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Using “New” Children’s Chapter Books to Teach Entrepreneurship

Presenter: Council for Economic Education
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Income, Saving

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This session features two new chapter book series: Cleo Edison Oliver: Playground Millionaire and Billy Sure: Kid Entrepreneur.  Participants will be introduced to interactive lessons and hands-on activities concerning earning an income, saving for future purchases, spending, and the essential skill of decision-making. Lesson plans, web resources, and a topical bibliography are included.

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