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Meet Thrifty and Fritter—two money-minded hounds with an entrepreneurial spirit! Determined to save money, Thrifty and Fritter think of creative ways to generate cash and watch their savings grow! Your young economist will be introduced to age-appropriate business ideas they can replicate to build their own cash reserves. From lemonade stands to garage sales or offering services around the neighborhood, kids learn to earn—and save for the future!
In this issue students will:
- Understand the concept of thinking like an entrepreneur
- Read expository text about businesses they can operate
- Think creatively and critically about ways to earn money
- Categorize businesses in the news
- Interview family members for ideas
- Use the newspaper to round money amounts to the nearest dollar
- Write about a personal business idea
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