Thankful Turkey and Mindset Feather Printables
You can practice thinking like an entrepreneur any time, even on Thanksgiving! Check out these two fun activities that not only highlight entrepreneurial thinking, but
November 23, 2021
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Marshmallow Challenge Activity
This isn’t your ordinary marshmallow challenge! This activity takes an in-depth entrepreneurial look at the design process and inspires reflection on each stage. Youth will
November 14, 2021
Free Resource: Empathy Coupons
This activity asks students to be mindful and “walk in the shoes” of someone they know by considering what makes that person happy, creating a coupon, and then carrying out the action to deliver happiness and take empathy to action.
October 24, 2021
12 Free Resources for Practicing Creativity
The essential first step of creativity is believing you’re creative. That might take practice! That’s why we’ve gathered these 12 great creativity resources for youth and adults.
October 8, 2021
Build a Worm House, Think Like an Entrepreneur!
In this activity, youth will build a home for a worm whose house has flooded, using only ordinary materials! But what does building a worm
September 29, 2021
ESTEAM: 6 Ways to View STEAM through an Entrepreneurial Lens
When youth are exposed to entrepreneurial thinking, a profound change takes place. They become more aware of opportunities around them, develop powerful problem-solving skills, and improve their abilities to think critically and creatively. VentureLab believes that innovation and discovery happen at the intersection of multiple disciplines- we call it ESTEAM (entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).
September 19, 2021
Meet the Graduates of Spark Cohort IV!
The VentureLab Spark Mentorship Program provides a four-month mentorship program to help their business get started or scale up. As part of VentureLab Spark Cohort
September 9, 2021
Printable Entrepreneurial Mindset Cards
Discover VentureLab’s printable Entrepreneurial Mindset Cards. They are a versatile teaching tool designed to spark creativity, resilience, and growth mindset in students of all ages. These cards provide educators with engaging prompts and activities that foster entrepreneurial thinking. Explore the collection and see how you can transform your classroom into an incubator for future innovators.
August 22, 2021
Three Ways to Instill Courage in Youth
At the core of each of us is the courage of an entrepreneur. We all have the ability to step out of our comfort zones to accomplish great things.
August 4, 2021
Free “Look, No Hands!” Adaptability Activity
Explore VentureLab’s ‘Look No Hands’ activity, a fun and interactive way to teach adaptability to youth. Ideal for instilling problem-solving and resilience, this free guide is part of our mission to create the next generation of diverse innovators. Download the activity now and bring a fresh perspective to learning adaptability skills in your classroom!
July 22, 2021
Mindset of the Month: Adaptability
Discover the power of adaptability in entrepreneurship through the inspiring journey of Emma and Jana, who developed an online publishing platform while navigating different time zones. Learn how adaptability manifests in various forms like acceptance, optimism, self-efficacy, problem-solving, and courage, and how these elements are crucial in overcoming entrepreneurial challenges.
July 8, 2021
Learning the 4 Brainstorming Rules and Making a Pig Fly
Brainstorming is a process you can get better at with practice! Learn about the four rules of brainstorming and apply them to a fun challenge: making a pig fly.
June 17, 2021
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