Hi, parents, my name is Alina Abid, and I run Chatterpillar Kids. I have experience working with elementary students as a lead teacher for the past 4.5 years. Seeing today's stuggling economy and the tough job market has me concerned about the future of young children who are still in school. The education system seems to be failing them that's why many parents look for alternatives like homeschooling or investing in extracurricular activities outside the standard curriculum. I was always fascinated by business (I've a Bachelors in Business Management) and having the freedom to be your own boss, answering to no one. So, I thought why not encourage children to adapt a more business-oriented mindset from early on? Hence, this program was born. 

I lead group discussions, teaching students important business concepts and dissecting various business models. We discuss the pros and cons, do online research to understand the target market better, and explore ways to improve the business idea so it's ten times better than the original. Students also get the opportunity to show and tell their product/service ideas, find its flaws, negotiate like a business owner, and practice sell their unique ideas to an audience. Business communication and critical thinking is at the heart of our program. After graduation, we'll be here to support your child in their business endeavors, offering free consultations and marketing opportunities to turn their idea into reality and scale upward.