Remote-control car 🚗 or start a small slime business?

Hi Sylver!

🛍️ Budgeting Like a Young Entrepreneur! 💰

Meet Alex, a 5th-grade student with a big dream—he wants to buy a new remote-control car 🚗 or maybe start a small slime business to sell to his classmates! But before he can do that, Alex needs to be smart with his money. That means making a budget!

Alex gets a weekly allowance of USD100 and sometimes earns extra by doing chores like washing the dishes or feeding the pets. One day, his teacher announced a “Mini Market Day” where students can sell homemade products to practice being young entrepreneurs. Alex got excited! He thought, “What if I make colorful slime and sell it at school?” 🎨

But wait—before buying glue, glitter, or containers, Alex grabs a pencil and notebook. He knows he needs to figure out:

💸 How much money do I already have?
🛒 What supplies will I need and how much will they cost?
📊 How many slime jars should I sell to earn enough for the car—and maybe even more?

• What will he do if something unexpected comes up, like needing to buy a gift or replace his broken headphones?