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November 2025 Story Calendar
Warm soup, a cheery candle, a thick scarf — we’re entering into the cozy delights of November! The evenings fall earlier these days, giving us a chance to settle into gratitude and grace. We’re traveling down a magical and festive path into the season of lanterns and lights, finally catching a glimpse of Thanksgiving and ... "November 2025 Story Calendar"
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Storybox Playlist
Friends That Are Family Storybox Playlist
Who says family only shows up at the dinner table on turkey day? Sometimes the people who feel most like home to us are the ones we choose — our soul family. This Storybox Playlist celebrates those magical bonds that go beyond those family ties: the neighborhood kid who becomes like a sibling, the fairy ... "Friends That Are Family Storybox Playlist"
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Story Extras
Building Vocabulary Through Audio Stories: How Listening Develops Language Skills
Picture this: your child is curled up in their favorite reading nook, eyes closed, completely absorbed in an adventure unfolding through carefully chosen words. They’re not just listening to a story — they’re building a bridge to richer communication, deeper thinking, and lifelong learning success. Audio stories aren’t just entertainment — they’re vocabulary powerhouses that ... "Building Vocabulary Through Audio Stories: How Listening Develops Language Skills"
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Sparkle Kitchen
Sparkle Kitchen
Easy Pre-Make Meals for Rest Days
The New Year is a time to slow-down, regroup, and rest. In this blog post, we highlight 5 easy pre-make meals that you can prep in advance so that you can slow-down this January ... and beyond! Read on to learn more.
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Advent Activities
Aunt Jane’s Thanksgiving Dinner Rolls
Aunt Jane's Dinner Rolls are more than just a delicious recipe. It's a cherished family tradition, where grandchildren and cousins spend time with family elders, talking and laughing and learning to bake a beloved Thanksgiving staple.
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Sparkle Kitchen
Lunchbox Goodies Round Up
Need some back-to-school lunchbox ideas? We've got 10 delicious and nutritious lunchbox goodies that are sure to please!
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Advent Activities
Advent Activities
Crafting the Holidays: Round-Up!
This holiday season we invited our lovely Sparkle community to join us in getting off of our devices and using our hands to craft. We're pleased to present our Crafting the Holidays Series! Here's a round-up off all the wonderful hand-made goodies we crafted while listening to our favorite stories!
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Advent Activities
Crafting the Holidays: Santa Lucia Window Art
Decorate for Santa Lucia Day, and all winter long, with these charming silhouettes from My Seasonal Treasury.
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Advent Activities
Crafting the Holidays: Needle-Felted Matchbox with Toymaking Magic
Toymaking Magic shares a video tutorial for making needle-felted matchbox covers. It's just the sort of gift Martin might make Daddy for Christmas!
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