Hot Cocoa Stand Project-Based Learning (Grades 4–6)

A Winter Entrepreneurship Project for Creative, Real-World Learning

Turn your homeschool into a cozy winter business!
This Hot Cocoa Stand Project-Based Learning unit guides your child step-by-step through designing, planning, and running their very own hot chocolate stand.

They’ll explore branding, budgeting, marketing, teamwork, and customer service — all while applying math, writing, and problem-solving in a real-world context that feels more like play than schoolwork.

It’s hands-on, seasonal learning that builds confidence, independence, and entrepreneurial thinking.

💡 Guiding Question

How can we create and operate a successful hot cocoa stand?
This question sparks imagination, practical math, and real-world decision-making as your child learns what it takes to run a small business.

📦 What’s Included

✅ 18 Printable Activity Pages
✅ Brainstorm Your Hot Cocoa Stand Worksheet
✅ Logo, Menu & Branding Design Templates
✅ Recipe Planning & Ingredient Cost Sheets
✅ Market Research + Advertising Pages
✅ Marketing Strategy + “Cocoa-Gram” Activity
✅ Profit & Budgeting Worksheets
✅ “What If…” Scenario Challenges
✅ Final Reflection + Presentation Pages
✅ Extension Activities for Older Learners

🧠 Skills Your Child Will Build

• Budgeting, financial literacy, and math application
• Branding, persuasive writing, and creative design
• Teamwork, leadership, and communication
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Reflection and iterative thinking

❄️ How It Works

Your child takes full ownership — choosing their stand’s name, designing a logo, planning recipes, setting prices, and running “marketing campaigns.”
They’ll use creative thinking and real-world logic to calculate costs, estimate profits, and reflect on what makes a small business succeed.

Every activity is print-and-go and takes about 30–40 minutes. Use it as a 2–3 week project, a festive mini-unit, or a family winter challenge!

🎁 Why Homeschool Families Love It

• Combines math, ELA, and entrepreneurship naturally
• Inspires creativity and self-confidence
• Perfect for winter learning blocks, business units, or holiday fun
• Flexible for solo projects, siblings, or co-op teams
• Easy to scale for different ages and ability levels

🏆 Extension Ideas

• Run a family “Cocoa Stand Challenge”
• Source local or fair-trade ingredients
• Create a digital ad or mini commercial
• Research cocoa history or global chocolate production

Build real-world business and money skills in a joyful, hands-on way this winter.
Print, plan, and watch your child’s confidence grow—one cup at a time!