Mindset of the Month: Persistence & Grit
Entrepreneurs keep trying to solve problems even when they face tough times. How can you practice persistence and grit like an entrepreneur?
June 3, 2021
Entrepreneurship Education Articles
Entrepreneurship education articles: From the latest thought leadership in STEM and ESTEAM education to practical tips on fostering entrepreneurial mindsets, our posts help educators, parents, and the community to empower the next generation of diverse innovators and changemakers.
Starting with a Feather: Free-Range Curiosity (Excerpt from VentureGirls)
Curiosity can inspire incredible new ideas, and practicing curiosity doesn’t have to be done in a structured setting. For an example of everyday curiosity encouraged
April 27, 2021
7 Examples of Entrepreneurial Thinking in Action
Being an entrepreneur is more than starting a business: it’s a way of thinking that can be applied to any opportunity or challenge. Check out these stories to see some of these entrepreneurial mindsets in action!
March 15, 2021
Home School Resources: Teaching A Youth Entrepreneurship Curriculum
Looking for comprehensive Home School Resources: Teaching Youth Entrepreneurship Curriculum? VentureLab offers an array of tools, activities, and strategies tailored for homeschool educators. Empower your young learner with entrepreneurial skills, right from the comfort of home.
January 24, 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
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
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
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
Learning the VentureLab Way: Raising Questions and Inspiring Curiosity
When you encourage children’s curiosity, you’re actually enabling learning at a profound level. Take the case of Sue Kolby, a single mother: “My friend salvaged
January 28, 2020
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