Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Friday's Kind Words: I Can Rely on a Sparkle Story
I love that I can rely on a Sparkle Story to uplift, to calm, to engage, or to bring a little magic when my supplies of these gifts are low. ~Liz York, Pennsylvania
Sparkle Craft: Mother's Day Coupon Wallet
What a wonderful idea to give Mom a Mother's Day where she can choose from the things she loves best. Whether it's special outings or extra help, I think most moms would appreciate the thoughtfulness and love behind such a gift.
Granola Berry Breakfast Tarts
In the story, Martin and his friends make beautiful, natural art projects for Mother Earth. For this week's recipe, we're keeping those ideas of beautiful and natural, but switching back to doing something for our own mothers — a lovely Mother's Day breakfast tart. We've provided an easy-to-follow, kid-friendly recipe.
Storybox Playlist: Stories for Mother's Day
This week we celebrate Mother's Day with several stories that honor not only the mothers in our lives, but also the mothering impulse in general.
Friday's Kind Words: Zora, 7
Maybe you should tell David he should translate the stories into as many languages as possible so the most people can enjoy it!" ~ Zora, age 7
Sparkle Craft: “Bravery-in-a-Box” Travel Photo Frame
Made from an empty Altoids tin, this travel photo frame will let you bring your friends with you, along with a few other tidbits and words to help you feel brave.
Sparkle Kitchen: Comfort Food Round Up
To go along with this week's themes of compassion and understanding hurt, we've compiled nine Sparkle comfort food recipes.
Introducing: Universal Search!
You can now explore everything Sparkle Stories. Search for anything from topics and collections to characters, stories, recipes, and crafts across the entire universe of Sparkle Content. We’ll even prompt you with ideas and instantly provide you with the content you are looking for.
Storybox Playlist: Compassion and Understanding Hurt
In honor of Ian Maclaren and so many other deeply compassionate humans, we offer this collection of stories to inspire your compassion and empathy.
Friday's Kind Words: From Knox
I would like you to tell the Sparkle Stories people that I really like the Junkyard Tales song. ~ Knox, age 7
Sparkle Craft: May Ribbon Wands
Whether you have a proper May Day Fair or just celebrate the first of May by making a point to get outside and enjoy some sunshine, these May ribbon wands will add a lovely bit of whimsy to your day.
Screen-Free Week Ideas
Screens are part of our world now, but that doesn't mean it has to be our whole world.
Sparkle Kitchen: Fire-Roasted Marshmallow Strawberries
This week's snack is a spring-themed riff on traditional s'mores — it's roasted strawberries covered with marshmallow fluff. When you cook the strawberries over a fire, the marshmallow caramelizes and the strawberry warms into a perfect balance of sweet, tart, gooeyness. You may like them more than traditional roasted marshmallows.
FIFTY Study Page: Guam- "The Radioman"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of the people of Guam from Chamorro to Spanish to American.
What To Expect: The How To Be Super Summer Camp
If you've just joined the How To Be Super Summer Camp, this is for you!
Storybox Playlist: What Is May Day?
Here are some stories that look into the meaning of May Day.
Sparkle Weekly Wonderings: Speaking Out
Today's young men and women want change - and they are willing to do the hard work of researching what is needed, they are brave enough to speak out, and they have the grit to keep going until they are heard, met and answered.
Friday's Kind Words: Beautiful, Gentle Technology
Thank you so much for creating a beautiful, gentle technology that has had such a positive impact on our lives. ~ Erin from California
FIFTY Study Page: Puerto Rico- "Hoy Vieques"
This story from the FIFTY collection uses historical fiction to explore the history of Vieques and Puerto Rico.
Storybox Playlist: Stories for Speaking Out
In honor of the high school students of Parkland, we honor children and adults around the world who are willing to do the hard work and muster the courage to stand up and speak out.
