Sparkle Stories Blog

The true magic in this project happens after the physical making has been completed. When little ones (or grown-ups) sit behind the stage and spin a tale with the puppets. The magic is in the story.

All you need is what you find for this nature mandala — no special tools for this centering creative activity.

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."

Go, team, go!

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

Make your own special sun hat, just like Martin and Sylvia in the story "Silly Sunhats."

Making a peg doll family of your own is a lovely way to spend an afternoon (or two). With just a few wooden pegs and simple creative tools, you too can design and create your own dress-up peg dolls!

This basket is perfect for improvising, changing, and being inventive.

This week we’re going to be making a watercolor winning ribbons garland listing the things you feel proud of doing well!