Sep 08, 2024

Boost Classroom Engagement with NGPF Arcade Games

In today's classroom, engagement can be one of the toughest challenges. Enter the NGPF Arcadea library of free, award-winning online games designed to engage your students and boost critical thinking skills. 

Games in the classroom offer a host of benefits. They create active learning experiences, provide instant feedback, promote collaboration & friendly competition, and they're FUN! The NGPF Arcade: 

  • Features 12 online personal finance games to teach your students about finance topics
  • Includes student reflection worksheets to spur further learning and discussion
  • Was recognized by Common Sense Education in their "Best Business and Finance Games" category
  • Is played more than 10 million times annually!

 

Join a September Virtual PD session to explore NGPF Arcade games and learn how to implement them in your classroom! 

 
September 9, 2024

5pm PT / 8pm ET

Arcade:
Budgeting with Money Magic

 
Sept 17, 2024

4pm PT / 7pm ET

Arcade:
STAX

 
September 23, 2024

5pm PT / 8pm ET

Arcade:
The Ethics of Shady Sam

 

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.

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