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Offer a service for sale

Plan and offer a simple service to neighbors, like pet feeding, plant watering, or craft-making; set prices, advertise, and learn money management.

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Step-by-step guide to plan and offer a simple service to neighbors

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Economics for Kids: Goods and Services

What you need

Paper, pencil, colouring materials, small notebook, jar or envelope for money, simple supplies for your service (pet bowl or plant watering can or craft supplies), adult supervision required

Step 1

Choose one simple service you want to offer (pet feeding plant watering or making crafts) and write it down.

Step 2

Pick a fun business name and write it on a piece of paper.

Step 3

Decide one fair price and how long a job will take and write both in your notebook.

Step 4

Make a bright flyer on paper that shows your name your service and the price.

Step 5

Show the flyer to an adult and ask for permission and help adding safe contact details.

Step 6

Practice a short polite sentence to say when you tell someone about your service.

Step 7

With an adult help deliver flyers to nearby neighbors or leave them where allowed.

Step 8

When a neighbor replies ask an adult to help set a time for the job.

Step 9

Before each job gather the supplies you need and check your price one more time.

Step 10

Perform the service carefully and follow any safety rules your adult gave you.

Step 11

Collect payment put the money in your jar or envelope and write the amount in your notebook.

Step 12

Decide how much of your earnings to save give and spend and write that plan in your notebook.

Step 13

Say thank you to your customer and ask one question about how you could improve.

Step 14

Take photos of your flyer and your earnings notebook and share your finished business project on DIY.org with a short note about what you learned.

Help!?

I don't have a notebook, jar, or a printer—what can I use instead?

Use loose paper or a notes app for the 'write it down' and 'write both' steps, a sealed envelope or small box instead of the 'jar or envelope' to collect payment, hand-draw the 'bright flyer on paper' if you have no printer, and ask an adult to take the required 'photos of your flyer and your earnings notebook'.

What if neighbors don't reply or I keep forgetting supplies before a job?

If neighbors don't reply after you 'deliver flyers', ask an adult to help follow up or post the flyer where allowed, and make a short checklist in your notebook as part of 'Before each job gather the supplies you need' to prevent forgetting materials and to re-check your price one more time.

How can I change this activity for younger or older kids?

For younger kids, pick a simple service like 'plant watering', have an adult help hand out flyers and handle contact details and payments, and use stickers on the flyer, while older kids can design a digital flyer, set a fair price, schedule jobs themselves, and post the finished project on DIY.org.

How can we extend or personalize the service to make it better?

Add a hand-drawn logo to your 'business name' flyer, offer package deals (for example, three pet feedings at a discount), include a thank-you note when you 'Say thank you to your customer', and track save/give/spend percentages in your notebook to show when you 'share your finished business project on DIY.org'.

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Google Sheet - Point of Sale

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Facts about entrepreneurship and money management for kids

💼 Entrepreneurship: The word comes from French entre-prendre, meaning 'to undertake' — entrepreneurs start new projects.

🐶 Pet sitting: Many pet sitters send daily photo updates to owners so families can see their pets having fun while they're away.

🎨 Arts & crafts: Handmade items have been sold at markets for thousands of years — people have loved crafts since ancient times.

📢 Advertising: A bright flyer with a clear price, picture, and contact info is one of the easiest ways to get neighborhood customers.

🧾 Personal finance: A simple 'Save, Spend, Share' jar or ledger helps kids track earnings and learn budgeting in a fun way.

How do I help my child plan and offer a simple neighborhood service like pet feeding or plant watering?

Start by choosing one simple service your child enjoys, such as pet feeding, plant watering, or making small crafts. Help them set clear tasks, hours, and safety rules. Practice the job together, then decide fair prices and create a short flyer or social post. Teach polite communication for asking neighbors, how to schedule visits, and record payments. Supervise early jobs, review feedback, and adjust pricing or scope as your child gains confidence.

What materials will we need to offer a kid-friendly neighborhood service?

Gather basic supplies: a notebook or simple ledger for bookings and payments, a cash envelope or jar, business cards or printable flyers, a phone for photos and messaging, and service-specific tools like a watering can, pet bowls, leash, treats, or a craft kit. Include safety items—gloves, sanitizer, and a small first-aid kit. Optional extras: stickers for branding, a calculator, and envelopes for receipts. Keep everything organized and age-appropriate.

What ages is this kid-run neighborhood service suitable for?

Young children (5–7) can help with supervised tasks like watering plants or assembling crafts. Ages 8–11 can take on simple, scheduled duties with an adult nearby and start handling small amounts of money. Teens (12–15+) can run more independent services, set prices, and manage basic book-keeping, with parental oversight for safety. Always consider maturity, neighborhood rules, and pet-owner preferences; some tasks may require adult involvement regardless of age.

What are the benefits and safety tips for kids offering small neighborhood services?

Benefits include responsibility, communication skills, early money management, and community connection. Children learn pricing, customer service, and record-keeping while gaining confidence. For safety: verify neighbors are comfortable, accompany younger kids, avoid handling unfamiliar animals alone, limit posting personal information online, and set clear boundaries and schedules. Always have parental permission for jobs and payments, and teach kids to report any concerns immediately.

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Offer a service for sale

Plan and offer a simple service to neighbors, like pet feeding, plant watering, or craft-making; set prices, advertise, and learn money management.

Table of contents

Step-by-step guide to plan and offer a simple service to neighbors

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Here at SafeTube, we're on a mission to create a safer and more delightful internet. 😊

Economics for Kids: Goods and Services

What you need

Paper, pencil, colouring materials, small notebook, jar or envelope for money, simple supplies for your service (pet bowl or plant watering can or craft supplies), adult supervision required

Step 1

Choose one simple service you want to offer (pet feeding plant watering or making crafts) and write it down.

Step 2

Pick a fun business name and write it on a piece of paper.

Step 3

Decide one fair price and how long a job will take and write both in your notebook.

Step 4

Make a bright flyer on paper that shows your name your service and the price.

Step 5

Show the flyer to an adult and ask for permission and help adding safe contact details.

Step 6

Practice a short polite sentence to say when you tell someone about your service.

Step 7

With an adult help deliver flyers to nearby neighbors or leave them where allowed.

Step 8

When a neighbor replies ask an adult to help set a time for the job.

Step 9

Before each job gather the supplies you need and check your price one more time.

Step 10

Perform the service carefully and follow any safety rules your adult gave you.

Step 11

Collect payment put the money in your jar or envelope and write the amount in your notebook.

Step 12

Decide how much of your earnings to save give and spend and write that plan in your notebook.

Step 13

Say thank you to your customer and ask one question about how you could improve.

Step 14

Take photos of your flyer and your earnings notebook and share your finished business project on DIY.org with a short note about what you learned.

Help!?

I don't have a notebook, jar, or a printer—what can I use instead?

What if neighbors don't reply or I keep forgetting supplies before a job?

How can I change this activity for younger or older kids?

How can we extend or personalize the service to make it better?

Watch videos on how to plan and offer a simple service to neighbors

0:00/0:00

Here at SafeTube, we're on a mission to create a safer and more delightful internet. 😊

Google Sheet - Point of Sale

4 Videos

Facts about entrepreneurship and money management for kids

💼 Entrepreneurship: The word comes from French entre-prendre, meaning 'to undertake' — entrepreneurs start new projects.

🐶 Pet sitting: Many pet sitters send daily photo updates to owners so families can see their pets having fun while they're away.

🎨 Arts & crafts: Handmade items have been sold at markets for thousands of years — people have loved crafts since ancient times.

📢 Advertising: A bright flyer with a clear price, picture, and contact info is one of the easiest ways to get neighborhood customers.

🧾 Personal finance: A simple 'Save, Spend, Share' jar or ledger helps kids track earnings and learn budgeting in a fun way.