Sparkle Stories Blog

Kids can use this fun printable to make their own fire truck! Just a little cardboard, paint, paper plates, and glue and you are on your way!

Egg cartons can be used for lots of fun projects - including home-made daffodils! Make your own using this printable project page.

It is filled with fun things to do — no matter what the season!

You can use the template here to make recipe cards to help organize! Decorate them however you wish and then file the cards together into your own recipe folder.

Use this printable project page (and the help of an adult!) to make your own snow out of paper.

What does your yard look like in the late fall? Is there frost? Snow? Is it covered in leaves or early morning dew? This printable project page shows different patterns you can make in your yard with your feet, some string, or maybe even a piece of chalk!

Here are some of Sylvia’s drawings of her pets, plus a few beloved insects. And here is a space for you to draw a portrait of your pets or beloved animals or insects!

In “Around the World,” the children get to do a special project about different countries around the world. They learn about the flag, the map and the food of their country of choice. Choose a country you’d like to discover, and use this printable project page to share what you’ve learned.

Use this printable project page to identify different trees without using their leaves.

In “A Hunting Morning,” Martin, Sylvia, and Laura go on a treasure hunt in the Brown’s orchard and hayfield. They are encouraged to use their noses like foxhounds - and you can too!