Sparkle Stories Blog

It's a record-breaking summer and these extra-long days can make it challenging to escape the heat. Here are some stories that might help you cool down.

"Go Outside" - this is a common request in modern households - but one that often requires more follow up than most parents are willing to offer. Here are some stories that may help.

Here are four stories that can inspire grit in your family.

We've created this special playlist of our most restful stories to focus on pausing and slowing down! We invite you to slow down along with us and take a breath with these lovely, helpful stories.

As a kid, I remember never wanting to nap or slow down. There was too much to do — too many trees to climb, books to read, art to make. But now as an adult, I see the wisdom in slowing down and resting. Being a homeschool parent, I find that rest in the afternoon is even more imperative for our sanity.

This week we've gathered a playlist of entirely free stories about learning at home. Whether it's dedicated homeschooling or just curiosity-driven afternoons in the backyard, these stories will have your kids inspired to explore and create.

The roots of Sparkle Stories are steeped in the philosophies of Waldorf education. Therefore, we aim to perfectly craft stories for a child’s age and developmental stage - because we know how important it is.

This week, we've gathered some stories that focus on celebrating in a low-key way that is both restful and meaningful at this busy time of year.

Here are some stories to help us all appreciate (and imagine) the "Best of Autumn."

Here is a collection of leadership stories that help us look at our own relationship to power and how we use it.