Audio stories captures the imagination in ways that television can't. Within moments you are drawn in and begin to paint pictures in your mind. It's hard to stop listening; you become invested in the story.
Children are more in touch with their imaginations than adults, which is why audio stories are an excellent way to entertain your children while still engaging their creative thinking processes.
With that said, I am happy to introduce to you Sparkle Stories - on-line, downloadable audio stories you can share with your child or as a family. Each week a new audio story is released to subscribers. Stories can be downloaded and enjoyed on a computer, mp3 player, or can be transferred to a CD.
{From the Sparkle Stories site }
Our stories inspire a sense of wonder and magic in life, encourage creativity and a strong sense of self, and even illuminate common childhood challenges. Use Sparkle to enrich the story life of your home, to bring delight to holidays and seasons, or to offer a quality experience during everyday quiet times.
Normally the subscription fee starts $7 per month, but Holistic Homemaking readers can subscribe to Sparkle Stories and get the first month for only $1! Simply visit http://www.sparklestories.com/trysparkle/, select the story package of your choice, and use the code CD49 at checkout. It's as easy as that! Like the stories but don't want to subscribe just yet? You can purchase a sample pack containing 3 stories of your choice instead.Each Story Series contains exactly a year’s worth of stories that follow the seasons and the months of the year. You don't need to hear the previous stories to enjoy the current story. You can jump in at any time. Stay on for a year and you'll hear everything in the series!
Happy listening, and enjoy!
