Teach kids to think like entrepreneurs with a mindset, habit & fun game. Spark problem-solving, creativity & confidence in your mini millionaire
Kids are born entrepreneurs, even if they’ve never even heard the word yet.
And it’s because they have built-in problem-solving abilities. This is a crucial part of entrepreneurship.
Most kids, though, grow up only learning how to spend money, not how to create value. By introducing entrepreneurial thinking early, we help them see opportunities where others see problems, and bounce back when things don’t go their way.
Let’s explore a mindset, a habit, and a practical tip that make entrepreneurship both tangible and fun for kids.
See problems as opportunities.
Most kids view obstacles as stop signs: no toy, no game, no fun.
But entrepreneurs learn to see those same obstacles as springboards.
That’s why entrepreneurship starts with reframing: Seeing problems as opportunities.
Instead of getting upset when a toy breaks, reframe it to think about what else they could make from the pieces.
Or when they run out of snacks, perhaps they could try making something else?
Research on growth mindset shows kids who see setbacks as opportunities to learn build resilience and creativity.
Takeaway: Get them to ask “What can I make from this?”
Start small, start often.
Entrepreneurial habits don’t grow from one-off big ideas. They come from repeated small experiments. So encourage your mini millionaire to try a mini venture.
Selling crafts to their grandparents, trading toys with friends, or setting up a snack stall at home.
The end goal isn't to turn a profit, but rather to help them learn about the entrepreneurial process: planning, trying, adapting, and learning.
Kids who engage in hands-on business projects develop stronger confidence in their own abilities.
Takeaway: Mini ventures build big confidence.
Run a family Bull Pen.
Just like those TV shows where hopeful entrepreneurs showcase their products to a panel of successful businesspeople, you can turn business ideas into a fun family game. Minus the nerves, of course.
Invite your mini millionaires to pitch their “next big idea” in 🐂
It could be a pet-walking service, a new way to organize chores, or even a pretend product they’ve invented. Parents can play “investors,” offering encouragement, questions, or even pocket money to test the idea.
This way, kids learn to test their ideas, think through feedback, and see that innovation is more about practice than perfection.
Takeaway: Make entrepreneurship a family game.
This Week's Free Resource
Turn everyday words into big ideas with this simple, kid-friendly card game.
The Bull Pen is designed to spark your mini millionaire’s entrepreneurial thinking by encouraging them to see problems and dream up creative solutions.
Just pick a card, read the word aloud (like “shoes” or “chores”), and let your child explain a problem related to it, and then (this is where the magic happens) pitch their game-changing solution.
With 10 starter cards (and the option to make your own), this quick activity turns ordinary moments into imagination fuel, teaching kids to think like entrepreneurs while having fun.
