Sparkle Stories Blog

If you’re curious about cultivating your own children’s eye for fairy activity, you’re in the right place! At Sparkle, we have loads of resources for enriching your kids’ (and your own!) awareness of the glorious fairy world hidden in plain sight. Read on for ideas!

As spring blossoms all around us, we’re ready to talk about fairies! Our April 2025 Story Calendar helps us to explore the fairy world and the joy of Easter. Open the windows and breathe the fresh air with Sparkle!

We live in the world of the big people, but with just a bit of effort, we can help create environments that suit the fairy folk in our midst. Dig into this selection of homespun crafts to give your tiny friends a big welcome!

Take a nature walk and decorate a fairy face! Simply print the template, collect flowers and leaves, and create.

If you want to see fairies in your own woods or garden, consider encouraging your imaginative eyesight with one of these tiny, flower pot fairy houses.

This sweet teepee makes a perfect getaway for any local fairies (or favorite dolls) who need a special spot to relax in the great outdoors.

What is a fairy really? Read all about air fairies, water fairies, earth fairies, and fire fairies as we review all the classic types and the natural elements they represent.

If the ladybugs are starting to arrive in your part of the world, here’s a fun snack to celebrate. This recipe will make very minimalist “ladybugs”, but if you want more literal ones feel free to use your imagination.

If you would like to inspire fairies to visit your next birthday celebration, in addition to the traditional lighting and blowing out of candles, may I suggest these fairy fort cupcakes?

The first time I saw a magic trick was at the circus when I was five years old when the magician made a lion disappear. Growing up, I remember seeing lots of magicians on television and watching lots of friends learn to do magic tricks of their own...