I hope you had a great summer and are getting excited for the school year to begin. The first few weeks can be busy, fun, but also overwhelming. We’d like to offer you two PD sessions that will help you start the year strong.

Activity Spotlight: The Bean Game

Monday, August 18, 2025 | 2:00 PM PT

The Bean Game is easily one of NGPF’s most popular activities, for good reason. It’s hands-on, collaborative, and sparks powerful discussions about budgeting, decision-making, and trade-offs.

In this interactive PD session, you’ll:

• Play The Bean Game from a student’s perspective
  
  
• Explore teacher-tested tips for smooth implementation
  
  
• Discover supplemental resources that make this activity even more impactful
  

If you’re looking for a fun and memorable way to introduce personal finance during the first week of school, The Bean Game is a must.

Beginner Series: Navigating the NGPF Website

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 2:00 PM PT

If you’re new to NGPF, welcome! We want to make sure you get the most out of our website, curriculum, PD, and advocacy tools from day one.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Navigate the NGPF website with ease
  
  
• Find exactly what you need, quickly
  
  
• Understand where each type of resource lives in the curriculum
  

This is the perfect session to boost your confidence before diving into lesson planning.

And Don’t Forget…

This is also the final week before our Back-to-School Virtual Conference!
Join us for an energizing day with expert-led sessions, classroom-ready resources, and our keynote speaker, Mellody Hobson.

Explore the conference schedule and sign up now!

Start your year with fresh ideas, proven activities, and the confidence to bring your best into the classroom. We’ll see you at PD this week!

About the Author

Albert Perez

As NGPF's Professional Development Program Manager, Albert leads Professional Development, works with school districts, and supports the implementation of NGPF's personal finance curriculum.

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