Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Storybox Playlist: Stories for Makers!
We LOVE to make things! And so do our characters. Here are five fun stories about young makers!
The May 2024 Story Calendar
We're getting our hands into the dirt and working the soil to bring out all the deep growth that's ready to burst forth. Our May 2024 Story Calendar will get you ready to dig!
The April 2024 Story Calendar
As spring blossoms into its fullness, fairies are hard at work setting the natural world into its proper course. Let's get good at watching for their activity with our April 2024 Story Calendar!
Storybox Playlist: Fairies in Our World
Every little change in your environment might just be the movement of the fairy folk, so keep your eyes and ears open — you never know when they'll show up! Listen along to this playlist to hear more examples of fairies in our world so you can watch for them wherever you are.
Create Your Own Fairy World Round-Up
We live in the world of the big people, but with just a bit of effort, we can help create environments that suit the fairy folk in our midst. Dig into this selection of homespun crafts to give your tiny friends a big welcome!
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Friendships with Fairies
Some of the greatest folk tales include fairies helping humans — and vice versa! Here are some of the best fairy friendship stories in the Sparkle library.
Sparkle Crafts: Fairy Faces
Take a nature walk and decorate a fairy face! Simply print the template, collect flowers and leaves, and create.
Storybox Playlist: Stories About Each Fairy Type
Do you believe in fairies? Earth, Water, Air, and Fire — our answer is a definite YES! Read through our primer below to learn more about each fairy type and take a deep dive into fairyland with our curated Storybox Playlist!
Storybox Playlist: The Fairy Favorites
Fairies can be found all around us — hidden in plain sight. Can you see them? Dive into our playlist full of fairy favorites and practice noticing the work of the fairy folk in our midst.
Recipe Round Up: Tarts for the Easter Table
We love tarts for Easter brunch! Sweet or savory, they're just the perfect little eats for little (and big) hands. We've rounded up our favorites for you to try at your next celebration.
Martin's Big Birthday Meal
It's Martin's 9th birthday, and the family celebrates with some of his favorite foods. Here are some recipes so you can celebrate along with them!
The Gift of Sensitivity
Sensitivity can come in a variety of forms, from children who can't stand tags in their clothes to children who withdraw in stimulating environments. We sensitive people are a gift to the planet. Let me tell you why.
Recipe Round Up: Simple Foods for Simple Tastebuds
Indulge in delightful flavors and heartwarming tales with our roundup of recipes for sensitive palates.
Recipe Round Up: Libby Loves Smoothies!
Libby is a shy, quiet girl with a big imagination who lives in a high-rise apartment in the Big City with her best friend, Dish the Cat. She is fond of adventures and fruit smoothies! Here are some faves.
Sparkle Craft: DIY Superhero Cuffs
Unleash your inner hero and dive into the empowering world of superhero crafting.
The March 2024 Story Calendar
Let's take a deep dive into our feelings this March! We're here to guide you through a gentle season of learning that will lead us into deeper and more fulfilling life experiences. Check out our March 2024 Story Calendar for stories, crafts, and recipes to enrich our Feelings Education this month.
The Stories You Tell Yourself Are Powerful
Join Lisabeth on a journey of self-discovery as she shares the transformative realization about the stories we tell ourselves. Explore the stories that limit and those that empower, and discover the wisdom in rewriting your narrative.
Storybox Playlist: Stories to Show You Your Own Strength
Did you know that you are powerful? You have more strength than you know! Listen in on our best collection of stories to inspire kids to know their strengths.
You are responsible for your own happiness. (Yes, you.)
Join Lisabeth for a heart-to-heart on embracing your responsibility for happiness. Discover the journey from codependency to empowerment, and step into the rich tapestry of joy waiting for you.
Storybox Playlist: Stories to Help You Choose Happiness
Sometimes it's easy to be happy, but on some other days, you need to consciously choose happiness. Want to listen to some examples? Here are a few stories about choosing to find happiness when things aren't going your way.
