Sparkle Fun & Games
Get ready to spark joy and laughter with our collection of fun and games! From interactive activities to playful challenges, this category is all about bringing joy and excitement into your day.
How to Throw a Halloween Party: In true Martin-&-Sylvia-style!
This Halloween, let's party like Martin & Sylvia shall we!? It's spooky season for most, but for Sparklers, we know that it’s a friendly time where we can look for magic and for “the thinning of the veils,” as M&S would day! Read more to find out how you can throw your very own Martin-and-Sylvia-style Fairy Ball!
Project Round-Up: Make Your Own Camp!
Looking for ways to fill the long summer days? Invite your kids to create their own summer camp! Here we highlight eight Sparkly ideas for creating a summer camp at home.
Summer Explorer Book and DIY Explorer Bags
Wishing for some fun summertime activities and adventures with the kids? Look no further than our very own Sparkle Stories Summer Explorer Project Guide! Read on for lots of ideas and instructions to make your own project bag — and happy exploring!
Sparkle Craft Roundup: Our Best Outdoor Fun Ideas!
Looking for fun new ways to fill up your cup this summer while maximizing outside time? Well, you've come to the right spot! Here are seven fun outdoor activities from your friends at Sparkle Stories!
Project Round Up: Fun Things to Do with Dad for Father's Day
This Father's Day, we've rounded up several fun ways to celebrate Dad!
Printable Sparkle Games for Summer Fun!
Looking for more summertime activity inspiration? Try one of our many Sparkle Printables to entertain curious minds!
Sparkly Ideas for Playtime!
Play is a central value here at Sparkle. Case in point: when you search "play," you'll come up with 415 stories. Need inspiration? We've got you covered!
One Two Three!
If you're looking for an impromptu game with supplies you're sure to have on had, look no further. The "One, Two, Three" game is easy, fun, and sure to provide lots of laughter and silliness. And since the players provide the words, the game is accessible for players of all ages!
The Sparkle Team's Favorite Ideas for Shaking It Up
Regular routines keep us grounded, but sometimes we need to free up some excess energy. So inject some extra play into your day with our sparkliest ideas for spontaneous fun!
Sparkle Activity: Airport Bingo Adventure
While they wait for their flight, Momma suggests an entertaining game that will keep the whole family engaged. Get ready to embark on your own airport adventure with our exclusive Airport Bingo game! Fill your Airport Bingo Card with enchanting destinations and unlock a world of imagination during your school break. Let the journey begin!
Which Fairy Are You?
Take the Sparkle quiz to find out which fairy magic you have within.
6 Ways to (Truly!) Make Cleaning Fun
Games that actually get kids excited about cleaning up.
ABC Scavenger Hunt for Kids with Wild Learning
This week, a special partner joins in on the Sparkle Fun! A darling alphabet scavenger hunt created by educator Rachel Tidd of Wild Learning is featured in “A Forested Alphabet”, and we are bringing you step by step instructions to capture some of the magic on your own!
A Morning Together Time: Sing-Along with Martin and Sylvia!
Our team's musical contributors have created and recorded their own versions of some of the songs that Martin & Sylvia sing with Momma and Daddy in the story. Read on to hear them — and be ready to sing, clap, dance, and even play along!
The Dowdling Song: A Sparkle Stories Sing-Along!
In this week’s new Martin & Sylvia story, Sylvia learns a song to help when something needs to be done that you might not want to do- we've created a version of it just for you!
X Investigates: A Summer Scavenger Hunt
This week, we are sharing this fun Summer Scavenger Hunt, based on the new Life as a Martian episode! We’ve created a free downloadable pdf to guide you through the X Investigates Summer Scavenger Hunt. Just print out a copy for each of the kids who will be participating, provide a writing utensil, and let the fun and games begin!
Three Sparkle Playdate Themes
Do your kids miss playdates with their friends? I know my kids do. Playdates were a regular thing for my eight- and ten-year-olds. We’ve been doing some thinking here at Sparkle and came up with an idea that might help: a Sparkle Stories playdate.
How Well Do You Know Martin & Sylvia?
In celebration of "Martin & Sylvia", we've made up a little Sparkly Quiz with some rather challenging questions. Find yourself a piece of paper and a pen and see how many of these you can answer!
Make 'Em Laugh: 3 Silly Family Games
There's no better way to rest and relax than to play a game with your family. Here are three of our favorite Sparkle games guaranteed to have you smiling and laughing together in no time.
Celebrating Autumn Equinox
Celebrating the Fall Equinox is a great way to bring a closer connection to nature into your home. Explore our best waldorf-inspired tips to help welcome the change from summer to fall.
