At Home with Martin & Sylvia

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At Home with Martin & Sylvia

The playhouse is a spaceship. The garden is a jungle. And the brook is a home to fairies and other magical creatures. Join Martin and Sylvia -- two delightful and all-too-familiar children -- as they explore the infinite possibilities of their sweet home in the woods. These stories follow the rhythms of family life through the four seasons, delighting in the creative endeavors and sweet adventures of the much-loved brother and sister.

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The November 2024 Story Calendar

As the sun sets earlier, we spend more time indoors … which means it’s the perfect time for crafting! Our November 2024 Story Calendar will guide you into a season of making things with our hands and cherishing others with our hearts. Join in the fun!

A Little Bit of Light
This Week's Free Story!

A Little Bit of Light

A Little Bit of Light


Martinmas Magic
Stories to Light Up November

Paper Lanterns with Waldorfish
Crafting the Holidays!

Crafting the Holidays: Paper Lanterns with Waldorfish

Waldorfish shares a video tutorial for making decorative paper lanterns for Martinmas. Turn on a Sparkle Story, make some lanterns, and share the light!

Martinmas Crafts Recipes & Ideas
Martinmas Crafts Recipes & Ideas

Ideas for Martinmas Celebrations

Explore the enchanting world of Martinmas, where November nights come alive with magic and purpose. Discover the rich history, meaning, and heartwarming traditions of this festival, including lantern walks, inspiring stories, and delightful crafts for celebrating the season of light and compassion.

Sparkle Craft: Star Jars

These star jars will provoke quiet “oohs” and “ahhs” whenever you switch them on. The initial cutting with a box knife is best done by an adult, but by using a thin, disposable cookie sheet to make the heart of the lantern, a supervised pre-schooler can quickly make a whole galaxy of stars to admire.

Sparkle Craft: DIY Japanese Silk Paper Lanterns Post Template

For this fun, hands-on craft, we are joined by Jenn of Maplerose, a Waldorf-inspired Homeschool Supply shop (check it out below!). Follow along as Jenn walks us through the steps for making your own DIY Japanese Silk Paper Lanterns.

Sparkle Kitchen: Homemade Pretzels

If you would like to try your hand at homemade pretzels for a Martinmas lantern walk, give this recipe below a try.

Candle Making for Kids with Jamie Martin

We’ve teamed up with Jamie Martin of Simple Homeschool to provide a simple and easy-to-follow Candle Making Tutorial for Kids so that you can recreate this experience with your own little ones.

Sparkle Craft: Milk Jug Lanterns

Whether you already have a lantern walk tradition or would like to start one, a classic, tissue-paper-covered lantern is a project young and old will enjoy making and using.

Featured Topics
Our Best Topics for November!

Autumn
Autumn
Cooking & Baking
Cooking & Baking
Gratitude
Gratitude
History
History
Holidays
Holidays
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Sparkle Sleepytime - en español

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Sparkle Sleepytime - en español

Ya sea durante los largos y activos días del verano o los más cortos y ajetreados días del invierno, a veces nuestros pequeños necesitan ayuda para bajar el ritmo. Las historias de Sparkle Sleepytime son sencillas, suaves y lentas, contadas con el objetivo de dar la bienvenida a los pequeños y mayores a un momento de descanso o de sueño. Cada cuento presenta a un adorable animalito en una dulce aventura, y todos terminan con los animales acurrucándose en sus madrigueras, nidos o camas de plumas, listos para cerrar los ojos y quedarse dormidos. Esta serie es perfecta para la hora de la siesta, los ratos de tranquilidad y la hora de dormir, o para cualquier momento en el que desees una historia particularmente tranquila y relajante para tus pequeños.

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Listener Favorites
Listener Favorites

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Martin & Sylvia's Summer Adventures

Martin & Sylvia's Summer Adventures

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Libby & Dish

Libby & Dish

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How to Be Super: The Violet Crown (Book One)

How to Be Super: The Violet Crown (Book One)

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Martin & Sylvia: More Adventures!

Martin & Sylvia: More Adventures!

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