Students read a book about starting a business and then play a game to explore things that can happen when you run a business.
Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur, Learning about careers, Making money)
CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history
Elementary school (4-5), Middle school (6-8)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Understanding some of the things that can happen when you run your own business can help you think about whether you’d like to be an entrepreneur.
Essential questions
- What are some helpful and challenging things that can happen when you run your own business?
- Is being an entrepreneur right for me?
Objectives
- Explore some helpful and challenging things that can happen when you run your own business
- Reflect on whether entrepreneurship is right for you
What students will do
- Read the Money Monsters Start Their Own Business chapter book. (You will need a book reader app to open ePub files).
- Play a game that explores some of the ups and downs of running a business.
- Reflect on whether entrepreneurship is right for them.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_playing-business-game_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_playing-business-game_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_money-monsters-start-their-own-business_book.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_money-monsters-start-their-own-business_book.epub
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.
