🧣Hootin’ Goes Outside!

School Resources

About the Story

When Papa Hoot goes missing, Hootin must care for the owlets on her own. Accustomed to doing everything herself, she learns the importance of flexibility—and of trusting friends to help when things feel overwhelming.

Recommended Ages

• Ages 5–8 (Pre-K–Grade 2)

Learning Focus

• Reading confidence

• Listening comprehension

• Social-emotional learning

Character & Theme

• Flexibility

• Trust

• Working and playing with others

• Accepting help

Discussion Starters

• Why did Hootin feel she had to do everything herself?

• Who helped her?

• How did things change when she accepted help?

• When is it good to ask for help?

Optional Extension Activities

• Draw a picture of friends helping each other

• Act out the story with different roles

• Talk about a time you worked together with others