{"title":"Ebony Beckford","description":"\u003cp\u003eEbony Beckford’s work offers insightful guidance in the realm of personal finance, with a clear focus on empowering readers to take control of their financial futures. Her books combine practical advice with accessible language, making complex concepts understandable and actionable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers seeking to enhance their knowledge of money management and investment, Beckford’s collection is a valuable resource within \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e. Her approach encourages thoughtful planning and confident decision-making in everyday financial matters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beyond-counting-coins-by-ebony-beckford-9781394394975","title":"Beyond Counting Coins","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransform your classroom into a financial literacy powerhouse without needing to become a finance expert yourself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond Counting Coins\u003c\/i\u003e by Ebony Beckford offers early childhood and elementary educators a revolutionary approach to teaching money skills that actually stick. Beckford, a nationally recognised financial literacy advocate and founder of Fin Lit Kids, an educational company whose curriculum is already used in public schools, brings her expertise from partnerships with large school districts to address a critical gap: while money habits form by age 7, most states that have made personal finance a requirement to graduate don’t begin teaching financial education until high school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking professional development guide provides five practical strategies to weave financial concepts into everyday classroom learning with storytelling, real-world math, emotional intelligence, and family engagement—empowering teachers to build students' financial confidence at the age when it matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents a comprehensive \"Play \u0026amp; Prosper\" framework, rooted in joyful, culturally responsive teaching that makes financial literacy accessible to all students, especially those in under-resourced communities. Beckford demonstrates how to integrate money concepts across subjects while addressing the emotional aspects of money that traditional programs ignore. Through classroom case studies and hands-on activities, educators receive everything needed to transform abstract financial concepts into engaging, meaningful learning experiences. Here's what makes this resource essential for today's educators:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProvides emotionally intelligent teaching strategies\u003c\/b\u003e that help both students and teachers navigate money-related feelings and conversations with confidence and cultural sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures proven curriculum success\u003c\/b\u003e with real examples from public school implementations showing how financial literacy naturally enhances existing lessons across math, ELA, social studies, and SEL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOffers a comprehensive framework\u003c\/b\u003e that allows any educator to integrate financial concepts into current lesson plans without overhauling their entire curriculum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is essential for elementary and early childhood educators who want to build students' life skills while addressing their own discomfort with teaching financial topics. School administrators, curriculum coordinators, and after-school program leaders seeking to implement inclusive, standards-aligned financial literacy programmes will find the comprehensive approach perfectly suited to supporting academic achievement and social-emotional development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond Counting Coins\u003c\/i\u003e isn't just another teaching resource—it's the foundation of a movement to close the wealth gap by starting where change happens most effectively: in the classroom, during childhood, with joyful learning experiences that last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038166692076,"sku":"9781394394975","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781394394975-beyond-counting-coins.jpg?v=1785390743"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ebony-beckford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}