Junior (Acorn)
Ages 8–10
Draws, circles, and works in whole dollars. Shorter writing, more pictures, same real business.
New from Homefront Harvest
Raise a Kid CEO: The Kid CEO Workbook for Ages 8 to 13
A 6-week homeschool unit where kids ages 8 to 13 plan, price, pitch, and launch a real small business, with you as Board Chair.
- Ages
- 8–13, two tracks
- Length
- 6 weeks, about 23–27 hours
- Size
- 128 pages, 8.5 × 11 in
- Edition
- Paperback
What's inside
Everything you need to run the unit is in one 128-page book, from the first idea to Launch Day.
24 short lessons and 6 Project Days
Four lessons a week plus a hands-on Project Day, like a Problem Hunt Walk and Family Pitch Night.
Two tracks for siblings
Junior (Acorn) for ages 8–10 and Senior (Oak) for ages 11–13, so brothers and sisters can work side by side.
Real business tools
Sales and expense ledgers, a profit-and-loss summary, a parent loan IOU, a pitch scorecard, customer feedback cards, and a one-page business plan.
CEO badges and a certificate
Six cut-out badges (Idea Finder, Idea Tester, Money Planner, Brand Builder, Pitch Pro, and Kid CEO Graduate) and an Official Kid CEO certificate.
Parent Guide and answer key
A Parent Guide, CEO Contract, and Founder Profile up front, with weekly discussion prompts and an answer key and glossary in the back.
Records-ready
A school-credit note at the end of each week and an hours log for your homeschool records.
The 6-week journey
Week 1: Think Like an Entrepreneur
Spot everyday problems on a Problem Hunt Walk and fill a page with business ideas.
Week 2: Pick & Test Your Idea
Run ideas through the Idea Filter, then survey real people before spending any money.
Week 3: Money Basics
Costs, prices, and profit with Profit Pizza, a starter budget, and the Save, Spend, Share, Reinvest jars.
Week 4: Build Your Brand & Product
Pick a name, draw a logo, and make a first sample.
Week 5: Marketing & Your Pitch
Make a flyer, write a pitch, and present it at Family Pitch Night, where parents are the board.
See the Family Pitch Night pageWeek 6: Launch Day & CEO Review
Open for business with you there, count the money, plan what's next, and earn the Official Kid CEO certificate.
Two tracks, one family
Every worksheet comes in two versions, so an 8-year-old and a 12-year-old can run the same unit at the same table.
Senior (Oak)
Ages 11–13
Writes more and works with decimals, percentages, and break-even math.
Siblings can run separate businesses or one together.
Meet the Brambles
Fictional familyEvery week opens with a short CEO Story from the Bramble kids, a made-up family of five young business owners, about what worked and what didn't.
Week 1
Owen (9), Owen's Pet Pals
Spots a neighbor's problem and starts feeding pets, with Dad on every visit.
Week 2
Lily (11), Rise & Shine Bakery
Her survey says nobody wants bread, but 7 in 10 want Saturday cinnamon rolls.
Week 3
Micah (8), Micah's Egg Stand
Sells $12 of eggs, makes $8 profit after costs, and splits it into four jars.
Week 4
Rosie (7), Rosie's Rock Garden
Renames her business and fixes rain-washed paint with a sealant Mom sprays. Later she adds plant markers.
Week 5
Caleb (13), Caleb's Green Thumb
A nervous first lawn-care pitch to a neighbor, with Dad at the door. Word of mouth beats flyers.
Week 6
Caleb and Lily, Shared Launch Day
A co-op market table, free sample bites, and one lesson: watch your customers.
The Brambles are made up. Any resemblance to real people is a coincidence.
Parents stay in charge
You're the Board Chair. Nothing happens online or with strangers unless you're there and say yes.
- You approve every sale, price, purchase, and customer contact.
- You hold all the money.
- You handle anything online.
- Kids sell only to people you approve, with you there.
- Adults supervise food, heat, tools, and sharp materials.
The book teaches business basics, not legal or tax advice. Check local rules (permits, cottage food, sales tax) before your child sells anything.
Homeschool credit and records
Each week ends with a school-credit note, and there's an hours log in the back. 23–27 hours is about ¼ of an elective credit.
Suggested transcript titles
- Entrepreneurship
- Economics: Small Business
- Life Skills: Personal Finance
Check your state's or umbrella school's requirements.
Look inside
Open any page to read it full size.
Try it free: 7 pages + a color badge pack
7 real pages from the book
Welcome letter, CEO Contract, 10 Ideas, Idea Filter Traffic Light, Profit Pizza, the money jars, and Family Pitch Night.
Full-color CEO badge pack
All six badges in color, ready to print and cut out.
Color-your-own badge set
The same badges in outline for kids to color.
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Pricing
Sold in paperback on Amazon: a real write-in workbook, 8.5 × 11 in.
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Questions parents ask
Who is the Kid CEO Workbook for?
Kids ages 8 to 13 and the parent who supervises them. There are two tracks: Junior (Acorn) for ages 8–10 and Senior (Oak) for ages 11–13, so siblings can work side by side.
How long does it take?
Six weeks. Each week has four short lessons and a hands-on Project Day, about 23 to 27 hours in all. Go faster or slower to fit your family.
Will my child have to sell to strangers or go online?
No. You're the Board Chair: you approve every sale, price, purchase, and customer contact, hold all the money, and handle anything online. Kids sell only to people you approve, with you there.
Can it count toward homeschool credit?
Each week ends with a school-credit note, and there's an hours log in the back. About 23 to 27 hours works out to roughly a quarter of an elective credit in entrepreneurship, economics, or life skills. Requirements vary by state and umbrella school, so check yours.
What format is it?
A paperback write-in workbook (8.5 × 11 in, 128 pages), with room for kids to write, draw, and do the math right in the book. Parents may photocopy worksheet pages for use in their own household.
Are the Bramble kids real?
No. The Brambles (Caleb, Lily, Owen, Micah, and Rosie) are a made-up family whose CEO Stories open each week. They show what worked and what didn't, so your kids can learn from their mistakes.
What supplies do we need?
A pencil and eraser, crayons or colored pencils, a ruler, a folder or envelope for receipts, and a notebook for extra ideas. Anything your child's business needs gets planned in Week 3, with a starter budget and an optional parent loan.
Does it cover permits and taxes?
It teaches business basics, not legal or tax advice. Permits, cottage-food rules, and sales tax vary by state and town, so check your local rules before your child sells anything.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. Request the free sample above and we'll email you 7 pages from the book plus a color CEO badge pack.
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