Whether they're opening a lemonade stand, crafting handmade art to sell, or brainstorming how to improve the world around them, kids are natural entrepreneurs.
This category helps unschooling families nurture those instincts with storybooks, games, journals, and guides that explore money, business, and the mindset of innovation. Designed for curious learners in grades K–5, these tools go beyond textbook economics—they build confidence, creativity, and real-world smarts.
From managing allowance money to designing a startup idea, every resource invites kids to do, think, and reflect—a perfect match for project-based, interest-led learning.
What You'll Find Inside:
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Books about Kid Entrepreneurs who turned ideas into income—and changed their communities in the process.
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Games like Pay Day and The Game of Life that build budgeting, decision-making, and money-handling skills.
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Money Management Workbooks that cover saving, spending, and giving in age-appropriate ways.
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Business Idea Journals that guide kids through creating logos, planning services, and pricing products.
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Books on Innovation & Invention, like Mr. Ferris and His Wheel, that tie together STEM, creativity, and grit.
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Digital Startup Guides on launching YouTube channels, selling crafts online, or running a family newsletter.
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Project-Based Planning Tools for running a small business, managing a bake sale, or organizing a fundraiser.
💡 Portfolio & Project Ideas:
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"My First Business" Journal: Kids track their ideas, goals, earnings, and lessons learned.
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Design a Business Logo & Slogan: A great art-meets-marketing activity!
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Budget Challenge: Give your child $5–$10 and let them plan, spend, and reflect on what they learned.
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Mini Marketplace: Host a co-op or family market day where kids "launch" their businesses or inventions.
