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Our Newest Collection!Martin & Sylvia: Nine and Seven
It's Martin's ninth birthday — the brother and sister are growing up! What is it like to be nine? And what can "sevens" do? Martin finds himself interested in complex magnetism experiments while Sylvia embraces the challenges of leadership. Through science clubs, wilderness adventures, neighborly parties, and family time, Martin and Sylvia lean into their new ages. Together, they learn more about themselves, what they're capable of, and what makes life even more joyful.
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What Kind of Fairy Are You?Mrs. Castlechanter's Magic Cabinet
Oscar and Aliyah both have a case of the nerves as they start the school year as new students in their first-grade class at Hillfort Elementary. On their first day at school, they end up lost in the hallways and find themselves in the Art Room. Neither of them anticipates the sparkling land and magical beings living in the art teacher’s cabinet, nor how the friendship with these fairies will brighten and inspire their entire school year.
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All About Fairies
What is a fairy really? Read all about air fairies, water fairies, earth fairies, and fire fairies as we review all the classic types and the natural elements they represent.
Sparkle Crafts: Fairy Faces
Take a nature walk and decorate a fairy face! Simply print the template, collect flowers and leaves, and create.
Sparkle Kitchen: Fairy Fort Cupcakes
If you would like to inspire fairies to visit your next birthday celebration, in addition to the traditional lighting and blowing out of candles, may I suggest these fairy fort cupcakes?
Sparkle Crafts: Ice Boats
These ice boats take advantage of children's enchantment with water by using it in two forms — frozen and liquid — and also commemorate Benno's family's trip across the sea.
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.
Sparkle Craft: Firefly Habitats
If you want to add “catching fireflies” to your summer bucket list, this sweet firefly habitat will get you equipped in style.
Mud Pies and Mud Ball Critters
A fun, simple tutorial for making mud pies and mud ball critters, inspired by a Martin & Sylvia adventure in the "Nature School" collection.
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