#mustreadin2020 - spring update

This is my #mustreadin2020 spring update.  I love participating in this reading challenge hosted by Carrie Gelson of There's a Book for That because it connects me with a community of readers and encourages me to read newly released books to share with my students.  In January, I created my #mustreadin2020 reading goal.  As a reminder, here they are:

I'm still working on reading a few of the newly released titles on my list, plus I have some additional titles to share!  I'll be back in September for another reading update.  Below are my lists of new picture books and chapters books that I've read in 2020 since January:

Picture Books I Read - #mustreadin2020 (January-April)

Chapter Books I Read - #mustreadin2020 (January-April)

Make Customized Placeholders in Keynote

Have you ever seen unique and customized placeholders on other people’s keynote projects?  You know . . .  ones that look like these:

Placeholders show students where to add info how to do it (either photo or video).  I finally discovered how to create customized placeholders in keynote, so here are tips and tricks to create your own.  Happy placeholder making!  

The Basics

Any photo can be converted into a placeholder.  The easiest way to create a customized placeholder is to create an image and take a full page screen shot like this:

That screen shot will be in your photos/camera roll.  Just import the image into your keynote and covert it to a placeholder like this:

Ideas for Placeholders

Here are some fun examples of placeholders.  Since placeholders are completely customizable, the possibilities are endless.  Have fun creating your own unique placeholders!