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Tag Archives: storytelling
For the Grown-Ups
How to Pay Attention – The First Pillar of Intuitive Storytelling
Storytelling is convenient. It is portable. It is effective and holds immense variety. Parents have complete control over content and it is FREE! Keep reading to learn more about attention, the first of the four tenets of intuitive storytelling.
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Sparkle Crafts
Sparkle Craft: Felt Storytelling Board
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."
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News & Updates
Why Podcasts Make Your Kids Smarter
We all want our kids to be smart. We want them to be smart, strong, brave, and kind – and so, as parents, we then seek out opportunities, tools, methods, and strategies that might support that aim. My fathering tends to be very mathematical. If there is a goal, then there are component parts that will lead to fulfilling that goal.
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Helping & Healing
What the Pandemic Has Taught: The Sparkle Team Reflects on the Past Year
This past year has been challenging for everyone, including all of us at Sparkle Stories. We want to take a pause to reflect on the lessons we’ve learned, the ways that we’ve grown, and ultimately what has kept us going. Read the reflections of the Sparkle Team below, along with their favorite story recommendations!
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