Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Friday's Kind Words: Edge of Our Seats
We love hearing kind words from our fellow Sparklers. Has Sparkle Stories impacted your life? Drop us a line and let us know (you can find us on Facebook & Instagram).
Speaking from the Heart: Stories for Kids About Honesty
How do we teach our little ones what it means to be honest? Telling the truth is a big topic, whether that means admitting a mistake or speaking up when we see something wrong. We’ve gathered our best stories to help teach kids to speak from the heart.
Friday's Kind Words: Nourishing Ways to Navigate the World
We love hearing kind words from our fellow Sparklers. Has Sparkle Stories impacted your life? Drop us a line and let us know (you can find us on Facebook & Instagram).
Stories of Courage: Five Audio Stories for Kids About Bravery
A personal story inspires this list of five audio stories for kids about courage. What would you do with your life if you had endless courage? What would you say or do? Let these stories help guide your exploration!
Crafts to Inspire Storytelling (for Kids and Grown-ups too!)
We’ve gathered three of our favorite crafts, centered around creating space and inspiration for storytelling- for parents and kids alike! Explore these fun activities and let the creativity and storytelling flow!
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.
Friday's Kind Words: Deep Love for Your Stories
We started listening to Sparkle Stories when my son was two. They have played such an important role in our family life. Not only does he have a deep love for your stories, they encourage me to be a better parent.
Valentine’s Day Printable Cards: Spread the Love!
This year, instead of candy or chocolate or disposable gifts, we are inviting Sparklers to share your love with stories!
Friday's Kind Words: Wonder and Meaning
We love hearing kind words from our fellow Sparklers. Has Sparkle Stories impacted your life? Drop us a line and let us know (you can find us on Facebook & Instagram).
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.
Friday's Kind Words: Dear X
We love hearing kind words from our fellow Sparklers. Has Sparkle Stories impacted your life? Drop us a line and let us know (you can find us on Facebook & Instagram).
Friday's Kind Words: Helped Us Through
We love hearing kind words from our fellow Sparklers. Has Sparkle Stories impacted your life? Drop us a line and let us know (you can find us on Facebook & Instagram).
Friday's Kind Words: Thanks for Being a Part of Our Holidays!
We love hearing kind words from our fellow Sparklers. Has Sparkle Stories impacted your life? Drop us a line and let us know (you can find us on Facebook & Instagram).
Friday Kind Words: Preserved Childhood
"You're an inspiration for how to build strong relationships with your children as they get older." We love hearing kind words from our fellow Sparklers. Has Sparkle Stories impacted your life? Drop us a line and let us know (you can find us on Facebook & Instagram).
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.
Friday Kind Words: Such Huge Sparkle Fans
"It makes me even more of a fan to see the work you are doing to acknowledge and tackle truths and difficult topics at developmentally appropriate levels for small children." We love hearing kind words from our fellow Sparklers. Has Sparkle Stories impacted your life? Drop us a line and let us know (you can find us on Facebook & Instagram).
Lavender and Coconut Bath Bomb Wands Tutorial
We’ve partnered with our friend Josie Hamor of On Willow’s Bend to bring you a special tutorial for making your own lavender and coconut bath bomb wands. Take some time to soothe and ease now that the busy-ness of the holidays is winding down!
Winter Nature Table Tips
A nature table is a great way to bring nature-inspired learning right into your home. We’ll walk you through some helpful tips that will help you to inspire your children to learn about and interact with the natural world in their everyday rhythms.
Friday's Kind Words: Gentle, Slow Nature of the Stories
"I gift Sparkle Stories often since it is so broadly appealing and I never have to worry about the content conveying inappropriate or scary messages. I love the stories for myself, not just for my kids."
Candy Cane Ornament Sewing Activity for Kids with Frontier Dreams
In our newest Martin & Sylvia: Learning Days story, “A Handwork Moment”, there’s just so much to do this holiday season that it’s making everyone fuzzy-headed. Momma notices the children’s fidgety hands. What they need is an afternoon of soothing handwork: knitting, crocheting, and sewing!
