K–6Civic Lab
Entrepreneurship Basics
Start your own venture
Cass
JorahBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Maris · Davis
- Materials needed
- Entrepreneurship for Teens Book
- Business Planning Notebook
- Portable Receipt & Cash Box
Why this skill rocks
Have a super cool idea for a lemonade stand or a new toy? You'll learn how to make your big ideas happen and even earn some acorns!
2034Where this could take you
When you're a teen in 2034, you could be running your own business selling awesome Olympic merchandise, inventing new apps, or creating services that help your community thrive.
Optional grown-up materials
This quest works without a purchase. An adult can decide whether any material is useful.
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Entrepreneurship for Teens Book
RequiredA step-by-step guide written for young entrepreneurs — covers idea validation, simple finances, and pitching, aligned closely with this quest arc.
Business Planning Notebook
RequiredA structured notebook with sections for idea brainstorming, customer notes, revenue tracking, and reflection — keeps your venture organized across 8 weeks.
Portable Receipt & Cash Box
If your test venture involves in-person sales, a small cash box keeps transactions organized and builds good financial habits from day one.