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. The paperback is available for library ordering through Ingram with standard terms.
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
Questions before reading
Chapter level questions
Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Questions after reading
Creative Writing Prompts
Social-Emotional Learning Reflection Sheets
Water & Shared Resources Discussion
Bring the Book Into Your Classroom or Library
The Stars Are Always There is a powerful middle grade novel that invites discussion about resilience, environmental stewardship, and finding one’s voice.
The flyer below can be used to introduce the book to students, support library displays, or share with families and reading communities.
How This Flyer Can Be Useful
Supports themes of environmental stewardship and water use
Ideal for grades 5–7 (ages 10–12)
Encourages discussion about courage and personal voice
Can accompany author visits, book clubs, or unit studies
Contact
www.jaimeswords.com