School is not preparation for life. School is life itself. Studies show elementary age children are at the optimal developmental stage to master economic concepts such as scarcity, opportunity cost, supply, demand, etc. This project integrates economics and entrepreneurship across the elementary curriculum, weaves in creative and critical problem solving, and emends the classroom walls to encompass the community. Local entrepreneurs will serve as mentors.
Opportunities abound for children to become risk takers.
The work ethic will be nurtured at this critical age. My 24 students will benefit directly from the program. Also, a fund would be set up for students to borrow money for product development and launching their ventures. If I were to receive additional money, I would plan a conference for 200 third through fifth graders where they would learn about saving, dressing for success, young entrepreneurs and etiquette. They would also have a student market.