Original PromptActivity: Be an Entrepreneur – Create Your Own Business!
Objective:
Students will learn what entrepreneurs do by planning and presenting their own mini-business idea.
Step 1: Brainstorm
Ask students:
What is something people need or want?
What kind of product or service could you create to help?
Examples for kids: lemonade stand, pet walking, slime shop, bookmark maker, snack delivery, toy rental, etc.
Step 2: Plan Your Business (Worksheet or Chart)
Students fill out a simple business pl...
This resource guides students through the process of creating their own business. It begins with brainstorming ideas within groups to identify community needs or desires, followed by developing a business plan. Students will select a business name, define their product or service, and identify necessary resources, including natural, human, and capital resources. The document also includes sections on pricing strategy, advertisement and logo design, and preparing a pitch for 'Shark Tank' style presentations, encouraging students to work collaboratively and creatively while developing their entrepreneurial skills.