Start a business with and for your kids!

Have you ever passed kids on the side of the road selling lemonade? Did you ever wish that your children could do the same? Now it's time! Create a lemonade stand for your child! With a little motivation and ideas; you can create the lemonade stand that you've always dreamed of!

You will need:

• Lemonade - either lemons, sugar, and water or frozen concentrate.
• Ice
• A Large Pitcher
• Paper Cups
• A small table and table cloth
• Signs

Then:

1. Prepare the lemonade the night before
2. Make sure there are ice cubes available in the freezer
3. Make a big colorful sign to advertise your business
4. Consider offering two sizes-- a large cup and a small cup
5. On the day of the sale, choose a good location where a lot of people will notice it.
6. Take along a cooler for ice and a money box with change in it

In our "365 Afterschool Activities" book; it lists activities that you can do with your child, each day of the year! The ideas are great and sure to inspire a fun time with your child. Other fun ideas from this activity book include the "bunny jump," " plant a tree," "Snail Farm," and "Balloon Rocket."

For more ideas come in to PERC in the Orem Public Library and borrow one of our creative activity books!