Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Sparkle Printable: Wonder of Animals Coloring Book!
We're celebrating the Wonder of Animals this week - with a fun printable coloring book of your favorite Sparkle characters!
Storybox Playlist: Our Favorite Animal Stories
Animals are awesome! From the tiniest toad to the giant blue whale, they come in all different shapes and sizes and personalities. This week I've rounded up some of our favorite stories about animals.
Current Live Stories!
Here are recordings of the live stories David has been telling these past few weeks!
Friday's Kind Words: Important Narrator
“Thanks so much for sharing the live stories. We have not missed a single one! It has been such a gift during this time at home. I feel like David’s voice will be remembered as an important narrator of our girls’ childhoods. ~Greta
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.
Storybox Playlist: Stories to Celebrate Momma
Mothers. They are pretty awesome. They change diapers, dig stuff out of the trash for you, clean up messes and wipe away tears, listen to complaints, and dole out endless hugs and kisses. This playlist is all about celebrating moms and recognizing the hard and rewarding job they have.
Friday's Kind Words: Essential Part of our Days
"You are an essential part of our days now. I am deeply thankful! One of your stories this morning helped to transform my daughter’s very sad moment into calm and peace." ~ Shannon
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Nature's Wonder
Nature is wonderful! It's big. It's filled with every color imaginable. It can be exciting and scary, awesome and intense — all at once...
Friday's Kind Words: Ella & Ollie Series
I wanted to say a specific thank you for the new Ella & Ollie series. Ollie happens to be the name of my youngest son — so he is especially excited about this series — another homeschooled boy about his age who moves to the country (a move we made a couple years ago). ~ Nisa
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Patience
Patience. Something we all have to learn and something many of us continue to learn into adulthood...
Friday's Kind Words: Just in Time
We have been Sparkle Story listeners for years, and as my kids get older I’ve been worried the day will come when we may outgrow the stories. We are so excited about this series about older kids, just in time for my daughter’s 10th birthday! ~Renee
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Resilience
Resilience is all about being able weather the strain and stress and come out better on the other side...
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Rhythm
... I know that with all the kids at home, and parents too, you're all are seeking a new rhythm. We hope these five stories give you some inspiration!
Friday's Kind Words: Gentle Approachable Way
"Our family and many of our friends love the gentle, approachable way you tell stories about real world fears. We've found comfort in "Deny and the Could-bes", "Helpers", "Sweetness", and "Prince" about unexpected events. ~Vonita"
Two Stories to Help Kids with Shelter-in-Place
Once we realized that this is going to be a long haul, and not just several weeks of quarantine, David jumped to writing new stories.
Storybox Playlist: Stories to Inspire Helping
I was recently listening to a podcast about families having to change their dynamic now that everyone is at home. The most important take-away from it for me was an encouragement to "be the helper..."
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Magic and Magicians
The first time I saw a magic trick was at the circus when I was five years old when the magician made a lion disappear. Growing up, I remember seeing lots of magicians on television and watching lots of friends learn to do magic tricks of their own...
"Homeschooling, I Could Never Do That" : Tips for Parents with Kids at Home from School
If you don’t homeschool and have never thought about homeschooling, the idea of taking charge of your child's education might seem hugely daunting. I’m here to tell you — you’ve got this.
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Fairies
Through this playlist, you can discover how our Sparkle Stories touch even deeper into the realm of fairy magic. Jump in and explore the world of fairy magic this week!
Helpful Coronavirus Resources for Parents and Kids
We've gathered a few trusted links to help you and your kids with managing the news and information about COVID-19.
