Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
The Ultimate Sparkle Back-to-School Tool Kit
Darn — the lazy days of summer are over. But don't let that get you down! With school starting again, we've rounded up all of our best back-to-school content in one place.
Storybox Playlist: Stories for Going Back to School
Is it already that time again? Time for new pencils and notebooks, lunch boxes and school books. At Sparkle, we encourage all kinds of learning and hope that going back to school, homeschool, nature school, or whatever form of learning your family enjoys will be a smooth and easy one.
There She Blows! "Windward Ho!" Book Five: Pieces of Eight
It's hot from the recording booth! This collection features Jessica, the Windward's beloved Steering Master, and takes you on a grand adventure in search of Fiona, the elusive final pirate girl.
Friday's Kind Words: Jazzed
"Sparkle Stories are such a big part of our daily life. I love the new app and my three-year-old is jazzed about the new dog park series! Heartfelt thanks to you all! "
~Sasha, CA
Sparkle Kitchen: Sparklers' Favorite Recipes
This week is all about eating new foods, trying new things, and enjoying these delicious treats! We asked Sparkle Kids what their favorite foods were and then searched the Sparkle Recipe Book to find recipes that would match up with some of their favorites.
Support for Children in a Time of Fear & Crisis (Eight Free Stories)
We've created a playlist of our best stories to help children through trauma or crisis, including stories about managing fear, worry, and trauma.
Friday's Kind Words: Worth Every Single Penny
We freaking love sparkle stories ♡♡♡ worth every single penny.
~ Kari Ann Stotz
Friday's Kind Words: Fantastic Stories!
"We are longtime subscribers - my boys are now 12 and 9 but they still love your stories." ~Kathy
Sparkle Kitchen: Strawberry Slushies Recipe
In the story, Martin and Sylvia have gone to their neighbors, the Browns, to help them pick strawberries. The day is a hot one, and Martin and Sylvia’s strawberry picking endeavors are slowed by the high temperatures. But that doesn’t stop the fun! They take a break and enjoy “Strawberry Slushies” in the shade.
Storybox Playlist: Stories for a Summertime Siesta
Have you heard the phrase "lazy days of summer"? That's just what we want to evoke this week. Time to take a siesta, relax, and really take time to go slowly.
Friday's Kind Words: Thoughtful, Unique, Original
Love the tutorials of crafts and recipes that correspond with thoughtful, unique, original storytelling for my kids. ~ simply_kale from Instagram
Announcing: Our New App for iOS
We've is completely redesigned our iOS app from the ground up to provide a familiar experience found on our web app. It's fast and efficient and really, really clean. Be sure to update ASAP so you can continue to enjoy your Sparkle Stories!
Activity Round-Up: Five Projects to Cool You Down
Hot summer days call for water activities and cold foods. Here are five fun ways to cool off!
Storybox Playlist: Stories to Cool You Down
July can be so hot! In some areas of the country the temperatures move into the triple digits and stay there day and night. When the days are hot and the nights are hot, it's time to find a way to cool off.
Friday's Kind Words: "Sparkle-speak"
Sparkle was a huge help to my little ones as they made the switch from home-ed to a little school. ~ Jessica UK
Sparkle Crafts: 4 Projects Kids Can Do Together
Getting siblings to work together can sometimes be very difficult…and sometimes quite easy. With that in mind, we pulled 4 activities from our archives that are both fun and cooperative.
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Sibling Squabbles
Sibling challenges can be hard for both parents and kids, so we've rounded up a few stories to guide you through examples of managing sibling squabbles and help you find a good way to work them out.
Friday's Kind Words: A Collection the Whole Family Enjoys
We love Sparkle Stories! It is so wonderful to have a collection of stories that the whole family enjoys listening to ... ~Emma
Friday's Kind Words: Positive Parenting Messages
My son has been listening to Sparkle Stories since 2012 and even now at age eight he still loves them. ~Deanna
Art Supplies and Creative Play Materials
Children have an innate curiosity to explore their world through tactile experience and creative imaginative play. Sometimes as adults, we forget that we too have this ability. Here's a great list of materials to help your family get creative!
