Workshop Description

Using “New” Children’s Chapter Books to Teach Entrepreneurship, Economics, & Ethics

Children’s books featuring entrepreneurship is the focus of this interactive workshop that includes lesson plans, hands-on activities and a topical bibliography.

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James Madison University Center for Economic Education

Oct 26, 2017
3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Smithland Elementary School
474 Linda Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
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Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Middle School
Potential Recertification Credits: 2

This interactive workshop features two new chapter book series: “Cleo Edison Oliver: Playground Millionaire” and “Billy Sure: Kid Entrepreneur”. Participants will be introduced to active lessons and hands-on activities concerning earning an income, saving for future purchases, spending, and the essential skill of decision-making. Each participant will receive classroom-ready lessons and a bibliography of other popular titles featuring entrepreneurship and economics. Door prizes will be awarded.


Fee: NO CHARGE


Instructor: Lynne Stover, Associate Director for Programs
Contact Person:
Lynne Stover, Associate Director for Programs
Center for Economic Education
James Madison University
540.568.3248
stoverlf@jmu.edu

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