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SparkleCast Podcast

SparkleCast explores the use of story in parenting and education. One week we share a free story for you to enjoy, and the next week we discuss the story with an expert and thought leader – with the a... Read more

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Story#14: "Martin and Sylvia: The Snowball Factory"

Story#14: "Martin and Sylvia: The Snowball Factory"

In today's story: Sometimes Martin just wants to be alone – and this can be frustrating to Sylvia his younger sister. Af... Read more

8 Mar 2017

21mins

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Story#3: "Someone Else's Dragon"

Story#3: "Someone Else's Dragon"

In today's story: The people of Solvei’s village mark the end of the growing season and the beginning of the dark time w... Read more

12 Oct 2016

24mins

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Story#5: "A Little Bit of Light"

Story#5: "A Little Bit of Light"

In today's story: Every year when the trees have all lost their leaves and the ground starts to frost in the morning, br... Read more

25 Oct 2016

21mins

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Story#2: "The Dark"

Story#2: "The Dark"

In today's story: It’s autumn: the days are getting shorter, and the dark comes earlier. Martin is feeling nervous. His ... Read more

12 Oct 2016

17mins

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Story#6: "The Band"

Story#6: "The Band"

In today's story: It's a warm afternoon at the Junkyard. The Warden's car windows are down, and the sound of the radio i... Read more

14 Nov 2016

24mins

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Story#13: "Measuring the World"

Story#13: "Measuring the World"

In today's story: When Sylvia declares that she knows everything there is to know about her best friend, Sofia, Momma su... Read more

22 Feb 2017

30mins

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Story#7: "Purple"

Story#7: "Purple"

In today's story: Lydia is a wealthy merchant who dyes and sells purple cloth to those who can afford it. She lives a li... Read more

19 Nov 2016

24mins

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Story#12: "Winter Wonder"

Story#12: "Winter Wonder"

In today's story: At Goose-eye Wilderness Camp, Martin notices that his friend Sam is feeling tired of winter and missin... Read more

7 Feb 2017

25mins

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Story#9: "Listening to the Story Whispers"

Story#9: "Listening to the Story Whispers"

In today's story: When brother and sister attend a storytelling workshop, Sylvia insists on telling her "Babbit Stories"... Read more

28 Dec 2016

25mins

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Story#10: "The View From Above"

Story#10: "The View From Above"

In today's story: Blanche Noyes was the first woman to get her pilot’s license in Ohio. She placed fourth in the world f... Read more

18 Jan 2017

28mins

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Story#11: "New Brother (New Sister): a Story about Welcoming the New Baby"

Story#11: "New Brother (New Sister): a Story about Welcoming the New Baby"

In today's story: Little Nathan loves his days with his mother and father. He loves their attention, he loves their snug... Read more

25 Jan 2017

19mins

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Bonus Story: "The Council of Fools"

Bonus Story: "The Council of Fools"

In today's story: *This bonus story is in honor of today's historic election. We wanted to give parents and classrooms a... Read more

8 Nov 2016

30mins

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Bonus Story: "The Fischer from the Top Branch"

Bonus Story: "The Fischer from the Top Branch"

In today's story: “The Fischer from the Top Branch” is a story about an election. A water hole in the Serengeti plains n... Read more

3 Nov 2016

24mins

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Story#8: "Tullyport Christmas – Tale Nine: Blueberry Buccelleti"

Story#8: "Tullyport Christmas – Tale Nine: Blueberry Buccelleti"

In today's story: Georgio Mangiapane wants to make the best Buccelleti in all of New York City. And so, having heard of ... Read more

7 Dec 2016

24mins

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Story#4: "Marta Bauer: Baker and Peacemaker"

Story#4: "Marta Bauer: Baker and Peacemaker"

In today’s story: When conflict comes to Dry Gables — when there are arguments, disagreements or blocks in the road to p... Read more

17 Oct 2016

24mins

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