Lesson Plan
Lemonade Stand Launch
Students will explore essential employability skills—teamwork, communication, and planning—by reading a lemonade stand story and then collaboratively planning and presenting their own mini-venture.
Introducing these skills through a familiar, hands-on context helps 5th graders see how clear roles, effective communication, and thoughtful planning apply both to a fun class project and to real-world jobs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Slide-Deck Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Team Talk Circle
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Running Our Business
Roles & Responsibilities
Budgeting Basics
Marketing Your Stand
Communication & Teamwork
Key Takeaways

Reading


Discussion

