Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Storybox Playlist: Getting Outdoors in Summer
We in Sparkle Land love camping. We love summer camping, winter camping and everything in between. Here are some stories to inspire a trip to the camp ground!
Friday's Kind Words: Value-Rich Stories
Sparkle Stories are engaging, nurturing, and value-rich stories that I adore listening to with my children. They've grown up with David's voice and his carefully crafted characters. ~ Claire
Recycled Masks of On and Off Invisibility
Libby and her mother are taking their new neighbors, the Cortez family, a housewarming gift. Libby is excited to pick out the perfect gift for Juan Paco, but she also wants to discover the answer to the mystery she and Dish have been attempting to solve: What kind of pet lives with Juan Paco and his family?
Sparkle Kitchen: Superhero Smoothies
Whether you're an initiate of a secret society of superheroes or just an ordinary human, nothing can pick you up after a tiring summer afternoon like a refreshing, ice-cold smoothie.
Storybox Playlist: Superheroes Everywhere! Our Best Superhero Stories
What is a superhero? It is a person who pays attention, believes in their extraordinary gifts, steps forward and does something brave - and then keeps a low profile so that the act of service remains exactly that - service. Here are some stories to inspire us all to be superheroes any chance we get.
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.
