Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
The Sparkle Guide to Fairies
Here at Sparkle, we are all about fairies. From gnomes and sprites to elves and brownies and nymphs, if there is a fairy you like we've probably got a story about one of their kind.
Storybox Playlist: Our Best Fairy Stories
Fairies are everywhere! Join us this week as we rediscover the importance of fairies in our lives.
friday kind words
"My daughters have been enjoying Sparkle Stories for many years now, but being five-and-a-half years apart, it has often been different series that they are enjoying..."
Homeschooling with FIFTY! Learn United States History through Story
FIFTY is a collection of 50 stories for all fifty states of the Unites States, and takes children 8+ on a journey of American history.
Meet "Libby & Dish"
We've created three sweet stories to introduce the characters in their urban world. Would you like to have a taste?
friday's kind words
...The Bridge Between is wonderful! Especially in this strange time with Covid-19, these stories provide the spiritual structure, inspiration, and perspective that he and I are both needing. ~ Sparkle Listener
Meet the HTBS Characters!
If you've been following along with our HTBS superheroes, you've come on a very long journey. We very excited about the new HTBS Missions collection.
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Superheroes
Superheroes! Just about anyone can become a superhero, from a 12-year-old boy to a brigade of brave beavers, all it takes is stepping up to the plate when you are called to help...
friday's kind words
"In lieu of our five-year-old daughter's school community these past six months, she has had Martin and Sylvia, the Willowbee siblings, and the Junkyard critters. Your stories are crafted in the most brilliant ways, giving her connection and a framework to bravely adjust and grow. Thank you! "
~ Katy and Brian
Bulk Subscriptions for Teachers & Schools!
Are you teaching to your class online this year? Does your school need curriculum for their younger students? Sparkle Stories can help...
Storybox Playlist: Stories for Making It Up As You Go
...The stories we've gathered show examples of "making it up as you go" in lots of ways — from dealing with fear to telling a lie (and undoing it) to baking cookies. Enjoy!
friday's kind words
Thank you so much for sharing these helpful resources and for always sharing your creative stories! You’re awesome!
~ Sam
How We Keep Our Family Healthy
...If there’s one single message I’d like to impart today it’s this: if you give your body what it needs, you can thrive. You stay well and feel good. You think clearly and are inspired and happy. ...
Nine Healthy Sparkle Meals
Healthy eating is easy with our Sparkle Kitchen recipes. We've got everything from chickpea burgers to to green smoothies, berry breakfast tarts to strawberry slushies...
Sparkle Resources for Weathering Covid-19
As part of our theme this week of keeping your family healthy, we've gathered up all of our Covid19 posts in one place for easy access. We hope you find these helpful for not only your physical health, but mental and emotional health as well. Be well Sparklers!
Storybox Playlist: Stories for Healthy Eating
...The stories below were chosen to help inspire your family to eat not only fruits and vegetables, but also to learn where your food comes from and how to prepare it...
friday's kind words
"We homeschool my hyperactive almost-six-year-old daughter. We're a screen-shy family and David has been my biggest support over the past two months in keeping her happily busy. Thanks to David, Lisabeth, and your entire team for creating such an incredibly helpful resource." Warmly, ~ Hema
Sparkle Homeschool Round Up: All Our Posts in One Place
Is your family considering homeschooling this year? If so, that's great! We have lots of support and encouragement for you. Here at Sparkle we love homeschooling (and schools too) and have created a whole world around learning in alternative ways....
Storybox Playlist: Our Best Homeschool Stories
The stories this week are some of our best homeschooling stories. We've got loads of them. Most of our Martin & Sylvia collection revolves around homeschooling and life learning....
friday's kind words
...We don’t know what the future holds re: kindergarten, social opportunities, or the 'new normal,' but we love that these stories can be a joyful and soothing point of continuity in a very turbulent time... ~ Sparkle Listener
