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Start Your First Kid Business
Created by Shaunak Ghosh
You will learn what a kid business is, how to pick a safe idea, and how to plan a lemonade stand or crafts sale. You will practice profit math, make a clear sign, use polite customer service, and complete a first sale. You will also learn how to track your money and set a simple goal.
Requirements
- Add and subtract with dollars and cents
- Follow basic safety rules with an adult helper
- Read simple signs and checklists
- Know coins are worth different amounts
What you'll learn
- Explain what a kid business is, and why adult permission matters
- Choose a safe, realistic business idea and name possible customers
- Create a simple lemonade stand plan and safety checklist
Learning path
9 modules • Each builds on the previous one
1
What a Kid Business Is
A kid business is a way to sell something helpful or fun to people (with adult permission). You trade a product or service for money.
1 video6 min
2
Coming Up With Business Ideas
Business ideas start by noticing what people need or enjoy. You can choose something you can make, do, or share safely with adult help.
1 video4 min
3
Planning a Lemonade Stand Step-by-Step
A lemonade stand plan answers: where, when, what you need, and who will help. It also includes clean, safe lemonade and a simple setup.
1 video4 min
4
Making Crafts You Can Sell
Selling crafts means making something neat and useful (like bookmarks or bracelets) that people might want to buy. You also need a plan to make enough and keep them looking nice.
1 video4 min
5
What Profit Means in Business
Costs are what you pay (like lemons, sugar, or beads). Profit is the money you have left after you pay your costs: Profit = Money In − Costs.
1 video4 min
6
Signs and Simple Kid Marketing
Marketing means letting people know what you sell and why it’s great. For kids, this can be a clear sign, a friendly invitation, and sharing with adult-approved neighbors or family.
1 video5 min
7
Talking to Customers Kindly
Good customer service means being polite, listening, and saying thank you. You can practice what to say before you sell anything.
1 video6 min
8
Earning Your First Dollar
You earn your first dollar when someone buys from you. You will greet the customer, take payment safely, give change if needed, and say thank you.
2 videos8 min
9
Tracking Money and Setting Goals
Tracking money means writing down what you spend and what you earn. Goals help you decide what you’re saving for and how much profit you want to make.
1 video5 min
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Modules9
Duration42 min
Science-backed learning
In-video quizzes and scaffolded content to maximize retention.
Key concepts
What A Business Is (Product, Customer, Money, Adult Permission)Choosing A Safe Business Idea And CustomersPlanning A Lemonade Stand With Clean, Quality Products