Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
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!
Storybox Playlist: Our Most Play-Filled Stories
Play is great for both kids and adults alike — from a playful horse to a neighborhood full of kids, there is a story here for everyone.
Friday's Kind Words: Incredibly Helpful Resource
"I homeschool my hyperactive almost 6 y/o daughter. We're a screen-shy family and David has been my biggest support over the past 2 months in keeping her happily busy. Thanks to David, Lisabeth & your entire team for creating such an incredibly helpful resource."
Sparkle Craft: Activity Inspiration Sticks
We all need a bit of inspiration from time-to-time, whether we’re looking for something to fill a few moments of down-time or an activity to do with a visiting friend. What we’ve cooked up is a simple three jar system, filled with activities for doing solo, enjoying with a friend, or tackling with a grown-up.
Storybox Playlist: Boredom is Beautiful
Boredom is a great thing for kids as it requires them to figure out something to do. Often when we as parents offer suggestions or find something for them to do, it is a lost opportunity for creative growth.
Friday's Kind Words: Sparkle Stories for the Win
“After listening to a story about making trail art on the drive to the trailhead, my kids were inspired to make their own. Sparkle Stories for the win, time after time. Best $15 a month I spend on my children's education.”
New Sparkle THEME Music, and the Very First Sparkler (Who Created It)
When Sparkle Stories was just a "twinkle in our eyes," Angus was the original audience for David's delightful bedtime stories, and now he's recreated our Sparkle Theme Music!
Storybox Playlist: Stories to Inspire Outdoor Play
This week, we've gathered up stories from all over Sparkle land to help inspire you to get outside in one way or another.
