The Secret Millionaires Club Learn & Earn program teaches financial literacy and entrepreneurship through activities for the classroom, home, and other settings where students and families learn. It was developed to extend the lessons of the Secret Millionaires Club webisodes and prime-time TV specials, both of which feature Warren Buffett. Now, classrooms, homes, and learning settings across the country can benefit from the knowledge of this financial guru and his fictional friends! A robust array of materials sponsored by the Fairholme Foundation has been developed for distribution to schools, youth organizations, afterschool clubs, and families. Classroom-specific activities are aligned to Common Core State Standards to ensure maximum integration and implementation.
A cornerstone of the program is an annual national competition challenging kids throughout the country to come up with new business ideas. The first annual “Grow Your Own Business Challenge” garnered nationwide participation from families, teachers, and youth organizations. Winners received $5,000 each and were celebrated in Omaha, where they shared their business ideas with Mr. Buffett. Read more about the winners here.
The second annual “Grow Your Own Business Challenge” closed February 15, 2013. Individuals or teams of 2 to 4 students, ages 7 to 16, were asked to submit their entries to win prizes and a chance to meet Mr. Buffett! Winners will be announced in May 2013.
The Secret Millionaires Club is an animated series featuring Warren Buffett as mentor to a group of entrepreneurial kids whose adventures lead them to encounter and solve financial and business problems. The series teaches the basic components of making sound financial decisions and starting a business. Currently featuring 26 short online webisodes and two TV specials, the Secret Millionaires Club will expand to include a new 22-episode TV series due to launch on the HUB cable network in March 2013. The animated series was created by A Squared Entertainment. Watch webisodes!
Teachers can
- Watch the SMC webisodes with their students.
- Find educational activities corresponding to the webisodes. All activities are aligned to national core math and financial literacy standards for grades 3–6.
- Start an Afterschool Secret Millionaires Club.
Parents can
- Watch the SMC webisodes with their children.
- Find family activities corresponding to the webisodes.
- Start an Afterschool Secret Millionaires Club.
Volunteers can
- Watch the SMC webisodes with kids.
- Find volunteer guides or activities corresponding to the webisodes.
- Start an Afterschool Secret Millionaires Club.
