My most memorable experience with Bizworld this year was when the group made a pitch to the ventured capitalist. I never cease to be amazed at discovering "hidden talents" in my students. The day of the pitch the CEO was absent so he picked another student to fulfill his responsibilities. The student he chose does not usually excel in classroom tasks. I discovered, however, that he was a great persuasive speaker. Thanks to Bizworld!I teach Second grade and found this incredible program. Since my class was younger than the recommended age I decided to include our 4th grade buddy class in on this program. It was unbelievable and brought these kids together. They made the most incredible bracelets. Students who get in trouble all the time, or just can't fit in found a place with this program to feel special. Students learned to work together as a team. They learned that things are not easy, but to keep going and not give up. They learned compromise and how to share. The skills learned from your incredible program were so memorable and will last a lifetime. Thanks for creating this amazing program where kids feel special and do not even realize they are learning. I love this program and hope to continue using it in future years. I would love to try your other programs and modify for my younger class too. Thanks so much!

I teach Second grade and found this incredible program. Since my class was younger than the recommended age I decided to include our 4th grade buddy class in on this program. It was unbelievable and brought these kids together. They made the most incredible bracelets. Students who get in trouble all the time, or just can't fit in found a place with this program to feel special. Students learned to work together as a team. They learned that things are not easy, but to keep going and not give up. They learned compromise and how to share. The skills learned from your incredible program were so memorable and will last a lifetime. Thanks for creating this amazing program where kids feel special and do not even realize they are learning. I love this program and hope to continue using it in future years. I would love to try your other programs and modify for my younger class too. Thanks so much!

I loved BizWorld because it helped me understand about how businesses make money.

BizWorld was my favorite unit to teach with 5th graders. I am a huge fan. I loved the multi faceted learning opportunities afforded to my students. They looked forward to being in 5th grade because they knew they would get to do this unit. Student engagement and collaboration were never higher!

Students who may have been quiet and more reserved begin to show leadership qualities as they use their personal skills to benefit their company

We use this program as a project based learning experience to understand business and leadership. Students had lots of fun as they learned

I loved BizWorld because it was oodles of fun making a product and selling it, and going through a real life experience.

I have learned that teamwork is everywhere. It can help you throughout all of your life, and will help you when you get a job

It provides many opportunities for students to solve problems. From creating a business plan, to designing the best product, to critically thinking how to set the price to make the most profit possible.

Teaching BizWorld for 9 years has proven to be very rewarding. Watching children who do not have many friends, who are very quiet, or who are looked at as "different" thrive in BizWorld brings a smile to my face every time. BizWord is a time for all children to find his/her niche in school and in life.