Run a little shop
Each stall has two members. Choose a partner, agree what to make or share, and take turns welcoming customers and recording sales.
LITTLE SHOPS. BIG POSSIBILITIES.
Little Makers
Market✦
A Children’s Day Celebration
Children create a small shop, showcase what they make or share, meet neighbours and learn the joy of giving back.
14 November 20264:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Open air stalls beside A–G Block
Open air stalls beside A–G Block
✂ CREATE SOMETHING☀ TRY SOMETHING NEW♡ GIVE TOGETHER
YOUR FAMILY’S QUICK GUIDE
A little shop. A day to remember.
What can we sell?
Food, crafts, books, plants and playful experiences.
Find an idea ↗How do we join?
Choose an idea, team up if you like and prepare your shop details.
See the steps ↗What do we need?
A small counter, a little preparation and a helping grown up.
Get ready ↗What will kids learn?
Confidence, creativity, money skills and the joy of giving.
Discover the learning ↗THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOUR FAMILY
Pick your part in the market.
Come, browse & cheer
No stall? Come as a customer. Ask children about what they made, visit different shops and encourage their efforts.
Visit the Giveaway Corner
Bring gently used toys, clothes or children’s essentials. Families can contribute even if they are not running a stall.
Want to run a stall? Start here.
- Choose a partner. There are two members per stall.
- Pick your idea. Agree on a shop name and what you will make, grow or share.
- Register your pair. Follow the instructions in the residents’ event message. Have both children’s names and ages, your shop idea and a parent’s contact ready.
Space is limited. Please wait for stall confirmation before spending money on your setup.
WHAT WILL YOUR LITTLE BUSINESS BE?
So many ways to make it yours.
Make it, bake it, grow it or give something once loved a new home. Choose a small collection you can prepare comfortably.
Little Lemonade Co.
Classic lemonade, mint lemonade or a simple fruit cooler.
Kids can: name the drink, decorate cups and welcome customers.
Parents help: prepare, store and pour.
Parents help: prepare, store and pour.
Cookie & Cupcake Corner
Cookies, mini cupcakes, brownies or homemade chocolate packets.
Kids can: decorate, pack and label.
Parents help: bake and list ingredients.
Parents help: bake and list ingredients.
The Bracelet Bar
Friendship bracelets, bead keychains, bag charms and loom bands.
Kids can: choose colours and make a small collection.
Parents help: manage small parts and finishing.
Parents help: manage small parts and finishing.
Tiny Art Studio
Bookmarks, greeting cards, mini paintings, magnets or painted pebbles.
Kids can: create original pieces and tell their story.
Parents help: dry, package and display.
Parents help: dry, package and display.
Little Garden Shop
Seedlings in painted pots, small plants or tiny flower bouquets.
Kids can: paint pots and make care labels.
Parents help: choose plants and wrap bouquets.
Parents help: choose plants and wrap bouquets.
Books & Tiny Treasures
Preloved books, complete puzzles, clean toys or costumes.
Kids can: pick favourites and recommend them.
Parents help: check condition and completeness.
Parents help: check condition and completeness.
Still looking for your idea?
🍿 More food shops
Popcorn cones, fruit cups, simple sandwiches, a sweet shop or little gift boxes. Keep the menu short. Plan covered portions, ingredient labels and appropriate storage with an adult.
🧶 More handmade treasures
Origami, clay creations, pom pom toys, decorated pencils, paper flowers and handmade stationery. Older children could offer crochet. Candles or soaps should be made beforehand with a knowledgeable adult.
🌈 Beauty & creative play
Older children may enjoy simple face painting, temporary tattoos or braids and beads. These need parent supervision, suitable products and the customer’s parent’s agreement.
Little prices, lots of happy customers.
Suggested price points: ₹20 · ₹30 · ₹50 · ₹75 · ₹100. Larger handmade pieces might be ₹150 or ₹200. Work out your costs first.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Two age groups. Two members per stall.
Chotus · Ages 3 to 7
Decorate a shop sign, greet a neighbour or hand over a purchase. A grown up can help with preparation and counting money.
Young Stars · Ages 8 to 15
Plan a small budget, make or select products and track sales. Share the jobs of shopkeeper and cashier with your partner.
All families welcome
Browse the stalls, cheer on the children or bring something to the Giveaway Corner.
MAKE THE PREPARATION PART OF THE FUN
Small steps.
Lovely little shops.
A borrowed table can become a proper little counter with a painted cardboard front, two light supports, a short striped awning and a clear shop sign.
Keep it about 3 to 4 feet wide, with products at a comfortable height. Adults should handle cutting, assembly and securing the structure.
Check your allocated space before building. Tables, shared materials and other inclusions will be confirmed with registration.
Before you make
- Choose a shop name and one main product.
- Make a sample and estimate its cost.
- Agree a sensible spending limit.
- Start with a small batch you can manage.
In the days before
- Make, check and pack your products.
- Write a clear price list.
- Practise a friendly greeting and product description.
- Prepare a simple costs and sales sheet.
Pack for market day
- Products, price board and shop sign
- Cloth, trays and a few display baskets
- Pen, notebook and agreed payment setup
- Water, tissues and a bag for waste
- Ingredient labels for food items
WHAT CHILDREN TAKE HOME
Much more than
money in a jar.
A little more confidence
Introduce their shop, speak to a customer and explain their work.
An idea brought to life
Make choices, solve small problems and see a project through.
Real money skills
Understand cost, price, sales, change and profit through real transactions.
Teamwork & patience
Share roles, take turns and handle a quiet spell or a busy moment.
The joy of giving
Record the money raised and see how shopping at the market can help children at an orphanage.
Success can be one brave hello, one handmade product or one happy customer. Every child’s effort counts.
YOUR VISIT
Meet us at the market.
When
Saturday, 14 November 2026
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where
Open air stalls beside A–G Block, Esteem Kings Court.
What to bring
Come ready to browse. If you would like to give, bring gently used toys, clothes or children’s essentials.
GIVING BACK
Little shops with a purpose.
Proceeds from the market will support an orphanage.
Support a maker
Choose a handmade gift or a preloved treasure and ask the young shopkeeper about it.
Giveaway Corner
Donate gently used toys, clothes and children’s essentials. Choose items in good condition for another child to enjoy.
Lend a hand
Two volunteers are needed to help receive and organise items at the Giveaway Corner. Respond through the residents’ event message to volunteer.
AWARDS & HIGHLIGHTS
Four reasons to cheer.
Best Looking Stall
Best Shopkeeper
Highest Earner
Most Generous Giver
PARENTS ASK. WE ANSWER.
A few things you might be wondering.
Does my child have to make everything?
No. They can make, bake or grow something with help, or curate preloved books, toys and puzzles. Give your child a real role they enjoy. Avoid buying large amounts simply to resell.
Can siblings or friends share a stall?
Yes. Register as a pair of siblings or friends. Each stall has two members.
Is my child too young? Can I stay with them?
Chotus are ages 3 to 7 and Young Stars are ages 8 to 15. Parents can help children prepare, handle food and manage payments. Families with younger children are welcome to visit.
Do I need an expensive stall?
No. Use a small sturdy table, a neat cardboard front and a lightweight striped awning or sign. Reuse cloth, trays and baskets. Confirm the space and shared equipment before spending money.
How much should we make or spend?
Set a small family budget, calculate the cost per item and make a manageable batch. Attendance and demand are not yet known, so avoid producing large quantities. Plan what you will do with unsold items.
Will tables, power and decorations be provided?
These arrangements are not confirmed yet. List your table and electricity needs when you register. Wait for confirmation before assuming equipment or power will be available.
Is there a stall fee or entry fee?
No fee has been confirmed. Any stall or entry fee, along with what it covers, should be stated in the registration announcement before families commit.
How will payments work?
The payment method will be confirmed before the event. Possibilities include cash, a parent managed QR code or shared market tokens. Keep a record of every sale and have an adult oversee money.
What should we do for a food stall?
Keep the menu simple. Prepare food with an adult, cover it, label ingredients and allergens, and arrange suitable storage and clean serving utensils. Include food details in your stall proposal.
What if we do not sell everything?
That is a normal part of trying a little business. Record what sold, talk about what you learned and take the remaining items home. Agree any sharing or donation of unsold goods separately.
Can we attend without having a stall?
Yes. Residents and families can browse, encourage the shopkeepers and join the activities. You do not need to run a business to be part of the evening.
Who receives the donation? How much do we give?
Market proceeds will support an orphanage. The flyer does not specify a percentage per stall. Check the collection instructions in the residents’ event message.
What happens if it rains?
The market is outdoors beside A–G Block. Check the residents’ event messages for any weather related change.
Where do I register or ask about my stall?
Use the registration instructions in the residents’ event message. Register both members together and wait for confirmation. This website does not reserve a stall.
MY FIRST LITTLE BUSINESS
Count it.
Understand it.
Feel proud of it.
Print this simple sheet and fill it in together when the shop closes.
My Little Makers Market
Esteem Kings Court · 14 November 2026
My name
My shop
What I made or sold
My total costs ₹ __________
Money from sales ₹ __________
My profit: sales less costs ₹ __________
My contribution ₹ __________
Something I learned
CREATE. EARN. SHARE.