Space ThemeReach for the Stars! Space themes are popular classroom decor, inspiring to look up, set goals, focus on science and technology, and expand your thinking! Possibilities are endless. LessonPix has many space-themed templates to help you create a boundless learning environment.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 | 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 |
Supporting Visual-Perceptual SkillsVisual perceptual skills encompass a broad set of abilities including visual discrimination, visual memory, closure, and visual-motor coordination. Learn how LessonPix can help support Visual Perceptual Skills.Learn More | 101+ LessonPix TemplatesWhat Templates does LessonPix offer? For only $36 per year, LessonPix provides more than a hundred types of templates with even more styles to add. Check out this amazing list for ideas to customize and use.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 |
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 | Drawing PagesThis "Drawing Page" Template provides a work / drawing area with up to 10 picture symbols underneath.Learn More | 7 Ways to Support Social Skills and Self-RegulationSocial 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 |
Communication Boards for AACLearn how to make Core and Fringe boards in LessonPix for low-tech communication supports.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 | 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 |
Word Walls Made EasyWord Walls are a commons tool used in many classrooms today. LessonPix has a Material called, "Picture and Word Cards" that allow you to create cards for the word wall.Learn More | PostcardsPostcards template allows one picture and space for a note and address.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 |
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 | 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 | Word FamiliesWord Families are a group of words that have a common group of letters with the same sound. Playing with word families help build phonemic awareness and decoding skills for reading.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 | Monthly CalendarCreate a custom monthly schedule with our monthly calendar. Use the Grid layout to move the pictures where you need.Learn More | Bingo DauberThe Bingo Dauber template are themed mats that show symbols within circles. Use items such as bingo dauber, snacks, or playdough during activities and informal assessments.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 | 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 | Science CenterIdeas on how to create or enhance an Early Childhood Science Center.Learn More |
Occupational TherapyWhen children show delays, occupational therapists are often the first called in and LessonPix can help.Learn More | Find the PictureStudents can scan a busy, big picture to locate specifically chosen smaller pictures.Learn More | Visuals in Special EducationVisual Picture Cards are a great way to communicate expectations and reinforce learning visually.Learn More |
Engaging with Student InterestsPairing students' interest with learning and behavior goals makes learning fun and improves student outcomes. LessonPix offers themed templates to customize learning for individual interests and needs.Learn More | Using BlanksSearch for "Blank" picture as a place card holder or print a blank material.Learn More | Make Learning Fun!According to research, using games in teaching can help increase student participation, foster social and emotional learning, and motivate students to take risks.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 | Sight Words! Activities to Build Speed and Fluency in ReadingSight words are all the words that can be read immediately, on sight, without having to use decoding strategies. This article shared activities and resources for teaching sight words to early readers.Learn More | Fine Motor Pratice with Lacing CardsLacing Cards are a favorite of both boys and girls in Early Childhood and are a great tool for Fine Motor practice at any age. Make them easily with LessonPix!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-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 | 6 Activities to Support Executive FunctioningHere are 6 activities to support executive functioning skills. Executive function is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control.Learn More |
Storytime Picture CardsHere are some ideas to help parents enhance storytime with their children.Learn More | Uploading and Resizing PhotosVisuals with photos! Here's how you can size your photos for maximum appeal and make truly custom learning materials.Learn More | Lacing CardsLacing Cards are a favorite of both boys and girls in Early Childhood. They develop Visual Perceptual skills and provide wonderful Fine Motor practice.Learn More |
Bug by Robin Koontz"Bug" is an adorable story of how a girl named Bug found a motivating way to learn math. Check out this great story by Robin Koontz and visuals and activities to support it.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 |
Science Center ItemsHere is a list of various items that may be included or rotated in a science center.Learn More |