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Open for Business - Book and Guide Duo

$30.00
by Apprentissage Illimité

Got a business idea? Turning your talents into profits takes creativity and perseverance!

Open for Business introduces young readers ages 9–12 (Grades 4–6) to entrepreneurship and identifying customer needs.

When Natalie and her friends are challenged to start a business, Natalie struggles to find the right idea. After several hilarious failures, she discovers that her greatest opportunity lies in her artistic talents!

Through this entertaining story, children explore entrepreneurship, problem-solving and turning personal skills into business opportunities.

Because the best business ideas often begin with what you love to do!

  • What's Included in the Duo

    • One storybook and one teacher's guide
    • Audio version included with QR code
    • Story summary and teaching strategies
    • Detailed lesson plans (before, during, and after reading)
    • Ready-to-photocopy handouts with answer keys
    • Multiple activity variations for differentiated learning
    • Discussion questions and vocabulary lists
    • Cross-curricular activity suggestions

  • Key Topics Covered

    • Entrepreneurship and Starting a Business
    • Understanding Entrepreneurship and Business Basics
    • Identifying Customer Needs and Business Opportunities
    • Turning Personal Skills and Talents into Income
    • Perseverance, Adaptability and Creativity
    • Making Informed Business Decisions

  • Resource Details

    • Grade Level: Grades 4-6 (Ages 9-12)
    • Curriculum Alignment: Ontario Mathematics Curriculum & Financial Literacy Expectations and Alberta Financial Literacy Curriculum
    • Subject Areas: Financial Literacy, Mathematics, Literacy, Social Studies, Citizenship
    • Teaching Time: 8-10+ hours of curriculum-aligned activities
    • Format: 30-page comprehensive teacher's guide
    • Photocopiable: Yes - student handouts with answer keys
    • Language: English (French version also available)

  • Teaching Tips

    • Use as a complete unit or select specific activities
    • Perfect for literacy and math centers
    • Ideal for small group or whole class instruction
    • Works well for differentiated learning
    • Multiple versions of math handouts (whole numbers, decimals, order of operations)
    • Can extend with creative writing projects
    • Audio version support available for diverse learners

  • Perfect For

    • Elementary teachers (Grades 4-6)
    • Financial literacy instruction
    • Cross-curricular units
    • Math workshops and centers
    • Literacy development
    • Differentiated instruction

ISBNs:
Book 978-1-77222-855-7
Guide 978-1-77222-867-0