Engaging Readers With Real-World Lessons From the Lemonade War
Help me give my students a copy of The Lemonade War which will engage my students in reading while teaching valuable lessons in math, entrepreneurship, and conflict resolution through a fun, relatable story.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rey's classroom raised $306
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
How The Lemonade War Will Help My Students
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies is more than just an engaging story—it's a powerful tool for building essential academic and social-emotional skills.
This novel helps my students:
Improve Reading Comprehension: With accessible language, relatable characters, and a suspenseful plot, this book keeps students motivated to read while challenging them to think critically about character motives and plot development.
Strengthen Vocabulary and Writing Skills: Each chapter introduces new vocabulary in context, which students can apply in discussions and writing exercises that deepen their understanding of narrative structure and persuasive language.
Explore Math and Real-World Problem Solving: The book introduces basic business and math concepts like profit, sales, and money management—making learning practical and fun. It helps students see how math is used in real life.
Learn About Conflict Resolution and Empathy: Through the sibling rivalry at the heart of the story, students discuss emotions, communication, and how to resolve disagreements—a valuable part of building a positive classroom community.
Encourage Entrepreneurial Thinking: Students are inspired to be creative, resourceful, and collaborative—whether through classroom lemonade stand simulations or mini business projects tied to the book.
Having a class set of The Lemonade War will allow all students to read and learn together, participate in literature circles, and engage in meaningful discussions that stretch across subjects.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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