Storybox Playlist
Immerse yourself in thematic storytelling with Storybox Playlist. Explore curated collections of stories that fit into a specific theme or mood, offering endless inspiration and entertainment.
A ‘Waldorfy’ Playlist: Ashley Renwick’s Favorite Stories
Have you ever wondered about other Sparkle parents’s go-to stories? Ashley Renwick, creator and host of the Waldorfy Podcast and a long-time Sparkle Subscriber herself, walks us through some of her own favorite stories and how they fit into her families rhythms and routines! Read all about it below.
Heart-Centered Thinking - Six Audio Stories About Trusting Yourself
We’ve specially selected these six original audio stories to teach little ones the power of heart-centered thinking — by trusting yourself.
Storybox Playlist: Our Most Restful Stories
We've created this special playlist of our most restful stories to focus on pausing and slowing down! We invite you to slow down along with us and take a breath with these lovely, helpful stories.
Story Box Playlist: Martin & Sylvia’s Best Breakfasts
In case you haven't heard, we've just released a Sparkle Stories Cookbook! Martin & Sylvia's Best Breakfasts is now available as a free printable in our Shop.
Let’s Go to the Farm
If you’ve listened to any stories in this darling series, you’ve likely heard about Martin & Sylvia’s neighbors. The Browns are farmers who live next door and play an important part in Brother and Sister’s stories. Here are some of our favorite stories that feature the Browns and their farm!
Stories for Dealing with Uncertainty
For this week’s playlist, we’ve gathered stories that convey some of our best examples of young characters learning to deal with uncertainty.
Storybox Playlist: Stories to Inspire Outdoor Play
Story and Play are intertwined — one always inspires the other. When children fully play, stories can help to frame, inspire, and inform their experience. In this way, play is a form of learning. When we tell stories, the listener wishes to act out the content…. and play.
Storybox Playlist: Storying Podcast Story Series
We've created this special playlist of the first FOUR stories that grew from our first four podcast episodes. Listen now!
Featured Stories: Stories about Learning at Home
This week we've gathered a playlist of entirely free stories about learning at home. Whether it's dedicated homeschooling or just curiosity-driven afternoons in the backyard, these stories will have your kids inspired to explore and create.
Featured Stories: A Shareable Playlist for Older Kids
This week, we've created a special playlist of five stories perfect for older kids. The best part? Each is free until July 5, 2021. Listen now and share with friends and family who you think would love Sparkle Stories as much as you do.
Storybox Playlist: Most Played Stories of 2021
This week, we've gathered our most-played stories of 2021 and we are sharing them with you! Did your favorites make the list?
Seven Days of Developmentally Appropriate Stories for Kids (by age!)
The roots of Sparkle Stories are steeped in the philosophies of Waldorf education. Therefore, we aim to perfectly craft stories for a child’s age and developmental stage - because we know how important it is.
Storybox Playlist: Stories About Strong Girls Like You
This week, we have put together a playlist of stories about strong girls. Through these stories, your little ones will hear different examples of what it means to be strong.
Storybox Playlist: Cultivating Empathy Through Play
Recently, Sparkle Stories Spinner David Sewell McCann went live for a discussion with Tinkergarten’s Chief Learning Officer, Meghan Fitzgerald. The two discussed the developmental importance of — play! Why is making time for fun, play, and silliness for our little ones so important?
Storybox Playlist: Stories to Keep Kids Engaged (So Mom Can Relax)
Sparkle moms, we’ve curated this playlist with you in mind — to help us express that gratitude! These are some of our most engaging, captivating, can’t-stop-listening, play-it-over-again stories, grouped by age. Use this playlist to keep everyone’s ears busy so you can get an hour of downtime this Mother’s Day!
Storybox Playlist: Stories for When Things Go Wrong
We've curated a storybox full of growth mindset examples so that you and the children in your life can envision a world where mistakes aren't failures — just opportunities for more growth.
Storybox Playlist: Stories About Learning to Listen
The focus of our latest podcast, The Storying Project, is asking our guests: "What do children need to hear right now?" We've curated this storybox to explore the treasures one finds through listening carefully to each other and the world around us. Enjoy!
Storybox Playlist: Stories to Help Children Know They Are Loved
At Sparkle Stories, we are reflecting on what children need to hear right now, and this concept comes to mind right away: "You Are Loved."
Storybox Playlist: Your Best Easter Stories
Kids can explore nature, creativity, and participate in fun Easter-themed festivities in this darling Easter Playlist with four stories containing accompanying crafts and interactive activities.
The Best Gifts Playlist
Gift-giving for the holidays. Sometimes it's very easy and other times it's very, very hard. I've rounded up five very interesting stories about gift-giving.