Celebrate identity, self-worth, and family connection with Eyes That Speak to the Stars activities. Designed to support English Language Arts while honoring AAPI Heritage and encouraging meaningful conversations, these activities invite students to reflect on who they are and the qualities that make them shine. Through constellation-inspired art, vocabulary work, writing prompts, and discussions about symbolism and emotions, learners build literacy skills while exploring themes of confidence, belonging, and pride. Use these activities for classrooms, family engagement, or heritage celebrations to create space for students to see themselves—and one another—with kindness and wonder.

As a result of the included activities, students will be able to:

• Write facts and traits about yourself.
• Create a constellation drawing based on one of your traits.
• Show how the narrator’s feelings changed throughout the story.
• Write sentences using story vocabulary.
• Define story vocabulary.
• Write about the story’s lesson.<
• Write about symbolism in the story.
• Apply Writing Skills with included writing templates and prompts.
• Practice Reading Comprehension with included discussion questions for the beginning, middle, and end of the book.
• Engage in Social Skills with included whole group prompts and activities.
• Develop Fine Motor Skills with included coloring, tracing, cutting, and gluing activities.
• Engage in a constellation conversation.
• Use digital tools to practice reading comprehension and vocabulary.

With these activities, students don’t just read the story, they reflect on their own light, voice, and the qualities that make them unique.

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💙 After downloading the activities, experience the story with your Novel Effect soundscape for a read-aloud filled with warmth, wonder, and connection.

About the Book and Soundscape

When a hurtful moment at school leaves a young boy searching for comfort, he finds strength and belonging in the eyes of the men in his family. This heartfelt soundscape glows with guitar, piano, guzheng, and shimmering chimes, creating a warm, star-filled journey of identity, resilience, and love.

Add the book to your collection and help students celebrate the traits and stories that make them shine.