Sparkle Schoolhouse
The Story is Only the Beginning! With the inspiration of each Sparkle Story as a beginning, the corresponding Sparkle Schoolhouse lesson continues the journey with wholesome enrichment, inspired tutorials and a welcoming community for our homeschooling Sparkle Parents, Adults, Teachers and Children.
June Tips for Creating a Day of Rest
If you’re looking for ways to simplify rather than complify in your own Day of Rest, let me offer a few strategies to consider for the month of June (and beyond!).
FIFTY Study Page- Utah: "Eyes of the Earth"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of Transcontinental Railroad and how it changed Utah.
Fifty Study Page- Mississippi: “Boll Weevil and the Blues”
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of Delta Blues and the music and cultural influences that created it.
FIFTY Study Page- Washington: " Follow the Sun"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of the Columbia River Exploration, the Fur Trade in America, and the War of 1812 from a west coast perspective.
Meet Our How To Be Super Summer Camp Trainers
Our How To Be Super Summer Camp Starts June 18th! Our Camp trainers are excited and ready to go. We thought now would be a great time to introduce you to them so you can get to know them a little before camp starts.
FIFTY Study Page- Delaware: "People Like Me"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of New Sweden, New Amsterdam and New York as it relates to the Delaware River area.
An Introduction to Storying
If the language of children is storytelling and the world is made of stories, then the most powerful person in the world … is the storyteller.
FIFTY Study Page- Illinois: "Crossing the River"
the History of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, the biography of Joseph Smith, and an account of the Battle of Crooked River.
FIFTY Study Page- Vermont: "Gift of the Dragon"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of Vermont in relation to New York and New Hampshire.
FIFTY Study Page- Wisconsin "Love Finds You"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of Wisconsin Territory and Statehood.
FIFTY Study Page- Wyoming: "The Golden Rule"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of coal mining and railroad in Wyoming and the Rocky Mountains.
FIFTY Study Page: Virginia "Twigs and Trees"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of African American Civil Rights, post Civil War, and examples of when a small change had huge results.
FIFTY Study Page: Connecticut "My Daughter Can"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of Revolutionary War in Connecticut.
SparkleCast Episode 15 – An Introduction to Homeschooling with Jamie Martin
In this episode, Jamie, David, and Rebecca use the Martin & Sylvia story “A Map of the Year” to talk about planning, choosing curriculum and finding balance when homeschooling your children.
FIFTY Study Page: California- "Following your Friends"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the History of Asian immigration to the west coast and the history of World War Two - especially the Pacific campaign. We also cover details of the Japanese Relocation Camps.
April Tips for Creating a Day of Rest
As Martin and Sylvia’s family continues their journey of building a weekly Day of Rest in their home, we see Daddy using his own skills of self-awareness and training his children to use theirs.
FIFTY Study Page – Arkansas: "Throwing Curve Balls"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the Great Flood of 1927 and its implications for all states in the Mississippi River System.
FIFTY Study Page – South Dakota: "Trying to Do Some Good"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore Westward Expansion. We also cover compelling biographies of Wild West characters like Wild Bill Hickok, George Custer and Calamity Jane.
Celebrating Spring Equinox
How do you include the Spring Equinox in your life? Easy! Get outside, make crafts from natural materials, and forage for spring greens to eat.
FIFTY Study Page – Alaska: " A Mountain to Conquer"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of Alaska from the Aleut, Spanish, Russian, and then American point of view.
