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Nothing tastes better than a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day, especially after several long hours of selling it under the sun (or more likely, helping your kids do it). <\/p>\n

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Lemonade stands are a great way for kids to practiceimportant life skills. Here\u2019s everything you\u2019ll want to know for a successful summer stand. Plus, some fun facts to entertain your customers with. <\/p>\n

When life gives you lemons, use it as a learning opportunity <\/h3>\n

Children can learn a lot standing behind a decorated folding table, waving at passing cars with a smile that says, \u201cPlease won\u2019t you buy a glass of my homemade lemonade!\u201d<\/p>\n

Though they may not immediately realize it, decorating a sign to attract customers shows kids the importance of advertising. Counting change and inventory is a way to practicealgebra. And interacting with customers teaches the value of communication. <\/p>\n

Lemonade stands are often a child\u2019s first chance to implement these in a real-world situation, because they provide a simple way to practice entrepreneurial skills. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt strips down entrepreneurship to its basic elements,\u201d Lyn\u00e9e Fife, executive director at Kids Markets, told the Deseret News. \u201cYou make something, you sell it, you serve a customer, you handle money and any kid can do it.\u201d<\/p>\n

From this experience, children pick upmany skills that prepare them for future opportunities. <\/p>\n

Soft skills<\/h3>\n

What happens if the weather turns sour? Or the lemonade turns out a little tart? These minor bumps in the road teach problem-solving, encouraging kids to build solutions and practice critical thinking and resilience. <\/p>\n

Some of the soft skills children gain include marketing and sales experience like managing investment, recording profit and net costs and budgeting for supplies. <\/p>\n

Plus, most lemonade stands aren\u2019t a one-man band. Working with friends or family members requires teamwork, delegation and splitting the profits. <\/p>\n

Hard skills<\/h3>\n

If kids set up shop in their neighborhood, most customers will be likely be familiar faces. But talking with other passersby will introducethem to safely interacting with strangers. What\u2019s more, spending a day on the sidewalk educateschildren on proper traffic safety and how to behave around busy streets with moving vehicles. <\/p>\n

Making change, counting inventory and tracking sales gives young entrepreneurs a chance to practice their algebra skills. (A perfect way to keep up until school starts up again in the fall!)<\/p>\n

And, who\u2019d have thought kids could familiarize themselves with health codes while on the job? Keeping the stand organized during operation helpskids understand the importance of cleanliness and proper hygiene. <\/p>\n

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These skills are applicable to any future career.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll these kids aren\u2019t going to go on to become entrepreneurs, but these skills that they learn will serve them throughout the rest of their life,\u201d Fife said.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, kids go home with not only a little spending money, but the confidence that comes from accomplishing a goal, learning responsibility and gaining a new sense of independence. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe lessons are endless,\u201d Fife continued. \u201cAnd my favorite thing about a lemonade stand is they don\u2019t even realize the lessons they\u2019re learning; they just think it\u2019s fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tips for sweet success<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re going to commit to a day in the sun, you\u2019ll want to know your kids will come out of it with a smile on their face. Here are five tips for them to follow for the best experience. <\/p>\n

Find a good spot:<\/b> Popular street corners are the best places for lots of visibility where you can catch the eye of potential customers. <\/p>\n

Choose a reasonable price:<\/b> If your cup costs too much, you\u2019ll drive business away (or more accurately, your customer will drive right by). But, if your deal is too good, you won\u2019t make any profit. Finding a balance is key. <\/p>\n

Offer treats or snacks with your lemonade: <\/b>A broad selection appeals to a variety of customers. Consider adding some appeal to your stand with something salty like chips, or sweet like cookies and cupcakes. <\/p>\n

Set a goal:<\/b> Success is better measured when you put a benchmark to it. Give yourself a target to guide your work, like aiming for a set revenue or saving your earnings for something specific. <\/p>\n

Have fun!<\/b> Dress up and make fun signs to stand out. Get your friends to join in too to make the day extra entertaining. It is summer after all!<\/p>\n

A bonus tip for parents<\/h3>\n

Help your kids by supervising and giving advice, but don\u2019t micromanage. Children get the most out of their experience when they learn from their own choices. Keep an eye out and step in if needed, but let them practice a little bit of independence. <\/p>\n

Fife\u2019s advice for parents is to \u201cbe their children\u2019s guide\u201d and recognize that a childhood lemonade stand is a safe place for their children to learn important lessons.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s tricky, because as parents, we want to see our kids be successful. We innately take over sometimes,\u201d Fife said, adding that it\u2019s important for parents to recognize that \u201csitting back and letting them, you know, do it themselves is really where the kids are going to learn the most.\u201d<\/p>\n

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5 fun facts you probably didn\u2019t know about lemonade stands<\/h3>\n
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  • American lemonade stands date back to the mid-1800s in industrial New York, where they started out as a \u201cgrown-up\u2019s business,\u201d according to Smithsonian magazine.<\/li>\n
  • Lemonade has been subject to inflation too, nearly tripling in price since 1980, according to the Federal Reserve of St. Louis\u2019 The FRED blog. <\/li>\n
  • The origin of pink lemonade is somewhat of a mystery. Read a few of the likely stories here. <\/li>\n
  • The most money raised at a lemonade stand in 24 hours is more than $50,000, a record recorded in 2023, per the Guinness World Records website. All earnings from the stand went to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. <\/li>\n
  • Lemonade stands are illegal in some states. Utah was the first to pass what\u2019s referred to as a \u201cLemonade Stand Law\u201d, which allows minors to occasionally operate businesses without a permit. <\/li>\n
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    • Other states followed suit and passed similar laws, but not all states have, meaning lemonade stands are still illegal in some. Check here to see if your state allow stands without a permit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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