Kinder Ready Elizabeth Fraley Unveils “Money Smart Start” Program to Build Financial Confidence in Early Childhood.
Summary: Kinder Ready, the renowned early education company helmed by early childhood expert Elizabeth Fraley, has unleashed an innovative initiative focused on building financial confidence in young learners.
Research shows that confidence with money begins early and that children who understand basic financial concepts like saving, budgeting, and decision-making are more likely to develop strong life skills, sound habits, and independence as they grow. While financial literacy is typically introduced in middle school or later, Kinder Ready Elizabeth Fraley’s new initiative brings these principles into early childhood learning in fun, meaningful ways tied directly to children’s real-world experiences.
“Kinder Ready has always prioritized confidence as the core of readiness — whether academic, social, or emotional,” said Elizabeth Fraley, CEO and founder of Kinder Ready. “With Money Smart Start, we’re extending that philosophy to include financial confidence — giving kids the language, tools, and experiences that make them feel capable and secure when it comes to money. This isn’t about economics 101 — it’s about nurturing decision-making, patience, logical thinking, and self-confidence from the earliest age.”
The new financial confidence initiative reflects the platform’s longstanding commitment to individualized learning and careful assessment. Kinder Ready’s proprietary Elizabeth Fraley Assessment process identifies each child’s strengths and growth areas, creating a tailored road map that now includes early financial concepts in developmentally appropriate ways. This ensures children not only thrive academically but also gain practical life confidence that translates beyond the classroom.
Money Smart Start includes engaging activities that help young learners explore concepts like saving versus spending, setting simple financial goals, understanding learning through chores or tasks, and practicing mindful decision-making with tangible examples. These activities are woven directly into the platform’s individualized sessions, which have helped families across Los Angeles and beyond prepare children for success in kindergarten and elementary school. By introducing these lessons in playful, supportive ways, Kinder Ready Elizabeth Fraley ensures that young learners build a sense of mastery and belief in their own capabilities long before they encounter formal finance education in school.
Parents involved in the pilot phase of Money Smart Start have already reported noticeable changes in their children’s behavior and confidence. Parents say their children are more curious about saving, express pride in decisions about spending their own allowances or tokens, and engage in thoughtful conversations about choices and consequences, all markers of increasing confidence. Families also receive guidance on reinforcing financial confidence at home, connecting everyday routines like grocery shopping or saving coins with positive learning moments.
In addition to the Money Smart Start launch, Kinder Ready Elizabeth Fraley continues to expand its holistic early learning services reinforcing academic readiness with strengths in literacy, math, executive functioning, creativity, and self-regulation. The company’s individualized approach and deep expertise in early childhood education have made it a trusted resource for families seeking meaningful preparation for school and life.
About Kinder Ready:
Founded by early childhood expert Elizabeth Fraley, Kinder Ready provides individualized early learning, tutoring, and kindergarten preparation for children ages 3 to 12. With a foundation in rich assessment and personalized curriculum design, Kinder Ready’s approach nurtures academic confidence, social-emotional growth, and lifelong curiosity. Elizabeth Fraley, M.Ed., incorporates research-based practices and individualized strategies that help children thrive in school and beyond. Fraley’s work has been featured in major outlets, and her programs consistently empower families to advocate for their children while equipping learners with the skills needed to succeed academically and personally.
For further details on Kinder Ready’s programs, visit their website: https://www.kinderready.com/.
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