Sparkle Stories Blog

Gardens — they're a place of hopes and dreams. Gardeners are forever optimistic. We dream, plan, sow, grow, and harvest — then do it all over again...

Let's honor empathy and compassion for others - with stories!

Fairies can be found all around us — hidden in plain sight. Can you see them? Dive into our playlist full of fairy favorites and practice noticing the work of the fairy folk in our midst.

This week we are encouraging all Sparklers to have a screen-free week. Screens can be fun and helpful in limited amounts, but there are so many other very fun things to do in the world. Here are some story suggestions in which the characters have lots of fun playing or crafting without screens.

Conflict exists everywhere — even within households. Since this is natural and normal, the question is not about how to avoid clashes, but how to address conflicts with integrity. Here are some stories that use tactics and hold context for authentic conflict resolution.

Did you know that you are powerful? You have more strength than you know! Listen in on our best collection of stories to inspire kids to know their strengths.

Now, more than ever, it is necessary to remember our common history. Here are a few stories to help us remember.

Sometimes it's easy to be happy, but on some other days, you need to consciously choose happiness. Want to listen to some examples? Here are a few stories about choosing to find happiness when things aren't going your way.

We have found that stories are the most effective and enduring way to help children process — and then release — these images so they can enjoy all the magic and fun the season has to offer. Here are two stories that we think might help.

What if life has messages and lessons for us? What if we just needed to learn to trust what we hear? Here are four stories to inspire you to try.