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Category: Storybox Playlist

Storybox Playlist Storybox Playlist: Stories for a Super (Hero) Summer
We organized this playlist with a special Superhero mindset. Superheroes are helpers and here at Sparkle, we want to invite you and your family to be Super-Helpers.
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Storybox Playlist Storybox Playlist: Stories for Halloween
We have put together a playlist of stories that are all about the wonder and delight of Halloween — and also how to be with the fear.
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Storybox Playlist Storybox Playlist: Activism & Inspiration
This week we celebrate an American Institution that is at the root of our country's identity: activism. With Martin Luther King Jr. day ahead, we offer stories that focus on the men and women (and children) who have worked so hard to make the United States a better place.
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Storybox Playlist Storybox Playlist: In Celebration of Mexican Culture
Here are some stories celebrating festivals, culture, food and the international gifts of Mexico.
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Storybox Playlist Storybox Playlist: Hot! Hot! Hot! Ideas for Staying Cool in the Heat Summer
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.
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Storybox Playlist Storybox Playlist: Whatever the Weather
"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.
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Storybox Playlist Storybox Playlist: Grit and Stories to Inspire It
Here are four stories that can inspire grit in your family.
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Storybox Playlist Storybox Playlist: Our Most Restful Stories
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.
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Storybox Playlist Emergency Rest Time Toolkit: Stories to Help Kids Slow Down
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.
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Sparkle Schoolhouse Featured Stories: Stories about Learning at Home
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.
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