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2. Class Content: brief summaries of each semester's activities and findings.

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Book making

Our first project was all about creating a book about our favorite characters. Students started by drawing their favorite character. Next, they told us their favorite thing to do in the summer, and then they drew their characters doing that activity. We then used these drawings to create stories. These stories got put into a decorated folder, creating our very own storybooks.

But that's not all - we also created flip books using emoji stickers and markers. The students had a blast bringing simple emoji stories to life, adding yet another fun method of storytelling to their skills.

Through this project, we learned how to tell a story using our favorite characters and summer activities.

Reflections:

Our Storytelling Class at Telpochcalli was a great adventure. We started with lots of ideas but decided to focus on making books.

We asked students to choose their favorite character. This wasn't just about fun, it was also about finding out what the students liked and what they were interested in. Maybe they saw parts of themselves in these characters, or maybe they saw qualities they wished to have.

By mixing this with their favorite activities, students could dream up adventures they would love to go on. This wasn't just about making stories, it was about exploring their own interests and dreams.

Sharing these stories also helped us create a stronger class community. As each student shared their story, they also shared a part of themselves. This helped us understand and appreciate each other more.

Looking back, we didn't just learn about storytelling, we also learned about ourselves and each other. And we're excited to carry these lessons into our future classes.