Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Friday's Kind Words: Relaxing, Interesting, and Exciting
I like stories and it’s on the phone and it’s good to listen to. Sparkle stories are very, very nice, especially Sam Sugar Pop and Newberry. (Summer, age 6)
Sparkle Craft — No-Sew Cozy Corner Cushion
This project is no-sew, and can be put together in about half an hour.
sparkle kitchen: chapati bread, two ways
Inspired by the Willowbee's trip to East Africa, this week's recipe — for an East African flatbread called chapati — has two options: one for when you feel like playing it safe and the other for when you're feeling up for an adventure.
Storybox Playlist: Wrapping Up the Gift of the School Year
Here are some stories to help your children end the school year on a high note!
Exploring the Dry Gables Series - "For the People"
In this post, we are focusing on the story “For the People.” Below you will see how the three main characters illustrate three unique ways to live in community.
Friday's Kind Words: Absolutely the Best!
Absolutely the best! Love the educational states series. Love how Martin and Sylvia make my kids feel more 'normal' about homeschooling, gardening. ~ Jillian Liu
Get Inspired to EXPLORE this Summer
Exploring can start in your very own yard and neighborhood! Below you'll find a series of suggestions and projects to inspire your family to put on their explorer packs and get out the door.
Sparkle Craft: Simple Brushbot
This week's craft, a tiny toothbrush robot, would be perfect for a rainy summer day. However, it does require one piece of special equipment—a vibrating cell phone motor that's easiest to order online—so we recommend collecting the supplies ahead of time and stashing them away until they're needed.
Sparkle Kitchen: Pecan Sandies
If you want to spend some time baking with your kiddos this summer, these pecan sandies are an easy recipe to start with. Studded with sweet pecans, these cookies will delight your family, with maybe enough left over to take some to the neighbors.
Sparkle Stories: Storytelling Casting Call
Un.Inc Studios is producing a series of films showcasing the impact of Sparkle Stories in the lives of children and their families and we’re looking for members to our cast! (It’s a plus if you’re an actor AND a Sparkler!)
Sparkle Summertime Bingo! Free Printable Game
Launch your family into exploring our summertime content with this free printable. Between stories, crafts and recipes, there's plenty to fill your long summer days.
Storybox Playlist: How To Have a Screen Light Summer
Here are some stories that can help children put the screens away and do something else!
Friday's Kind Words: I Can Rely on a Sparkle Story
I love that I can rely on a Sparkle Story to uplift, to calm, to engage, or to bring a little magic when my supplies of these gifts are low. ~Liz York, Pennsylvania
Sparkle Craft: Mother's Day Coupon Wallet
What a wonderful idea to give Mom a Mother's Day where she can choose from the things she loves best. Whether it's special outings or extra help, I think most moms would appreciate the thoughtfulness and love behind such a gift.
Granola Berry Breakfast Tarts
In the story, Martin and his friends make beautiful, natural art projects for Mother Earth. For this week's recipe, we're keeping those ideas of beautiful and natural, but switching back to doing something for our own mothers — a lovely Mother's Day breakfast tart. We've provided an easy-to-follow, kid-friendly recipe.
Storybox Playlist: Stories for Mother's Day
This week we celebrate Mother's Day with several stories that honor not only the mothers in our lives, but also the mothering impulse in general.
Friday's Kind Words: Zora, 7
Maybe you should tell David he should translate the stories into as many languages as possible so the most people can enjoy it!" ~ Zora, age 7
Sparkle Craft: “Bravery-in-a-Box” Travel Photo Frame
Made from an empty Altoids tin, this travel photo frame will let you bring your friends with you, along with a few other tidbits and words to help you feel brave.
Sparkle Kitchen: Comfort Food Round Up
To go along with this week's themes of compassion and understanding hurt, we've compiled nine Sparkle comfort food recipes.
Introducing: Universal Search!
You can now explore everything Sparkle Stories. Search for anything from topics and collections to characters, stories, recipes, and crafts across the entire universe of Sparkle Content. We’ll even prompt you with ideas and instantly provide you with the content you are looking for.
