Hi All - I have a new TECHIE TIP for you! Are you familiar with GOOGLE KEEP?

GOOGLE KEEP is a Google app that I have on my phone and computer desktop. This year during my in person speech sessions. I no longer write notes on a piece of paper. Each of my students has a color-coded “sticky note.” I jot down material & data right in Google Keep on my phone. Whatever I type on my phone syncs to my computer. It’s an easy copy and paste into Kinney Systems (program I need to use to enter notes.) Of course I have to also save in a daily note file I keep in Google Drive which includes student information and goals.

Website TIP - Check out THRIFT BOOKS - I just bought used books in good condition with free freight 2 hardcovers (value $30) and 1 board book for $15.00!  I compared to Amazon and Thrift was a better deal! When a Dragon Moves In (in process of making a Book Companion for this one) is one of my favorites - you can watch it on YouTube Storyline Online. I have the I SPY Preschool Game but I thought Very First Book Of Things to Spot Out and About would be fun for the summer….as well as 1001 Things to Spot on Vacation. Summer session starts July 8th for me.

STORAGE CARD SAVER TIP - I don’t know about you , but I have 100’s of card sets!! A couple of years ago I finally figured out how to manage some of the sets I use frequently. I used to put sets in small photo boxes but that started to take up so much room. I can now fit 12 card sets in one vinyl file folder. Here’s how I do it using Cariboo Cards as an example. Best secret ever is Lessonpix.com for making Cariboo Cards - I create 15 cards for artic or language and then go to the Adapted Games section , press the button and walla . I download and print on Cardstock. Then I cut out the pictures and put them in the small sealable bags. Then I cut a piece of hook and loop and strategically place on the bag and the folder so that I can fit 6 on one side. (rough on back of bag and soft on the folder.) These vinyl file folders are the best because they don’t rip and there is a slot in the front for the Theme. I currently use only 2 folders with 24 cards for Cariboo-Seasonal and Mixed. It’s so easy to store these folders. I label all my bags with my Brother Label Maker. I also have a bigger bag from the same company for bigger card sets and other miscellaneous items.

Here are 2 FREEBIES - July 4th Fun and YouTUBE video with lots of ideas for the OCEAN Theme!

I hope you enjoy the Summer Newsletter! Please let me know if you find my Speech Tips helpful. Check out all the great TPT previews for each product too. Please let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to help. I have so many new toys too! Will share next time

Ricki