Mindset of the Month: Embracing Failure
Most people go out of their way to avoid failure. When they do have a run-in, it’s something to forget about and quickly move past.
January 7, 2021
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Practical Financial Literacy with the VentureLab Business Builder
In 6 easy steps, The VentureLab Business Builder helps you think through all the important parts of your business, test your plan, and create a business model!
January 5, 2021
Curiosity and ‘Creative Mischief’
Is it curiosity or mischief? Sometimes, it’s both! Curiosity naturally involves testing and refining mental models. When creating our entrepreneurial learning programs, we focus on crafting lessons that cultivate curiosity and reward it.
December 17, 2020
Build a Worm Home for the Holidays
In this activity, you’ll build a home using everyday materials for a worm whose house has flooded. But what does building a worm home have
December 15, 2020
Entrepreneurship & Self Awareness: My Entrepreneurial Self Activity
Discover the “My Entrepreneurial Self” activity on VentureLab, aimed at empowering youth to uncover and develop their entrepreneurial traits. This exercise encourages self-reflection on personal strengths and skills, essential for nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset.
December 4, 2020
5 Tips for Fostering an Entrepreneurial Learning Environment
When teaching youth entrepreneurship, instructors should serve as mentors, guides, facilitators and champions. Entrepreneurship is not black and white. It is not 2+2=4. Many times,
November 18, 2020
Exclusive VentureGirls Excerpt, Plus Get to Know Each Other Activity!
Looking for ways to empower girls in your life? We’re sharing this exclusive excerpt from VentureGirls, written by our founder Dr. Cristal Glangchai, on the
November 5, 2020
Tips for Empowering Learning Girls: Part II
To tackle global problems, we need to empower girls with the mindsets and skillset to allow them to grow into passionate innovators.
October 26, 2020
Tips for Empowering Learning Girls: Part I
Teaching entrepreneurship to girls is a great way to help them learn to overcome challenges and think in new ways. Learn more with our tips!
October 20, 2020
Entrepreneurs and the Power of Optimism
“I think I can. I think I can.” This is the mantra of the Little Blue Engine in the children’s classic, The Little Engine That
October 5, 2020
3 Ways to Nurture a Growth Mindset
Entrepreneurs know they can do anything and improve at anything because their brains grow as they learn new things and practice new skills!
September 4, 2020
Financial Literacy for Kids with the VentureLab Workbook
Discover a ton of activities to teach financial literacy for kids in our VentureLab Youth and Caregiver Workbook!
August 31, 2020
4 Free Courage Activities
Entrepreneurs have to be brave. They must try new things, talk to new people, take risks and solve problems that others are afraid to tackle. This is called courage!
August 21, 2020
3 Free Adaptability Activities
Entrepreneurs don’t always know what challenges they will face. They have to make changes when problems come up and find new ways to make their ideas work. This is called adaptability.
August 12, 2020
Get Resourceful with the VentureLab Workbook
Entrepreneurs come up with clever solutions to challenges. This sometimes means using unlikely materials or trying unique solutions. We call this resourcefulness.
August 7, 2020
11 Free Youth Entrepreneurship Activities for Learning Pods
Our list of 11 Free Resources for Learning Pods is a versatile collection of activities for grades K-12. Tailored for small group settings, these hands-on learning experiences include entrepreneurial projects and STEM activities, perfect for inspiring creativity and collaboration. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or facilitator, explore these resources to enhance your teaching strategies and nurture the next generation of innovators.
August 5, 2020