Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
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.
Friday's Kind Words: Soothed by Something Familiar
"Thank you for all you do, it matters!" 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).
7 Handmade Holiday Decoration Ideas for Kids
We’ve gathered 7 of our favorite Handmade Holiday Decoration ideas for kids. From garlands to DIY Christmas tree decorations, explore our creative tutorials below to get into that cozy, festive holiday feel.
Friday's Kind Words: Make Sense of the World
"The stories were the perfect solution for sensitive kiddos trying to make sense of 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).
Friday's Kind Words: A Moment to Thank You
"We have been listening to Sparkle Stories for years! Not only have my two children loved these stories, but also the children I have nannied over the years. My youngest is nine and still loves Martin and Sylvia and has listened to them all at least once."
Bulb Planting for Kids
For this week’s newest Martin & Sylvia story, we’ve partnered with Lusa Organics to bring you a special treat! Unlike spring-time gardening, there is a delayed payoff when planting bulbs in the fall. This is a great hands-on opportunity to teach kids about patience and staying the course while also connecting with nature.
Friday's Kind Words: Comfort and Familiarity
"We are writing to you today to share how much joy you have brought to our lives and particularly our son, Charlie Graham. He is now 6 1/2 and has been listening since he was 2-3."
Friday's Kind Words: It's Home
"I don't have the words to tell you what you have offered to our family." 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).
Sylvia’s Magic Belly Tea
In the Martin & Sylvia Learning Days story “A Science Potion for Halloween,” the children have worries about how they’ll feel after the upcoming Halloween Ball. Momma shows them that they can make “potions” with things they have in their pantry and yard, just like herbalists have done for centuries.
Friday's Kind Words: After Lunch Was Your Logo
"I secretly wished I could be the homeschooler Mommy and Daddy are in the Martin and Sylvia stories, but knew that my own talents weren't particularly well-suited to the version we have been dealt….So that first week in March, we co-made a schedule…. Right after lunch was your logo."
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!
Friday's Kind Words: Long-Time Listeners
"From my soul, thank you." 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).
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!
How to Make Your Own Wormery
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Tanglewood Hollow to bring you this fun, squiggly wiggly project so that you can capture some of the Martin & Sylvia magic at home by making your own wormery.
Friday's Kind Words: Grow and Learn
" Thank you for such rich, lovely, thoughtful content." 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).
Resources for Supporting Indigenous Communities
In “A Land Verse,” Martin & Sylvia get curious about the people who owned their house before. Their questions lead them on a trip to the library, discovering a special way to honor the First Nation people of their land. See our resources to help our Sparklers take part in their own land acknowledgments and ways to support Indigenous communities.
Friday's Kind Words: Last Forever
"I really love your Martin and and Sylvia stories." 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).
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!
Friday's Kind Words: He Still Listens
"It's the only thing that finally got our older child to fall asleep on his own..." 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).
Simple yet Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Michaelmas
In the old times, festival days were held to enjoy the fruits of the labor and to say thank you. Here are a few fun ideas to help you incorporate the Michaelmas Festival and this expression of gratitude into your fall plans.
