Experiential learning opportunity

3-5 IDEA Market Experience

All of NB
March 2026
Areas of interest: Business, English Language Arts, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Personal Wellness, Social Studies
The Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the Pond-Deshpande Centre, is excited to announce the IDEA Market Experience for Grade 3–5 classes!
The 3-5 IDEA Market Experience includes four components:
1. Live Online Kickoff Event (March 26 @ 9 to 10am): An exciting kickoff event featuring an expert guest speaker from the Pond-Deshpande Centre. During the event, students will be introduced to the concept of social entrepreneurship through real-world problem solving and creative thinking, setting the stage for developing their own impact-driven ideas.
2. Kit: Classes will receive a mailed kit that includes materials required for the 3-5 IDEA Market Kit learning activities.
3. Learning Activities (March 30 to May 8): Implement the 3-5 IDEA Market Kit learning activities in your classroom.
4. Professional learning (March 30 to May 8): Drop-in support will be available for 6-weeks following the kickoff event, allowing educators to reflect, ask questions, share successes, and discuss challenges with COE team members and peers.
Educators who are selected to participate commit to attending the 1-hour live event and delivering the 3-5 IDEA Market Kit learning activities between March 30 and May 8 with the materials provided. Attendance at the professional learning is optional, sessions will be recorded. 
To register for the event, click here. Spaces are limited.
To learn more about the 3-5 IDEA Market Kit learning activities, click here.
*A similar activity for grades 3-5 French immersion classes will follow*