Book Builders: The Lemonade War + Create Your Own BusinessAges 8-11

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Book Builders: The Lemonade War + Create Your Own Business

Kristen Freeman

Kristen Freeman

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$12.50/class
4 Classes

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Course Description

In this 4-week Book Builders class, learners will read "The Lemonade War" and connect the story to a fun, creative business project. This class combines reading comprehension, discussion, and hands-on learning. Each week, learners will discuss the assigned chapters, talk about character choices and conflicts, and explore simple business ideas inspired by the book. This class requires reading at home between meetings. We will do some reading together in class, beginning with Chapter 1 during Week 1, and learners will finish the book by the end of the 4-week class. As we read, learners will think about questions such as: * What makes a competition fair? * How do characters solve problems? * How do choices affect other people? * What makes a good business idea? * How do businesses think about customers, prices, and advertising?* Alongside the book discussion, learners will create their own pretend business. Their business may be a lemonade stand, snack shop, craft business, pet-sitting service, yard service, or any kid-friendly idea they choose. Each week, learners will build one part of their business plan, such as choosing a product or service, thinking about customers, creating an advertisement, setting prices, and preparing a short pitch. Each class will include: * Guided discussion of The Lemonade War * Some in-class reading * Character, plot, and conflict review * Simple business vocabulary * A creative business planning activity * Optional sharing time This is not a full business or economics course. The business activities are simple, creative, and kid-friendly. The goal is to help learners build reading comprehension, discussion skills, creative thinking, and confidence while connecting the story to a meaningful project.

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Meet Your Teacher

Kristen Freeman

Elementary Teacher | Orton Gillingham Trained | Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Phonics | Bachelor's in Education | Passionate Teacher for Fun Interactive Learning