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Lots of Possibilities for Extended Learning Activities

The best way to learn about business is to play, imagine and practice. This is why case studies are such a central part of business school — they allow students to put themselves in the specific business situations and think about what they would do, and how they would solve those problems. 

KidVenture works on the same principle, it allows kids to imagine themselves running a business and think about what they would do and how they would respond to specific challenges. KidVenture books can easily be expanded into other classroom activities, which this review at Kam's Place expands on:

Whether you are opening a roadside lemon stand, mowing grass, babysitting, or embarking on a larger-scale business, your child should read KidVenture: Twelve Weeks to Midnight Blue (Vol. 1) by Steve Searfoss.

When Steve Searfoss said, “Math is your friend,” he couldn’t have been more correct. In business, you need to understand key terms such as profit and loss, expenses, and venture capitalist. These words and many other words used in KidVenture: Twelve Weeks to Midnight Blue (Vol. 1) would be perfect glossary and spelling words for a classroom setting. 

Extended Activity: Have your students create a flyer like Addie did and present it to the class. Homeschool students can also partake in this activity! 

Math lesson: Steve Searfoss offers various scenarios in which Chance can make more money by gaining more customers or increasing rates. He also discusses unexpected expenses. It’s broken down in a simple format. Extend the math lesson by importing your own prices and have the students solve the equations.

KidVenture: Twelve Weeks to Midnight Blue (KidVenture Vol. 1) also offers numerous discussion questions at the end of each chapter. Example: “How could you get more leverage?” “Would you take on a new partner? Why?”
With all the possibilities for extended learning activities, I encourage ALL households and schools to add and use this book. It’s a great learning tool, plus the story is very entertaining. Even the illustrations are fantastic. 
My score will be a 5, but I wish I could give it more. Outstanding job, Steve Searfoss.  

Thank you, Kam. Great suggestions!

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