For Educators

Story-Based Business Education for the Classroom

Today’s students need more than academic knowledge—they need real-world thinking skills that help them understand how ideas become action, how problems are solved, and how effort leads to outcomes.

Eddie the Entrepreneur is a children’s book and learning resource designed to support educators in introducing business literacy and entrepreneurial thinking in an age-appropriate, engaging way—through story.

What Is Eddie the Entrepreneur?

Eddie the Entrepreneur is a story-based learning series that introduces foundational business and life skills through relatable characters and real-world scenarios.

The stories follow Eddie, a curious student who notices problems in his community and works through ideas, planning, collaboration, and persistence to solve them. Students learn by observing—not memorizing—how decisions are made and how challenges are addressed.

This makes Eddie the Entrepreneur an ideal supplemental resource across multiple learning environments.

How Educators Use Eddie the Entrepreneur

Eddie the Entrepreneur is commonly used in:

• Elementary classrooms (K–5)

• Middle school enrichment and electives

• Afterschool and expanded learning programs

• Career exploration and CTE-aligned activities

• Libraries and community-based learning programs

Educators use the books to:

• Spark discussion and critical thinking

• Introduce real-world vocabulary in context

• Encourage creativity and problem-solving

• Connect learning to students’ everyday experiences

Learning Outcomes for Students

Through the stories and companion resources, students are exposed to:

• Problem-solving and critical thinking

• Communication and idea-sharing

• Planning and goal-setting

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Basic financial and business concepts

• Responsibility, follow-through, and ethics

These outcomes support college, career, and life readiness without requiring prior business knowledge from educators.

Classroom-Friendly by Design

✔ Story-first approach (no lectures or worksheets required to start)
✔ Age-appropriate language for elementary and middle grades
✔ Inclusive, relatable characters
✔ Flexible use (read-aloud, small group, independent reading)
✔ Discussion-ready without additional prep

The books are designed to complement—not replace—existing curriculum.

Standards & Alignment

Eddie the Entrepreneur supports learning goals aligned with:

• English Language Arts (reading, discussion, comprehension)

• Career awareness and exploration

• Social-emotional learning (SEL)

• College and Career Readiness (CCR)

• Career Technical Education (CTE) awareness and mindset development

Educators often pair the stories with writing prompts, discussions, or project-based learning activities.

Free Resources for Educators

We offer free, educator-friendly resources to support classroom use, including:

• Student worksheets and activities

• Business vocabulary guides

• Discussion prompts

• Printable resources for group use

No account or purchase required to access many of these materials.

👉 Access free educator resources:
eddietheentrepreneur.com/free

For Schools, Districts & Programs

If you are:

• A classroom teacher

• A school administrator

• An afterschool or expanded learning leader

• A district or community organization

We’re happy to discuss:

• Bulk orders

• Classroom sets

• Program integration

• Speaking or reading events

• Pilot or partnership opportunities

👉 Contact us here:
eddietheentrepreneur.com/contact

Our Commitment to Educators

We believe:

• Business literacy is a life skill

• Early exposure builds confidence and curiosity

• Learning should be engaging and relevant

• Educators deserve flexible, low-prep resources

Eddie the Entrepreneur was created to support the important work you do—helping students connect learning to the real world.

Ready to Bring Eddie to Your Classroom?

Explore the books and see how story-based business education can engage your students.

👉 Explore the Eddie the Entrepreneur Books