Scottie on the Space Station
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What’s inside...
Ellie and her family love living on the space station, where her mother is an intergalactic doctor and her father studies the stars. Life on the station is fun as they can do everything they do on Earth, but with alien visitors in zero gravity. Although the aliens sometimes struggle to interact with Ellie’s little brother, Scottie, who has disabilities, Ellie helps bridge the gap by introducing Scottie and showing the aliens that he is a great friend. Join Ellie and Scottie as they befriend a young alien new to the station.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
38 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you do if you got to visit a space station like Scottie?
How do you think Scottie felt when he first arrived at the space station?
Can you imagine what it's like to float in space? How would you describe it?
What are some ways Scottie helped his friends on the space station?
If you could bring one thing from Earth to space, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate to Scottie’s emotions and experiences by asking how they might feel in similar situations.
Help them visualize the space environment by describing or drawing scenes from the book together.
Discuss the teamwork aspect shown in the book and ask your child about times when they worked well with others.
Foster creativity by asking your child to think of an additional adventure that Scottie could have on the space station.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: Scottie, the main character, displays a strong sense of curiosity throughout his adventure on the space station, exploring different parts of it and asking questions.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be inquisitive and explore the world around them, enhancing their understanding and promoting continuous learning.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Scottie encounters various challenges on the space station and uses logical thinking and creativity to solve them.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of critical thinking and finding innovative solutions to obstacles they might face in daily activities.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, Scottie works together with the space station crew to tackle tasks and learn from each other, highlighting the importance of cooperation.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value collaborative efforts and understand how working together can achieve great results.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Scottie is tasked with certain responsibilities on the space station, which he learns to manage effectively.
Real-World Application: Instills a sense of responsibility in children, encouraging them to take charge of their duties, whether it’s in school or at home.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Scottie faces setbacks while on his space mission but learns to overcome them without giving up.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the importance of persisting through difficulties and developing a resilient mindset to face life’s challenges.