Sparkle Stories Blog

Build your own play tent, inspired by the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! story “The Tiny House.”

Make a little bit of happiness that you can wear no matter how hot it is outside. Inspired by the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! story, “The Picky Day."

Make your own books, just like Martin & Sylvia in the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! story "Explorer Pig."

It’s hard to be grumpy when surrounded by all the bright and beautiful colors of the rainbow! And it’s impossible to be grumpy when you have a rainbow popsicle in your hand!

Today we’re going to make our very own superhero capes that can be customized however you’d like (and whenever you’d like!)

Make an art supply holder for art that wants to happen while out and about – whether on a trip, waiting at a doctors office or at the playground! Inspired by the *Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays!* story “A Better Way." To make room for the making that doesn’t happen in our house, the out and about art box is just the thing!

The project this week is a special one – something that, like Martin, will fill you with the quiet excitement of a new project! We’re going out into the world and making our very own nature art.

Inspire some impromptu storytelling with these painted seashells, just like Martin and Sylvia in the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! story, “Sudden Story.”

Make a flag that represents your shared family culture, inspired by the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! story, “Around the World."

Make a felt board to support kids' storytelling, giving them a chance to bring their stories to life. Inspired by the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! story, “When Pigs Fly."