Today's the day! We're super excited that How To Raise Entrepreneurial Kids is now live on Amazon and in bookstores around the world. Clever Tykes co-founder Jodie Cook teamed up with best-selling business author Daniel Priestley to create this hugely valuable resource for parents and educators. It's...
This article was written and contributed by Laura Zitver, founder of Road Awareness For Toddlers (RAFT). Life as we know it Since COVID-19 has emerged it has affected all our lives in some way. We are required to socially distance from others, meaning the way we travel...
I’m super excited to announce the launch of a brand new book! How to raise entrepreneurial kids has been written with Daniel Priestley, a friend and co-author whose work I admire. The book contains stories from both our childhoods as well as those of 200+ entrepreneurs and parents....
The coronavirus pandemic has seen schools across the UK shut their doors except for the children of key workers. The majority of the summer's exams have also been cancelled leaving many students in limbo. However, for younger children, especially those in primary school, there has...
Children are now growing up in the age of technology, a world nothing like the one older generations (or any over the age of 20!) experienced during their childhood. There are heaps of apps, websites, games and videos for them to browse. This abundance of...
Creativity involves the use of imagination and ideas to come up with something of value; a physical invention, piece of art or a solution to a problem. Throughout our education, life and working careers, creativity may play a significant role in development and success. Creativity...
Comedian, actor, cartoonist and poet Phill Jupitus recently joined us to talk about his stand-up career, influences and achievements. Phill tells us about his journey from painting a steamroller to having two doctorates, despite never having gone to university. The former Buzzcocks team captain was interviewed by...
Give the gift of confidence, resourcefulness and positivity to pupils in a UK primary school of your choice. "Eva's attitude has changed since reading the Clever Tykes books. She has started putting a lot more effort into everything. Challenges no longer end in tears, Eva...
There are approximately 95,000 elementary schools in the USA. We're looking to raise just over $1 million to gift Clever Tykes storybooks and resources to every one of them. It was introductions from our awesome network of readers and supporters that helped secure the equivalent sponsorship in...
Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, shares key moments from his childhood and career in our latest podcast episode The former managing director of retail giant John Lewis was interviewed by Clever Tykes co-founder Jodie Cook as part of the Creating Useful People podcast series, which explores...
The Clever Tykes podcast, Creating Useful People, interviews super successful business people and creatives about the childhood influences that shaped their lives and careers. Having interviewed ten people so far, we’ve started to identify trends between them; trends that appear to link successful people together. The...
Overall, 2017 has been a fantastic year for Clever Tykes, with the storybooks being gifted to all UK primary schools in January, then schools all around the world incorporating the books and resources into their teaching. We plan to expand our reach further in 2018...
On 16th November 2017 it was announced that Clever Tykes had won Entrepreneurs' Champion of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2017. This is a huge award for us because it recognises the power of role models in creating more entrepreneurs, even if those role models...
On Saturday 20th May 2017 Jodie Cook, our co-founder, gave her TEDx talk at TEDx Aston University, alongside 9 other speakers. The day was organised by the TEDxAston University team and was held at iCentrum in the Science Park. Jodie's TEDx talk: Creating useful people Jodie's bio on the...
We've had such great feedback from primary schools on our digital enterprise portal with storybooks, teaching resources and lesson plans for KS2 PSHE and citizenship, we thought we'd celebrate by creating some desktop backgrounds that teachers, students and parents can use! Choose your favourite, click on...
World Book Day isn’t just about celebrating your favourite book, it’s about celebrating authors, specific characters, and most importantly, reading! Every year schools from over 100 countries across the globe celebrate literature in one of the most fun and dynamic ways possible – they dress up...
The Clever Tykes storybooks are not only known for encouraging enterprising characteristics and attributes, but also for the bright, energetic illustrations that jump off the page. We sat down with the Clever Tykes illustrator, Sam Moore, to ask him some questions about drawing and why...
We're famous! Jodie Cook from Clever Tykes discusses the Clever Tykes books being given to all 23,000+ primary schools in the UK, with thanks to Lloyds Banking Group for their support. Interview held on 30th November 2016 at 7:50am with Adrian Goldberg. Thank you to BBC...
Today, there are more career options than ever before. With multiple higher education options, apprenticeship schemes and more support available to those looking to start their own business, there is a world of opportunity out there. As building a business seems increasingly popular and accessible, should...
John Moore is an entrepreneurial accountant who has been an associate of Clever Tykes since its inception. John has four children and answered our Clever Tykes ambassador questions. Tell us about you: I am an entrepreneurial accountant, working with an exciting accountancy practice who are looking to...
I am a huge advocate of the entrepreneurial messages and characteristics that you are driving. I think it is a fantastic idea to instil the idea of entrepreneurship into children from a young age. This is a great way to open children up to the idea of not always following conventional paths and giving them the belief and confidence to pursue their own creative business ideas.
The Clever Tykes series are such a wonderful way to introduce ‘enterprise’ to children from a young age – I can’t recommend them highly enough, and strongly urge parents to read along with their child as there is no doubt the stories will stimulate lots of questions and interest!
I found Walk-it Willow easy to read and full of lovely messages that children can take from it. It touched on taking responsibility, problem solving, admitting mistakes and also the work it takes to run a small business. Willow is entertaining but very human. A lovely story.