Curious George Lemonade Stand
#15 of 203 in Curious George New Adventures Series
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What’s inside...
There's nothing like a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day! With that in mind, George decides to set up his own lemonade stand to earn money for a new soccer ball. But George has a lot to learn about running a stand. With help from his friend Betsy, George's stand becomes such a success that there are too many customers and not enough lemonade. Will he figure out how to satisfy all his customers and earn enough money for a new soccer ball? This Green Light Reader based on Curious George, the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV show, also includes bonus activities to help reinforce the concepts presented in the story.
Discussion points
What do you think made Curious George want to start a lemonade stand?
How do you think George felt when more and more customers came to his stand?
What are some ways George tried to solve problems at his lemonade stand?
If you were going to sell something like George, what would it be and why?
What did you learn from how George handled the challenges he faced?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate to George by asking about times they've wanted to start something new and how they felt about it.
Discuss the importance of persistence and problem-solving by focusing on how George handled the challenges he encountered.
Highlight George’s creativity and resourcefulness, and ask your child how they too might use similar skills in their own activities.
Use the book as an opportunity to teach basic business principles like supply and demand in simple and relatable terms.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Entrepreneurship
Explanation: Curious George sets up a lemonade stand, demonstrating initiative and business basics.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of hard work and innovation by setting up their own small projects or helping in family businesses.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: George encounters various challenges while running his lemonade stand but finds inventive solutions.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to think creatively to overcome obstacles they encounter in daily activities or school projects.
Example Lesson: Understanding Money and Transactions
Explanation: Throughout the story, George learns about handling money and making change while selling lemonade.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply these concepts during school fundraisers, or in managing their allowance, enhancing their math skills and financial understanding.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: George is responsible for managing the stand and ensuring his customers are satisfied.
Real-World Application: This can translate into children taking on small responsibilities at home or in school, learning accountability and reliability.
Example Lesson: Social Skills
Explanation: Interacting with customers, George improves his communication skills and manners.
Real-World Application: Children can use these skills in everyday interactions, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively and politely with others.