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Research has shown that new readers need to practice phonological awareness every. single. day. But, if you’re like most teachers I know, the thought of adding even one more thing to your lesson plans can feel daunting – new lessons usually mean MORE prep and planning. But not this time! These phonological awareness daily warm ups make it so easy to build students’ foundation. With just a click of the “print” button, you’ll have everything you need to work on phonological awareness all year long! No prep or planning required. If you’re a Plato Pack member, grab the bundle inside...

Bring your banana bread to the next level with a decadent swirl of chocolate! This marbled chocolate banana bread is soft, moist, perfectly sweet, and easy to make. Plus, it’s vegan and free of both dairy and eggs. Ingredients You’ll Need Ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter the pancakes, and the better the banana flavor. We wait until our bananas are spotty for this. If your bananas are not spotty, that is fine if they are not green/too tough to open. Sugar: We have tested this recipe with both granulated sugar, brown sugar, and coconut sugar, and all worked well....

June 26 in 2017 was another ordinary summer day. I was 13 and starring in my first-ever show—Toby in Sweeney Todd—and bubbling with excitement about my newfound independence. You see, rehearsals for the show ran Monday-Friday afternoons from 1-5, and given that my parents both worked regular 9-5 jobs, they’d drop me off wherever I wanted to be in town for the morning. That’s how I first explored Santa Fe on my own.It was fun, even though most mornings consisted of waiting two hours for the mall to open, or just walking around. Still, having this freedom made me feel...

Local moving companies in our city have been busy this past year with the increase in house prices. Many homeowners who rent to students have decided to quit the landlord role and sell their inventory. What’s interesting is that while chatting to parents at our son’s school, all but one has decided on moving. When I asked them why they wanted to sell their 2800sq ft home, they told us they wanted a home with a pool. Fair enough, but in my mind, I thought there was no way I’d sell just because I had no pool. Unfortunately, you can’t...

Looking for a sweet, easy-to-make treat? Try these 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls! This recipe is keto-friendly but can be modified to fit any diet. This post contains affiliate links, which means I’ll make a small commission if you purchase through one of my links. Thank you for your support! If you’re looking for a simple dessert or snack that’s basically a sweet bite of peanut butter, this recipe is for you. These peanut butter balls contain only 3 ingredients and are ready to eat and enjoy in no time flat. Why You’ll Love These 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls If...