Stella has been making and selling necklaces and book marks for peep dollars. They are very pretty, and beautifully packaged. She has also given a few to students in younger grades who don’t have access to peep dollars.      

                                                                  
   It is always exciting to see the businesses begin.  Other people have ideas for businesses, and they share and learn from each other.  A few things:  It is fine for your child to use up household scraps to make things to “sell,” or to “sell” their stock of party favorish items. Please don’t spend real money in order to make things to sell for fake money in any quantity.  I have talked to the girls about why this does not make sense. I have also reminded them to check with you before they use household materials and bring in things to sell from home.

Most of the time, having a business is a lot of fun, and a real learning experience, so I encourage their businesses. Stella has already decided not to take custom orders, because then she would be under time pressure to complete jobs on days she might not have time. She will make stock when she has time, and sell it when she has it.  There will be upsetting moments, however. Often children get very invested in their business, and take bumps in the road as seriously as we would. This is when authentic learning happens, but it is hard to be in the middle of it. Give a hug, and a calm listening ear, and trust them to work it out in time.

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