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NINE Winter Recipes and Crafts
Winter Solstice is just around the corner. With the cold weather comes an urge to snuggle in and to slow down and reflect on the past seasons. This week we've got a whole round up of winter-inspired recipes and crafts to keep you in a cheery mood and inspired to create.
Exploring the Dry Gables Series - "Marta Bauer The Baker (and Peacemaker)"
Our Martas are the peacekeepers, and they create harmony and ease among their fellow friends (and even adversaries).
Sparkle Kitchen: Roasted Chestnuts
In this week's Martin & Sylvia: More Adventures story “Singing Together”, Mr. Weber invites Martin and Sylvia's family to come downtown to sing wintertime songs at the local shops.
The Winter Spiral: A How-to Guide
Create your own Winter Waldorf Advent Spiral during this holiday season. Here's a helpful how-to guide along with some inspiration to get you started.
Friday's Kind Words: Love the App and Website
I just wanted you to know that my husband and I love the app and website. And we all love that we can search for a story or character. -Raheli
Friday's Kind Words: Gratitude and Congrats
Thank you for this - you guys are some of the most thoughtful, kind people! We are so thankful for Sparkle Stories in our home. ~ Emily
Nature School Project: Wrappings
Use this nature school project tutorial to learn to make your own nature motif gift wrap paper.
Sparkle Kitchen: Butternut Squash Chili
My favorite chili involves lots of canned goods, which are so much easier to keep on hand. It's also nearly vegetarian, with a butternut squash standing in admirably for the typical beef. Pop these ingredients into a pot, give it a stir, and enjoy the warm smell of it bubbling away!
New Stories for This Week
We have THREE new series out this week with brand new stories! You'll find these on the new Sparkle Streaming website.
Sparkle Kitchen: Gyoza
This week's recipe is another magical gift in a magical package—Japanese dumplings, called gyoza.
The Martin & Sylvia PRINTABLE Advent Calendar!
Here's a lovely little printable calendar to go with the Martin & Sylvia Audio Advent Calendar!
Tutorial: How to Navigate the New Sparkle Website
Would you like to learn how to find your way around this new Sparkle Streaming Website?
Let's get started!
Nature School Project: Nature Touch Drawing
We are joined by Monique who will show us how to do nature touch drawings. Enjoy this engaging activity to help children improve their observation skills and deepen their understanding of nature.
Friday's Kind Words: A Bedtime Staple
Your stories are a bedtime staple for us and have helped give my kids a voice to their fears & their feelings of being overwhelmed. - Lisa
Sparkle Kitchen: Pizza Spirals
Fresh out of the oven, these pizza spirals make a terrific lunch after a morning of moving stones or even just raking leaves. Enjoy!
The Martin & Sylvia PRINTABLE Advent Calendar - in Spanish!
Here's a lovely little printable calendar to go with the Calendario de Adviento en audio de Martín y Silvia!
Exploring the Dry Gables Series - "Wilhelm Bauer: Carpenter and Designer"
In this post we'll acquaint you with the character Wilhelm Bauer. The Bauers want their autonomy, and they like things to be just so.
Exploring the Dry Gables Series - "Jane Meyer: Pony Express Rider"
In this post, we’ll spend some time with our adventure seeking, optimistic, high spirited and curious, Jane Meyer!
Enneagram Type 3 Kids: You are Loved for YOU
In this post our focus is on our highly achieving, industrious and motivating, Earnst Bernard, or EB, Herz, the boy who found the valuable gold nugget, and in a way, also found his own worth.
Nature School Project: Bird Feeders and Squirrel Feeders
You don't have to buy a fancy bird feeder to help out our furry and feathered friends. You can make your own! With a few simple ingredients and 5 minutes you'll have your own bird or squirrel feeder.
