This curriculum strives to show students how the lessons they learn in school have practical uses in the real world. In these lesson plans, students play the role of entrepreneurs and companies–creating and selling products as they learn their academic subjects. NJPRO believes that these lessons will help provide students with the problem-solving skills that their future employers will value. The Foundation also believes that students will learn better when information is presented in a meaningful context and used to accomplish a specific goal.

This curriculum offers a wealth of opportunities for parents to get more involved in educating their children in an engaging, productive way. Parents could:

• Read the “New Jersey Entrepreneur Spotlight” with your children and discuss what your child wants to be when they grow up.
• Explore the Internet with your children by visiting the links listed in the curriculum, where you can play interactive games and learn about business together.
• Volunteer to visit your child’s classroom and help teach these lessons.

Parents can access the student page of this Web site to see the individual worksheets and links that their children may be using.

Parents can access the business page of this Web site to see the stories of real business people and how education relates to business.

Please contact at 609-393-7707, ext. 201, for advice on how to use this curriculum with your child or help on how to encourage your local school to use this in the classroom.