A 5-lesson interactive course that helps teens ages 15-18 understand not just how money works, but how they think, feel, and make decisions about it. Built on real psychology. Delivered through games, stories, and reflection.
Designed for schools, after-school programs, and community organizations
Verenton International develops psychology-informed learning experiences that help teens understand money, decision-making, and their own stories — so they can build futures with intention, not accident. We partner with schools, youth programs, and community organizations that want financial literacy to feel human, hopeful, and grounded in real life.
How early experiences shape lifelong financial habits
Students explore how each person's financial journey begins differently — shaped by upbringing, environment, behavior, and timing. The Money Story Match-Up activity invites teens to pair random "beginning" and "ending" scenarios to imagine how a financial path might unfold, showing how habits develop, how luck and decisions interact, and how quickly stories can change.
Personal experiences shape how we think about money
Through an interactive "Wallet Walk," students step into different characters' lives and see how background, emotion, and circumstance influence financial choices. They then use the Money & Me Mind Map to reflect on their own memories, feelings, and beliefs about money — building empathy, emotional awareness, and a foundation for a healthier relationship with money.
Recognizing when you have enough
Through guided discussion and the interactive Garden of Enough game, students learn how ambition can grow faster than satisfaction — and how constantly "moving the goalpost" can lead to stress or harmful decisions. They practice making choices that shift Time, Wealth, Joy, and Health, discovering that every gain comes with a trade-off.
Understanding compounding through mindset
Students explore how everyday thoughts and habits influence long-term financial growth. They sort actions and beliefs into "fast thinking" (impulsive, shortcut-focused) or "steady thinking" (patient, aligned with compounding). They create their own "future investment bucket" and learn why small habits matter and how steady actions lead to powerful results.
The difference between getting money and keeping it
Through a fast-paced spinner game, students experience risk, windfalls, setbacks, and steady habits — learning that long-term success comes from resilience, consistency, and staying in the game. They discover that real wealth isn't just about earning, but about protecting what matters most.
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