Sparkle Stories Blog

Use a DIY rain gauge to learn about the scientific method, just like Sylvia does in the Martin & Sylvia Nature School story, "Measuring the World".

Homemade bug repellant is easy and safe to make. Once you have your ingredients gathered, it takes under two minutes to make.

We are joined today by Dawn who is shows us how to study the melting of icicles like Martin does in the story.

What better way to celebrate the winter than to make snow candles? All you need is beeswax, some candle wick, popsicle sticks and some snow.

When we see trees with budding branches, it is often spring that comes to mind. But if you look past the showy and colorful leaves of autumn, you may find something surprising waiting among them: trees begin their preparation for their spring showing of buds and blossoms many months ahead of time.

Learning to find tracks is a great way to deepen your connection to nature and hone observation skills. Use this Nature School Project Tutorial to find out how!

Use this nature school project tutorial to learn to make your own nature motif gift wrap paper.

We are joined by Monique who will show us how to do nature touch drawings. Enjoy this engaging activity to help children improve their observation skills and deepen their understanding of nature.

Today we are joined by Dave Scott, director of Earth Native Wilderness School, who shares with us his method for creating plaster casts.

We are joined by Rachel Wolf, who shares with us her tutorial for candle luminaries that will help bring a bit of the magical in-between glow to your home.