Educators

RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS
& LIBRARIANS

Overview

The Stars Are Always There offers rich opportunities for discussion about ethics, environmental stewardship, character growth, courage, and empathy. This page provides classroom resources for teachers, librarians, and group facilitators.

Curriculum Connections

  • ELA: character traits, theme, point of view, figurative language

  • Science: ecology, water conservation

  • Social Studies: community conflict, responsibility, ethics

  • SEL: courage, responsibility, empathy, resilience

Downloadable Resources

  • Discussion Guide (Grades 4–7)

    • Questions before reading

    • Chapter level questions

    • Reading Comprehension Worksheets

      • Questions after reading

      • Creative Writing Prompts

      • Social-Emotional Learning Reflection Sheets

      • Water & Shared Resources Discussion