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One pause.
A whole world
to explore.
Stories, play and practical activities that help children aged four to seven explore money choices, with the grown-ups around them.
Meet Ava. Discover Silverton. Start with what works for you.
It starts with a story
Ava wants it.
What happens next?
In Ava Saves Up!, a pair of trainers catches Ava’s eye. Her story opens a conversation about wanting, waiting and choosing.
Meet the book A moment to think
Tap, Tap, Pause.
Try the words at your own pace. A breath works too; nobody has to tap.
The whole routine
Take one breath, then ask, “Do I need it, or do I want it?” and “If I get it now, what can’t I get later?” Then choose.
Read the whole routine
Tap, Tap, Pause. Take one breath, then ask, “Do I need it, or do I want it?” and “If I get it now, what can’t I get later?” Then choose.
Wanting isn’t wrong. Spending can be a thoughtful choice too.
From the page to a conversation
One story. Something to try together.
- Read a little.Pause at a choice Ava faces. Ask what she might do next.
- Make the choice visible.Use pretend coins and two fictional choices. Talk about what choosing one would leave for the other.
- Take a question home.Families can try the same prompts when a useful moment comes up. Nothing has to be reported back.
An example of how the story can be used. No questions about a child’s own money or their family’s finances.
The story has a place to play
Come into
Silverton.
Explore with Walbot, hear Ava’s story and try choices about earning, saving, spending and sharing.
Free town and story preview · no account needed to explore
Explore with a grown-up nearby. Silverton is in early access. The full story needs a code or paid access, chosen by a grown-up in Grown-ups Corner.
A familiar story. A new way to explore.For organisations and local partners
Your people.
Ava’s story.
A useful place to start.
Your colleagues may already have the skills and relationships to lead activities. We can explore how PMA’s stories, resources and preparation could support the approach you want to take.
Start with one activity, one venue or a small trial. The format, materials, support and timing are agreed together.
Start with the sample. Then tell us your audience, setting and who would lead; together we agree materials, preparation, support, cost and timing.
What can we adapt, and what stays consistent?
Shape it around your setting. We can discuss the venue, session length, who leads, preparation, training and follow-up. Materials are supplied as agreed. Scope, costs and availability are confirmed before anything is booked.
Keep the child’s choice their own. The core routine stays consistent. School sessions need the school’s invitation and agreement. Materials children receive in school carry no sponsor branding or product promotion. No family financial disclosure is requested.
Choose your next step
Start where you are.
At home
A story to share.
A conversation to try.
Read with Ava, explore Silverton together or find a free parent guide.
At school
Useful resources.
A clear starting point.
Try the free four-lesson KS1 pack, or explore the separate seven-week classroom programme and funded places.
In your community
Bring families together.
Explore sessions for libraries, family hubs and community venues. We’ll discuss the audience and suitable format with you.
Care behind the colour
Clear about what exists.
Honest about what we know.
The book, school resources and family sessions give adults practical ways to explore money choices. Silverton is in early access. These are resources and experiences; their existence alone does not demonstrate lasting change for children.
Evidence so far is early school self-evaluation. We do not currently claim lifelong behaviour change, prevention of debt or scams, or a social return figure.
Quality marks and what they cover
The Financial Education Quality Mark, awarded by Young Enterprise and supported by the Money and Pensions Service, applies to the Ava Saves Up! School Edition (issue 0195, September 2026). The ACT Quality Mark applies to the separate four-lesson KS1 Economic Wellbeing Pack (October 2026). These marks apply to the named resources. Social Enterprise UK certified member no. 18088.
How we keep the conversation safe
We never tap a child’s wrist for them, use the routine as a warning or sanction, or ask a child or family about money at home. Children can choose whether to join in. “Share some if you can” leaves room for different circumstances.
Who we are, funding and future plans
Pocket Money Adventures CIC (company no. 16994988) delivers the work from Staffordshire. PMA Group Holdings Limited (company no. 16700884) holds the books, characters and trade marks and licenses them to the CIC.
The National Lottery Community Fund awarded Money Confident Families in October 2026 for free family sessions in Stoke-on-Trent. A UK Research and Innovation bid for Silverton Anywhere was submitted on 28 October 2026; submission is not an award.
Our focus today is ages four to seven. Book 2 is in production; other future work depends on development, funding and what we learn. See milestones and plans