Junior Cookie Entrepreneur
Where big ideas start small
Junior Cookie Entrepreneur is an after-school program for upper elementary students (grades 3–5) that introduces entrepreneurship through hands-on baking and real-world business thinking. Across eight interactive sessions, students learn how to turn an idea into a product, market it, price it, and fulfill orders, all while building confidence, creativity, and responsibility.
This isn’t about selling the most cookies.
It’s about learning how ideas become reality.
What Is Junior Cookie Entrepreneur?
Junior Cookie Entrepreneur uses cookie-based projects to teach foundational business skills in a way that feels fun, accessible, and age-appropriate. Students explore what it means to be an entrepreneur by designing a product, creating a brand, communicating with customers, and understanding the responsibilities that come with running a business.
Every session blends baking, creativity, math, and teamwork to help students see themselves as capable problem-solvers and creators.
How the Program Works
8 after-school sessions (60 minutes each)
Designed for grades 3–5
Small group friendly (10–20 students)
Led by one adult facilitator
Combines baking, planning, and presentation
Sessions follow a clear, predictable structure while allowing students space to brainstorm, experiment, and collaborate.
What Kids Learn
Entrepreneurship Skills
Idea development and problem-solving
Branding and creative design
Marketing and communication
Basic pricing and financial literacy
Order fulfillment and responsibility
Life Skills
Leadership and teamwork
Decision-making and follow-through
Confidence in sharing ideas
Perseverance and adaptability
Why Cookies?
Cookies are familiar, flexible, and fun. They provide a low-pressure way for students to experiment with creativity, math, and business concepts while producing something tangible they can be proud of. Baking keeps learning hands-on and engaging while reinforcing responsibility and attention to detail.
Cookies become the vehicle.
Entrepreneurial thinking is the destination.
Who It’s For
After-school programs
Elementary schools
Community centers
Youth entrepreneurship initiatives
Families seeking practical skill-building opportunities
No prior baking or business experience required. Just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to try.
The Result
Students who:
Understand how businesses are created
Feel confident sharing ideas and leading projects
Practice responsibility and ethical decision-making
Develop foundational financial literacy skills
See themselves as capable creators and problem-solvers
Because entrepreneurship starts with believing your ideas matter.
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