How Kids Can Make Money by Selling Stuff

Kids may be interested in learning to make money, and there are various ways parents can help them achieve this. From lemonade stands to house cleaning, there are lots of opportunities for the money-motivated child. In the winter, children can offer to shovel driveways and sidewalks for friends and family members. Bright colorful posters can help kids attract customers to make a good amount of money.

Things You'll Need

  • Lemonade
  • Folding table
  • Money jar
  • Business posters
  • Shovel in the winter

Instructions

  1. Selling Lemonade

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      Step up a small folding table as a lemonade stand and hang posters advertising the price of the lemonade off the table.

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      Stir up some lemonade. Fresh lemonade can be made with the help of parents, or you can use frozen juice concentrate. Lemonade can be kept in a large jug with ice cubes to keep it cold.

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      Hang up posters around your neighborhood advertising your lemonade stand. Parents and friends can also spread the word of your business.

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      Sit outside and offer lemonade to any passing people. Being friendly and using humor can help attract customers.

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      Store any money made from selling lemonade in a money jar to count later.

    Selling Personal Services

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      Create posters advertising the services you are offering. This can be house cleaning, car washing, pet sitting or dog walking. Be sure to include a phone number for people interested.

    • 7

      Hang the posters around the neighborhood. During this time, you can also talk to family and friends about your services. Parents can help you tell new people.

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      Wait for offers and when one is received have parents accompany you to complete the job. Store money from the work in a money jar to count later.

    Babysitting

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      Look for parents in need of babysitting to offer services to. Parents can help you find friends and family members that might need a babysitter.

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      Advertise babysitting service with posters and a newspaper ad if parents will help. The more you advertise, the more calls you will get to babysit.

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      Babysit for the parents whenever needed, being sure to take good care of the children. Any money earned can be added to the money jar.

    Shovel Snow

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      Shovel snow for neighbors and family members in the winter. Use a large shovel and be sure to clear the driveway along with the front sidewalk and porch.

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      Lay salt down after shoveling to ensure that walkways aren't slippery.

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      Ask family and friends to tell others about your shoveling services to make the most money possible.

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