A number of cool websites devote themselves to helping young kids get a start in the business world. Starting off with a lemonade stand is an old favorite. They can then manage the money they earn. Other ideas for young kids range from walking dogs to craft-making to pulling weeds in a neighbor’s yard. Car washing is also a standard that has earned allowances for kids over the years.

In an effort to develop this interest, many sites suggest parents begin by playing educational games involving business start-ups. Disney, PBS and other TV programming can also be used as an aid in this process. Monopoly is a very popular game but it also teaches children about buying and selling and the ramifications of both processes. There are many online games geared specifically for kids to teach money management and basic business principles.

Once an interest is developed, then the next step is implementation. Check out the following sites for additional information and ideas for kid-based businesses: Homeschool Entrepreneur:

Business ideas for kids
Mommy Savers: Business Ideas for kids
Show kids the Money: How to start a craft business
eHow: How to start a business for kids
Entrepreneur: How to start a kid-focused business
Gaebler: Ways for kids to make money
Creating wealth from birth: Encourage your child to start their own business

For Parents, there are many books and publications that can be a great source. However, the online availability of information is perhaps the best collaboration of materials to help your child become one of tomorrow’s business tycoons.

Finally- a recent article in Business Week entitled “Business Courses Give Kids a Leg Up” is a great testimony to this philosophy.

So what does this NASA Kids Club do? It isn’t a club in the traditional sense, it is a collection of games and videos online to keep your kids entertained. It also isn’t just about entertaining. They teach kids about NASA and what they do as well as various things about space. It is actually pretty cute. They even have Elmo and Buzz Lightyear involved. I really think it is worth you checking out. I always try out a few of the games before I let my kids play anything. I want to be sure that it is something that I want them exposed to. Trust me this is very safe. I hope that you found this website to be as cool as I did.