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"The Little Entrepreneur's Corner" Book Activity

Little Daymond Learns to Earn, by Daymond Johnwritten

"Little Daymond Learns to Earn" is an engaging and educational children's book written by Daymond John, a successful entrepreneur and investor. The book follows the journey of a young and curious boy named Little Daymond, who is eager to understand the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Throughout the story, Little Daymond encounters various challenges, but with the help of his family, friends, and mentors, he learns valuable lessons about hard work, creativity, financial literacy, and perseverance. As he starts with small projects like lemonade stands and car washes, Little Daymond gradually develops his entrepreneurial skills, eventually launching a successful business of his own.

The book not only inspires young readers to dream big and believe in themselves but also equips them with practical knowledge and tools to start their entrepreneurial journey. "Little Daymond Learns to Earn" is a fun and educational read for children, parents, and educators, teaching essential life lessons and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in the next generation.

"The Little Entrepreneur's Corner"

Objective: To encourage creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking in children while engaging in a fun activity with their parents.

Materials:

  • Paper
  • Pencils or pens
  • Colored pencils or crayons
  • Optional: small items or materials to make or sell (e.g., lemonade ingredients, craft supplies, etc.)

Instructions:

  1. Read "Little Daymond Learns to Earn" together with your child.
  2. After finishing the book, discuss the story and ask your child what they liked about Little Daymond's entrepreneurial journey. Encourage them to think about what kind of business they would like to create.
  3. On a piece of paper, have your child draw or write their business idea. This can be a simple drawing of their product or service, along with the name of their business.
  4. As a team, brainstorm ways to promote their business. Help your child come up with a catchy slogan, design a simple logo, or think of creative ways to advertise their product or service.
  5. Discuss the importance of budgeting and setting prices. Talk about the costs of materials, production, and promotion, and how to set a fair price for their product or service.
  6. Optional: If your child is excited about their business idea, consider helping them bring it to life in a small-scale way. Set up a lemonade stand, create simple crafts to sell, or offer services like dog walking or gardening to friends and family.
  7. At the end of the activity, congratulate your child for their creativity and hard work. Discuss the lessons they learned during the process and how they can apply these skills in their daily lives.

Remember to encourage your child's entrepreneurial spirit and remind them that, like Little Daymond, they can learn and grow from every experience.

 

For Younger Children

"My First Business Idea"

Objective: To inspire creativity and introduce the concept of entrepreneurship in a simple and engaging way.

Materials:

  • Paper
  • Pencils or crayons

Instructions:

  1. Read "Little Daymond Learns to Earn" together with your child.
  2. After finishing the book, ask your child what they liked about Little Daymond's journey and what kind of business they would like to create if they could.
  3. Give your child a piece of paper and ask them to draw a picture of their business idea. Encourage them to use their imagination and come up with something unique.
  4. Once they've finished their drawing, ask your child to share their business idea with you. Discuss the product or service they created and praise their creativity.

This simple activity encourages imagination and introduces the concept of entrepreneurship without requiring much time or resources, making it suitable for busy parents.

 

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