The following downloadable resources are great for handing out to other adults to spread the word about sparks or to use with kids in your life.
- Exploring Possible Sparks
You can use this chart to help you expand your child’s spark options. Check off activities and check the chart for new ideas when you’re ready to plan an activity for or with your child.
- Ideas for Sparks in Middle and High Schools
Want to bring sparks into your school, but don’t know where to start? Download this guide for a few ideas.
- Ideas for Sparks in Elementary Schools
Ideas to get Sparks into an elementary school setting.
- Sparks in the Classroom
Find out why sparks are important and how to use both your students’ sparks and your own in the classroom.
- Book Discussion Guide
A guide for groups to work through the book together. See how it can change the way you parent, the way you work, the way you teach, the way you live.
- Sparks Introduction
Read the introduction to Peter Benson’s book, Sparks: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers.
- Sparks Table of Contents
The table of contents of Peter Benson’s book.
- Supporting Sparks
We asked kids what would be helpful in searching for and developing their sparks. Download this document and find out what they said.
