Sara Kennedy
Bernice Young Elementary, Arkansas
"This purchase was great! Our students found it really engaging and it sparked several good conversations and ideas. The materials were kid friendly and students were really interested in what the possibilities were."
Marcia Thomas
Goodrich High School, Michigan
"This was a great lesson. The students loved the hands-on activity and the opportunity to make some for others and sell them. I actually used this with high school students. I also shared the purchase with 15 other teachers from my county at a training event."
Janelle Stanek
Warren County R-III Day Care, Ohio
"The Young CEO Squad Keychain and Charm Business have been a huge success with our students. The supplies were separated for each child, which was a great time-saver for our staff. The students were very eager to get started with their business and even had ideas of how to expand into shoe and earring charms."
Delaney Pfeiffer
Grove City Parks & Recreation, Ohio
"This was a great kit for my Kindergarten through Fourth Graders! They loved the variety of croc charms available and creating their own themed stores! They loved playing around with prices and discounts for others when shopping at their ‘stores’."
Brittany Berry
Helen Tyson Middle, Arkansas
"Students loved the materials and found the guides within the packets very informative. The materials led to some great conversations rooted in consumer behavior and practical math. Students are also learning about graphic design, 3D printing and more as they design their own items to go along with the kits."
Michael Lamp
East Community Learning Center, Ohio
"This resource is a fantastic tool for students exploring entrepreneurship. It provides clear, step-by-step guidance on business planning, financial literacy, and marketing strategies, making complex concepts accessible."
Vanessa Weikart
Pfeiffer Elementary School, Ohio
"This kit is awesome! It includes materials for each student to begin their small business adventure as well as organizers for kids to utilize to develop their business ideas. It is well thought out and low prep and kids have so much fun creating their business!"
Julie Janicki
Foxfire Intermediate School, Ohio
"The items in the kits are making learning so much fun for my students. They are loving the fact that they have actual hands-on items to create and learn with. The students have taken time to make posters. They have worked on speaking in front of others in a small group setting. It has boosted their self-confidence and all while making learning engaging for them."
Amy McMilin
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Ohio
"Everything included got kids ready to start their own business right away! The kids listened to the lesson plan while they completed the keychains and were so excited to start selling!"
Key Takeaways from Educator Reviews
The following takeaways were written by our team to highlight common themes across educator feedback. They are not part of the original reviews.
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A vibrant and inclusive classroom business project that promotes self-expression, peer interaction, and entrepreneurship for kids.
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A great example of project-based learning for kids that encourages creative marketing and teamwork in middle school entrepreneurship.
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Making hands-on entrepreneurship accessible for all students—no additional materials needed. Ideal for business education in elementary school.
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A powerful way to teach social interaction and business fundamentals through a low-pressure student-run business activity.
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A structured, engaging way to introduce entrepreneurship for kids in rural communities, aligned with real classroom learning standards.
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Early entrepreneurship that builds confidence, communication skills, and joy in product sharing. Also perfect for after-school or summer camp activities.
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Entrepreneurship meets creativity with tangible rewards and crowd-pleasing products—great for school fundraiser ideas and end-of-year celebrations.
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A strong connection to real-world skills like persuasive writing and advertising, giving students a practical and academic reason to dive into entrepreneurship.
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A complete mini entrepreneurship curriculum for grades 3–8: planning, branding, promoting, and presenting—all grounded in standards-aligned, hands-on learning.