If your child is good with math, loves to organize or categorize items (by color, letter or number, function, etc.), plays and communicates well with others or enjoys writing, this could be a great field to explore.
One of the easiest ways to explore the field of business and administration is to take a trip to your local library. The organization of information often appeals to kids with a knack for administration, and many staff members in libraries are engaged in organizing and sharing knowledge. (Free books, media and story times are a bonus for the whole family!)
While at your library, check out some books on various business-related topics. You’ll find books for all ages about topics like leadership and money — even typing and keyboarding. From books for small children (like the Berenstain Bears’ Dollars and Sense and The Trouble with Money and Judith Viorst’s Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday) to teens (for ideas, see Amazon’s handy list of top-sellers for teens), you can find a wealth of information.
Kids are usually fascinated with money. Gather up your spare change and open a savings account for them. Take them into the bank so they can begin to get familiar with money management and seeing people who work with money every day.
We've created the Cool Careers video series to give kids an in-depth look at exciting, high-demand careers in Kansas. Watch Episode #12 to see Cool Careers Correspondent Ailia ship over to Kansas City and explore eShipping Distribution Services. There, she unpacks Rozlyn's job as a distribution support specialist and hunts for the ever-satisfying bubble wrap!
From toddlers to young adults, many toys and games help teach key business concepts, including:
