What makes us who we are? That’s the big question we posed to 5th graders in our latest project: My Life Odyssey . Armed with creativity and tech tools, students dove into a journey of self-discovery by selecting 5–10 pivotal life moments and turning them into powerful, reflective video stories. From learning to ride a bike, to losing a beloved pet, to making a best friend at a new school—students got real. They crafted storyboards, wrote meaningful reflections, and used digital tools to record their personal narratives. It was magical to watch them take ownership of their stories, speak with pride, and share pieces of themselves. Photo Credits: Ichda Alimul Khakim Khakim Tech tools like WeVideo and Canva made their stories shine. The SEL impact? Huge. Students practiced empathy, identity, and voice. One student said, “I didn’t know my life had so many big moments.” We started with an intro to the project by watching a few example projects. Then, we brainstormed ideas for our 5-10 mome...