Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Models of True Leadership
There are many models out there for leadership – and it is up to us, the parents, teachers, and healers to find them, talk about them, and then hold them up in front of our children. Our children who will be the leaders of the future.
Storybox Playlist: Stories that Model True Leadership
Here are a few stories that model leadership based on compassion, empathy, courage, and possibility.
Friday's Kind Words: An Exercise in Present Moment Awareness
In this picture we are listening to a Sparkle story about rainbows and decorating our own cardboard versions. ~Meg of Sew Liberated
Sparkle Craft: Friendship Bracelets
This week we are talking about social inclusion – and what a better way to talk about social inclusion than to craft it! Use this fun kid-friendly tutorial to get started!
The newest "How to Be Super" Series: the Light of Olympus!
We are so excited to announce that the latest How to Be Super series has launched!
sparkle kitchen: apple strudel
Traditional strudel is rolled out to be “skin thin” or thin enough that you can read a newspaper through it. While that may be a goal to aspire to, this mixture of modern puff pastry dough, apples, and warm spices will be delicious even if your dough isn't transparent.
Handy Toolbelt of Stories to Help and Heal
One of the Sparkle missions is to offer stories that help children through common thresholds. Whether it's the loss of a pet, the first day of school, or divorcing parents, we want to have stories that can be used to help and heal.
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Social Inclusion
Nowadays, social inclusion needs to be taught — how to notice exclusion and then how to include others in a socially acceptable and effective way. Here are some stories that can help.
“Helpers”: A Story About Natural Disasters, Fear, and Lending a Hand
Wildfires are scary. Flooding is scary. The news is thick with pictures of burning or flooding homes, and next week there are thousands of children who will not start school because their school is either underwater or their home has burned to the ground.
Friday's Kind Words: From Eva & Hugo
My favorite series are Martin & Sylvia. Also Sparkle Sleepytime. ~Eva (7.5 years old)
Superhero Capes
Today we’re going to make our very own superhero capes that can be customized however you’d like (and whenever you’d like!)
sparkle kitchen: baguette sandwich
Wrapped in foil or parchment paper, this unfussy sandwich is delicious and also travels well, which makes it a perfect lunch for a picnic, or even a ferry ride if you happen to be taking one.
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Superheroes
Some of the stories this week feature the superheroes of everyday life, while other stories help us find the true superhero in each one of us.
Friday's Kind Words: Another Story Up My Sleeve
We, in this home, love Sparkle Stories. They are so kind, gentle and share such awesome values lessons and life experience lessons. ~Marnie
Sparkle Craft: Furoshiki Lunch Bag Wrap
In Japan, there is a special wrapping called furoshiki that has traditionally been used in place of a lunch box. It’s a relatively simple basic skill to learn, but it can make for a most magical lunch-carrying experience, indeed!
Sopapilla Cheese Cake
While this recipe is for a deep, New York style cheesecake — rather than Manny's grandmother's bars — the honey, warm spices, and strip of crisps tortilla are a nod to a classic sopapilla. Give it a try and make Mona proud!
Storybox Playlist: Stories for Back to School
In the northern hemisphere, we are enjoying our last summer adventures while gathering supplies for the school year ahead! Here are several stories to help build excitement, focus, and anticipation — and mediate nervousness — about the first day of school.
Friday's Kind Words: Staying Inside, Still Having an Adventure
Thanks for all you do! You guys rock! ~Megan
Sparkle Kitchen: Soul-Soothing Noodles
Sometimes we all need the soul-soothing that a big bowl of soup provides, particularly when we’ve had a bad day or are feeling sick. This is our go-to recipe!
sparkle kitchen: bbq tofu
While it's not typical barbecue joint fare, barbecue tofu is a delicious nibble to set out as an appetizer at a party or during the peckish hour before dinner.
