Why ESTEAM® is The Creative Career Bridge Your Students Need
ESTEAM® serves as the ultimate Creative Career Bridge.
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Holiday SCAMPER Brainstorming Activity
SCAMPER asks students to look at their favorite holiday decoration in a new way. The result: a prototype or model of a new, improved decoration.
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7 Essential Tips for Raising Entrepreneurial Girls 💪
At VentureLab, we believe raising entrepreneurial girls is a powerful catalyst for change. It empowers them to see themselves as innovators and leaders capable of shaping the future, regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic status.
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Halloween Story Starters
Let’s get those creative juices flowing and spark the kind of entrepreneurial thinking that turns simple ideas into amazing adventures! For this low-prep Halloween activity, simply print, cut out the cards and let the epic tales begin.
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Empowering Youth Artisans through Entrepreneurship: Craft Lake City’s Program for the DIY Fest Kid Row Market
VentureLab’s Spark Mentorship and Materials program was used during two 4 week-long programs for students in grades 3rd through 12th. Students set SMART Goals, learned from local artisans and participated in Craft Lake City’s Kid Row at their Annual DIY Fest. Utah Afterschool Network identified Craft Lake City to lead the program at the Salt Lake City Public Library.
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Adapting a VentureLab Activity to Engage Middle Schoolers at Summer Camp
Discover how VentureLab educator Theresa Paterra elevated the Mooz Diner activity for grades 6–8 summer camp—adding pitch, marketing & customer‑service challenges, authentic community judges, and ESTEAM career insights.
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Mindset Scavenger Hunt: Help Students Discover the Entrepreneurial Mindsets
As an educator, you’re always on the lookout for engaging, hands-on activities that can help your students develop essential entrepreneurial skills and mindsets. Look no further than our brand-new “Mindset Scavenger Hunt” resource! This downloadable PDF is designed to help students in grades K-8 (but can be easily adapted for any age group) explore and practice the key entrepreneurial mindsets that are the foundation of VentureLab’s innovative ESTEAM approach.
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Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month: Partnering with Mizzen Education to Inspire Young Innovators
November is National Entrepreneurship Month, and VentureLab is partnering with Mizzen Education to provide three weeks of inspiring youth entrepreneurship resources. These engaging activities for grades 1-12 foster creativity, resilience, and problem-solving, empowering the next generation of innovators. Explore our collections on Mizzen’s platform to help young trailblazers thrive!
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Out of This World Creativity Activity: Mooz Diner
Spark creativity and entrepreneurial thinking with this free VentureLab activity! Students design alien diner menus while exploring ESTEAM® and key mindsets.
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Creating STEM- Confident Kids Through Entrepreneurial Learning
At VentureLab, we’ve taught entrepreneurial concepts to hundreds of girls—and boys. Our ESTEAM curriculum combines science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with entrepreneurship, helping students identify needs, create solutions, and take calculated risks. This hands-on approach encourages creativity, problem-solving, and confidence, preparing them for future success in STEAM fields. Discover how our programs inspire the next generation of innovative leaders.
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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).
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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.
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The Impact of Youth Entrepreneurship Education in Houston with VentureLab and BakerRipley
VentureLab’s collaboration with BakerRipley in Houston showcases the transformative power of youth entrepreneurship education. Discover how a week-long program ignited passion, confidence, and a renewed interest in business among students, reinforcing the belief that entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business—it’s cultivating a mindset for success and innovation.
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VentureLab’s May 2023 Youth Pitch Event Recap and Replay
VentureLab’s May 2023 Youth Pitch Event was a beacon of young entrepreneurial talent. With participants demonstrating key entrepreneurial mindsets such as curiosity, adaptability, resilience, and persistence, the event showcased not just business ideas but the power of the entrepreneurial spirit. From lawn care to desserts, pet photography to laser designs, these young entrepreneurs are poised to shape the future of innovation. VentureLab continues its mission to nurture entrepreneurial mindsets in youth, fostering the next generation of diverse innovators and changemakers.
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Youth Virtual Pitch Event replay (from December 1, 2022)
Did you miss our virtual youth pitch event on December 1, 2022? It was amazing! Check out the highlights in this video replay. Thank YOU to our mentors, panelists, audience, and most of all the kids who did the hard work of pitching their ideas at this event. VentureLab holds youth pitch events regularly! Get involved with our next youth pitch event as a panelist, audience, or participant.
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Classroom sings the VentureLab Entrepreneur Song
Watch this video of an elementary classroom is singing the VentureLab Entrepreneur Song! It was share with us by Lisa S., an Entrepreneurship Teacher, Nashville, TN. Lisa is teaching our Topics in Entrepreneurship Grades 1-2 curriculum and her class was pretty excited to sing this song about how to be an entrepreneur.
