Thank you for joining us at The Spark, a curated collaborative, parent-led space designed to ‘Spark Thinking’ and inspire our youngest hearts and minds to feel good on the inside, do good on the outside.
Stib is guided by our beliefs; that creativity and inspiration are powerful tools for change, that passion is always more important than perfection, and that childhood is a natural force for good. The wellness of our youngest minds really matters & supporting their genuine internal wellbeing is one of our most passionate priorities. If we feel a deep rooted sense of who we are we are more inclined to want to leave a positive mark in our communities, both local and global and that last of all, for all its problems, we live in a beautiful world. We are excited by the positive power of people & collaboration and that we can & should keep trying to make things better.
We are always on the look out for inspiring guest bloggers so if you have something important you’d like to share then please get in touch with by emailing us at hello@stibpencils.com.
Being a freestyler is about celebrating our differences, and learning to be our true selves. It is only by allowing our children to express who they really are and enabling them to follow their passions, that we can give them the best opportunity to make their mark on the world. Here’s our summary of the best freestyle brands.
Read MoreHere’s our run down of our favourite eco-friendly brands doing more than their bit to protect our planet, from reducing plastic waste, recyling, supporting our wildlife and environment, and educating our youngest minds about nature.
Read MoreOur differences should be celebrated, because it’s our differences - the diversity of cultures, religion, race, gender, languages and history across the globe and in our own communities - which makes the world go around and life so much more interesting!
Read More“Creativity is experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun” - Mary Lou Cook. Whatever creativity means to you, it is at the heart of everything we do and the source of all great ideas! Here’s an introduction to our favourite creative brands…
Read MoreIn the second of our A to Z of brands we love we take a look at those companies doing their bit to nurture well-balanced children, in more ways than one!
Read MoreWelcome to the A to Z of brands we love, a shout-out to all the amazing, like-minded brands out there, each doing their bit to help support and build the internal and external wellness of our children! Some big brands, some small brands like ourselves, but all brilliant in their own unique way. So starting at the beginning, A is for adventure…
A for Adventure
Stib meets the inspirational founders behind some of our favourite small brands and finds out what makes them tick!
Read MoreChildren have bundles of energy, ideas and kindness and can often see things in a way adults don’t see, as they look at the world with fresh eyes. There are loads of ways children can make a real difference in the world, not just when they are grown up, but right now. Here are just a few ways some have made a difference.
Read MoreIt was Picasso who said ‘every child is an artist’ and exploring that inner artist enables our children to explore who they are, encourage creative thinking by stretching their imaginations and boost self-esteem by providing a sense of accomplishment. There are so many sources of inspiration on the web for making and creating and here are some of our favourites.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence, which is gathering pace & widely spoken of as ‘the Fourth Industrial Revolution’ is going to see our young people in the eye of a storm of change not witnessed since the advent of electricity. It is estimated that a fifth of the workforce will be automated by 2030 (that’s 800 million workers*) and it is likely that a huge number of the jobs our children end up in haven’t even been invented yet. So with this in mind, how can we best prepare the next generation for a future that’s largely unknown?
Read MoreWe are honoured to have Berkshire based Psychotherapist, Hester Bancroft, offer up her expertise on building resilient children who are good ‘problem solvers.’
Read MoreGetting little ones out in the fresh air is so important, yet how many times have you found yourself stuck inside because you’re not quite sure how to keep them entertained outdoors? Well there are a lot of simple things you can do to initiate play outside while simultaneously helping your child learn about the environment, encouraging their curiosity and appreciation for the world around them.
Read MoreSelf-care is the current buzz word, but it’s not just busy mums who should be making time to care for their mental health, there are also lots of things we can be encouraging our children to do in order to look after their own wellbeing. Now while being happy 365 days of the year clearly isn’t realistic, there are things both young and old can do to not only feel a bitter in our own heads, but also to make the world a bit of a brighter place for those around us - feel good on the inside, do good on the outside!
Here, Chartered Psychologist, Yoga Teacher and Health Coach, Suzy Reading, who specialises in self-care and helping people manage stress and emotions, offers us seven ways we can empower our kids with their own tools for self-care.
Read MoreWhat grown-ups do today will have a huge difference on the future of the planet that our youngest citizens grow up in. At Stib, we believe Children are a Force For Good & have a lot to teach adults. The most important tool they have is THEIR Voice. That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 30 world-changing actions that don’t need a grown up….
Read MoreDownload your free colour-in templates featuring Stib’s secret group of animals, The Stiblers, plus a host of kids activity sheets
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