually.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 |
Stay on Topic VisualChoose pictures inside the speech bubble as a visual reminder to stay on topic.Learn More | DominoesCreate a dominoes set using pictures or photos you select. This is a great activity for teaching vocabulary, matching skills, and speech.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 |
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 | 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 | 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 |
Fortune TellersFortune Tellers (Cootie Catchers) are an origami paper fortune teller that you can customize for specific purposes.Learn More | Physical Therapy with LessonPixLessonPix provides an online resource where physical therapists can customize materials for their clients. With its easy-to-use interface, PTs can quickly develop visual schedules, customize therapy activities, promote an inclusive environment, and optimize results. Check out these activities to support therapy using both printed and online materials.Learn More | Ways to Greet OthersGreetings are an important life skill to connect with others. This article shares ideas of ways to greet and how to teach greetings. Getting kids ready to learn starts with activating their social connectedness- greet them with a warm hello and show genuine care.Learn More |
Playing CardsBuild a deck of cards using pictures you select or upload. Your playing cards may consist of up to four different background colors with each picture.Learn More | Door Hanger SignsDoor hangers: signs that hang on a door knob to tell visitor what's happening inside. "Come in!" "Quiet Please", "Testing" or "Kids at work".Learn More | Picture and Words"Picture and Word" cards can be used throughout the classroom in multiple activities and learning centers.Learn More |
LessonPix.com Adds Appropriate Pictures of Mature SubjectsLessonPix Restricted Images category now adds classroom-appropriate images of mature subjects.Learn More | Martha Speaks by Susan MeddaughWhat would happen if your dog started speaking? Martha Speaks tells about a humorous dog who ate a bowl of alphabet soup and started talking! Check out story visuals and activities to use with this fun story.Learn More | Tab and Flap CardsTab and Flap Cards are visuals that can be placed on a ring and easily accessible at your finger tips. These are great for behavior support as well as curriculum content.Learn More |
Duck for Turkey Day, by Jacqueline JulesOne way to discuss Thanksgiving that will be meaningful to your students, whether or not they eat a turkey dinner, is to share books that expand on some of the universal themes. Duck for Turkey Day, by Jacqueline Jules, addresses cultural diversity from a little girl’s point of view.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 | Picture CardsSimple pictures cards can be used for so many purposes from memory games to story sequencing to picture communication systems.Learn More |
One Page PictureThis material is a s simple as it sounds. It is one picture per page with no boxes or extra words. It can be used as signs, visuals, flip charts, and more.Learn More | Sensory BoxesSensory 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 | Eye Gaze BoardsEye Gaze Boards are a low-tech solution to determine the needs or wants of a person who is unable to communicate verbally.Learn More |
Chart TableThe "Chart Table" template provides a grid of pictures with headers across the top. This versatile template is great for organizing information or making schedules.Learn More | Bear Feels Sick by Karma WilsonBear Feels Sick tells the story of how friends take care of each other. This loving story utilizes rich vocabulary, fun rhymes, and stunning illustrations to show how friends care for their sick Bear friend.Learn More |