The holidays are near and NGPF has a festive lineup of Virtual PD sessions to help you keep your students engaged, wrap up your semester with confidence, and sprinkle a little seasonal joy into your classroom. 

NGPF Virtual PDs are one-hour, live Zoom sessions packed with lesson ideas, instructional strategies, and content updates. You'll collaborate with educators from across the country in an interactive, supportive environment, leaving each session with ready-to-use resources. 

Mark your calendar and register for these upcoming sessions: 

Activity Spotlight: CREATE: My Financial Flipbook

Monday, November 17, 2025

Dive into the NGPF activity, CREATE: My Financial Flipbook - a great capstone project at the end of the semester

It's Giving: Philanthropy Mini-Unit Top Resources

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Explore five standout resources that introduce students to philanthropy, generosity, and the impact of giving

Let's Share! Favorite Review Games & Activities

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Bring your go-to review strategies and walk away with new, teacher-tested ideas to energize your classroom

New NGPF Hands-On Activities

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Unwrap NGPF's newest hands-on activities and revisit popular favorites perfect for student engagement

Holiday Activity Ideas for the Classroom

Offered twice - December 9, 2025 and December 16, 2025!

Join us for some holiday cheer and learn about activity ideas to celebrate the holidays in your classroom 

Shop Savvy: 5 Favorite Consumer Skills Unit Resources

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Help your students become smart shoppers with timely resources that align perfectly with the holiday spending season

Holiday Teacher Celebration

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Close out the year with a joyful, festive celebration dedicated to YOU - our incredible educators! 

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.