With the start of the third school term, schools in the Quechua communities of the upper Cochabamba Valley in Bolivia resumed their activities with new resources to support children’s learning. Following the completion of the second phase of academic evaluation and the gradual easing of the winter schedule, the organization’s team delivered previously selected and organized reading materials to the schools for the “Story Pockets” program . This initiative aims to bring stories and tales into the classroom and contribute, through reading, to the development of comprehension and other fundamental learning skills in students.
Thus, in the municipalities of Vacas and Tarata , teachers participated in two training workshops focused on incorporating literature as a cross-curricular tool within their teaching practices. The workshops combined the distribution of updated book collections with practical suggestions for promoting reading in the classroom, recognizing the fundamental role of teachers as facilitators of the educational process. Their experience, creativity, and commitment are essential to transforming available materials into genuine learning opportunities for every student.
The Tarata project also included a collaborative activity focused on repairing, reinforcing, and protecting the books. During this workshop, teachers learned simple techniques for preserving the books and extending their lifespan, thus strengthening the project’s sustainability and the care of their communities’ educational resources.
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