Jamal pitches his parents on his new business idea - will they invest? He has some discovering first - What is an entreprenuer? What do you need to start a business?
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
An entrepreneur is someone who starts their own business. You need an idea and money to start. Jamal learns this from his parents in the video.
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Ask your child to explain what they think an entrepreneur is and why Jamal wants to start a business. - Brainstorm with your child on what kind of business they would like to start and what they would need to make that happen. - Encourage your child to come up with a creative business idea, just like Jamal did. - Help your child create a plan for their business, including what they will sell, who their target audience is, and how much they will charge.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
GAME: "Entrepreneur Quest" - You and your child can go on a quest to find items that represent the qualities an entrepreneur needs to start a business (e.g. determination, creativity, problem-solving skills). As you find each item, discuss how it relates to starting a business like Jamal's. Finally, use the items to come up with your own business idea together.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Be an entrepreneur, turn your passions into a business. With hard work and dedication, anything is possible.