Professor Hoot's Help Desk
Answers for parents and homeschool families raising curious young researchers.
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Getting Started
What The Little Thesis is, who it is for, and where to begin.
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Using the Book & Website
The online reader, the 100 pages, interactive pages, and the diploma.
- How do I use the online book reader?
- How do I find a specific coloring page?
- How are the 100 pages organized?
6 articles
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Teaching Research at Home
Friendly ways to talk about questions, guesses, and evidence with your child.
- How do I explain 'research' to a young child?
- What should I ask while my child colors?
- What do I say when my child's guess turns out wrong?
6 articles
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Characters & Chapters
Meet the Subthesis Squad and see what each chapter teaches.
- Who are the four characters?
- What does each chapter teach?
- Why does the book use characters to teach research?
5 articles
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Homeschool Planning
Weekly plans, six-week units, standards, portfolios, and mixed ages.
- Can I use The Little Thesis for a one-week homeschool unit?
- How do I plan a six-week research unit?
- Does The Little Thesis align with educational standards?
7 articles
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Homeschool Activities & Projects
Kitchen science, data journals, science fairs, co-ops, and summer ideas.
- What hands-on experiments go with the book?
- What is Detail Dog's Data Journal?
- Can the book help with a science fair project?
7 articles
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Ages & Learning Needs
Adapting the book for little ones, older kids, and different learners.
- Can my child use this if they're younger than 4?
- Is it too young for my 9 to 12 year old?
- How can I adapt it for a child with learning differences?
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Printing, Sharing & Privacy
Printing pages, what you can share, your privacy, and how to reach me.
- How do I print a coloring page?
- Can I print pages for my co-op or classroom?
- Can I sell, post, or adapt the pages?
7 articles