1. Milagros “miracles” in Spanish

2. Where do you want to add luck in your life? What do you wish for?

3. Examples of Milagro charms…what do you think these wishes were for?

4. Milagro charms are often displayed as part of a small “shrine” or “alter.” Note: These shrines traditionally displayed pictures of saints. Many contemporary milagro shrines might show pictures of a person or a thing who might inspire or motivate this wish into coming true! They are not always religious.

18. Our first step will be to design the charm. What do you wish for? What do you hope for? Start by making a list in your altered books. Then, let those words become visual symbols.