Sparkle Stories Blog

From learning how the human eye works to watching plants grow or baby chicks hatch out of their eggs, you can find real magic in our own world. In this playlist, we’ve rounded up five stories that show just how magical everyday events and happenings can be.

These five stories all touch on the element of the impossible. From a sword in a stump to an enchanted art cabinet in a school classroom, there is something impossible in every story!

Love can take on many wonderful forms. In this playlist, we explore different kinds of love and what love can be.

The first time I saw a magic trick was at the circus when I was five years old when the magician made a lion disappear. Growing up, I remember seeing lots of magicians on television and watching lots of friends learn to do magic tricks of their own...

I was recently listening to a podcast about families having to change their dynamic now that everyone is at home. The most important take-away from it for me was an encouragement to "be the helper..."

... I know that with all the kids at home, and parents too, you're all are seeking a new rhythm. We hope these five stories give you some inspiration!

Resilience is all about being able weather the strain and stress and come out better on the other side...

Science is awesome and it encompasses every part of our world. These stories are all about the love of science and the scientific method. There is measurement, yes - there is taking notes, yes - there is experimentation and testing, yes. But mostly, there is wonder and awe.

May Day is the half-way mark between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. It is a great time for celebration, as spring is by now in full swing. Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and there is a general feeling of electricity and excitement in the air.

On May 8th, families around the world will honor their mothers and grandmothers with hugs, gifts, and words of gratitude. We have a wonderful lineup of stories for you, honoring all different kinds of mothers and ways of mothering.