Sparkle Stories Blog

Screen-free summer doesn't have to mean a blank stare. We made something better: a free printable Sparkle Screen-Free Bingo Card packed with 20 activities that are genuinely fun — think fairy houses, friendship bracelets, backyard camping, and yes, climbing trees. Get five in a row for Bingo, or keep going until the whole board is marked off. Download your free card and let the old-school summer begin.

This project is great for producing a well-flying kite in 15 minutes or less.

When kids are away from screens, that means they are free to explore nature, cultivate social connections and foster creativity — explore this list of 55 things to do instead of screens.