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.
Unleash the Entrepreneur Within
Being an entrepreneur is about more than just starting a business – it’s a way of thinking that can benefit students in all areas of their lives, from school to home to their social circles.
The “Mindset Scavenger Hunt” resource taps into the entrepreneurial mindsets that students already possess, empowering them to recognize and cultivate these valuable skills.
What’s Included in the Mindset Scavenger Hunt?
The Mindset Scavenger Hunt resource includes:
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A list of 12 entrepreneurial mindsets
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Instructions on how to play the scavenger hunt activity, where students find someone to read each mindset statement and share a time they’ve used that mindset.
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A Spanish version of the scavenger hunt for bilingual classrooms or families.
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A Mindset Bingo game that can be played alongside the scavenger hunt.
The goal of this resource is to help students recognize the entrepreneurial mindsets they already possess and encourage them to continue practicing and growing these valuable skills. By making the activity interactive and collaborative, students will learn from each other’s experiences and perspectives.
How to Use the Mindset Scavenger Hunt in Your Classroom
The Mindset Scavenger Hunt is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of settings, from core academic classes to after-school programs and summer camps. Here are some ideas for incorporating it into your curriculum:
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Entrepreneurship or Business Lessons: Use the scavenger hunt as an introductory activity to get students thinking about the entrepreneurial mindset and how it applies to starting a business.
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STEM or Maker Space Activities: Tie the mindsets to the problem-solving and creative thinking skills needed for STEM projects and hands-on learning.
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Social-Emotional Learning: Discuss how the mindsets like empathy, resilience, and curiosity can be applied to interpersonal relationships and personal growth.
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Family Engagement: Send the scavenger hunt home as a fun activity for students to do with their families, fostering entrepreneurial thinking outside the classroom.
No matter how you choose to use it, the Mindset Scavenger Hunt is sure to spark meaningful conversations and help your students recognize the entrepreneurial potential within themselves.
Empower the Next Generation of Innovators
Our mission is to democratize entrepreneurship education and empower the next generation of changemakers. The “Mindset Scavenger Hunt” is just one of the many engaging, impactful resources we offer to help educators like you foster entrepreneurial thinking in your students.
Download the “Mindset Scavenger Hunt” now and get ready to unlock the entrepreneurial potential in your classroom!
