For children aged 3–11
You Can Do It,
Says Larry!™
Confidence-building activities, stories and visual communication tools for children aged 3–11 — including Larry Lingo™, a free symbol board for children who find speaking difficult.
🌙 Hello!
Ready for a Larry Day?
Meet the lion who believes in every child
Larry is a warm, brave and endlessly encouraging lion — the friend every child deserves. He believes in you before you believe in yourself.
You can do it!
I believe in you!
Keep going!
Amazing effort!
Larry's Story
Larry isn't just a character — he's a friend. A little lion with a big heart who shows up every day with a new adventure, a kind word, and a badge that says "I knew you could do it!"
He believes every child can achieve amazing things. Sometimes, children simply need somebody to believe in them first — a friend who says "you've got this" when the world feels big and wobbly.
Through playful challenges, bedtime stories and brilliant badges, Larry helps children aged 3–11 discover that courage isn't about being fearless — it's about trying, even when you're a little bit scared.
Explore the map of Larry's World
Ten magical locations, each one part of the Confidence Trail. Every place unlocks new adventures, stories, friends and surprises. As children grow braver, more of the world opens up.
Level 1
Larry's House
Where every adventure begins
Larry's cosy little house at the heart of his world. This is where children arrive, choose their adventure, and hear Larry's favourite words: 'You can do it!'
Confidence Forest
Grow braver with every step
A magical forest where the trees whisper encouragement. Every path leads to a new challenge, and every challenge builds courage.
Kindness Corner
Small acts, big changes
A warm little corner of Larry's World where kindness lives. Children find daily missions to help someone, and every act earns a kindness badge.
Level 2
Adventure Mountain
Climb higher than you dreamed
A towering mountain with trails for every bravery level. The summit is reserved for those who never give up, and every step is celebrated.
Friendship Meadow
We're braver together
A sunlit meadow where friends gather, play and help each other. No one is ever alone here, and Larry makes sure of that.
Level 3
Creativity Studio
Make something amazing
A colourful studio full of art supplies, instruments and ideas. Here, every child is an artist. There are no mistakes, only masterpieces.
Discovery Woods
Curiosity leads the way
A winding woodland full of secrets, surprises and things to learn. Every path hides a discovery, and every discovery earns a stamp.
Level 4
Camp Courage
Be brave, even when it's hard
A campsite at the edge of the woods where children learn to face fears, try again and cheer each other on. Campfires included.
Celebration Square
Every win deserves a cheer
The heart of Larry's World is a bright, joyful square where every achievement is celebrated. Confetti, music and proud grown ups guaranteed.
Level 5
The Great Tree of Confidence
Your confidence grows here
The oldest, tallest tree in all of Larry's World. Its leaves glow with every badge earned, every challenge completed, every brave moment. This is where the Confidence Trail ends and a new one begins.
Meet the friends who make brave possible
Six memorable characters, each representing an important life value. Together, they show children that courage, kindness, curiosity, creativity, resilience and friendship are all connected — and that we're braver together.
Larry the Lion™
The brave leader
Warm, encouraging and endlessly positive. Larry believes in every child — even before they believe in themselves.
Strengths
Finds tricky
Loves: Leading the Confidence Trail and cheering children on
Says: "You can do it!"
Bramble the Bear
The kind friend
Gentle, warm and always thinking of others. Bramble believes small acts of kindness change the world.
Strengths
Finds tricky
Loves: Baking treats for friends in Kindness Corner
Says: "Be the reason someone smiles today."
Pip the Puffin
The curious explorer
Bright, bouncy and endlessly curious. Pip asks 'why?' about everything and turns every walk into an adventure.
Strengths
Finds tricky
Loves: Exploring Discovery Woods and finding hidden treasures
Says: "Let's find out!"
Daisy the Dragon
The creative spirit
Colourful, expressive and proud to be different. Daisy believes everyone is an artist — there are no mistakes, only masterpieces.
Strengths
Finds tricky
Loves: Painting and creating in the Creativity Studio
Says: "You are a masterpiece."
Mossy the Tortoise
The thoughtful friend
Wise, patient and never in a rush. Mossy believes slow and steady wins every race — and that trying again is the secret to everything.
Strengths
Finds tricky
Loves: Tending the Great Tree of Confidence
Says: "Slow and steady. You'll get there."
Bounce the Bunny
The funny friend
Bouncy, silly and always making friends laugh. Bounce believes laughter makes everything braver — and that friends make everything better.
Strengths
Finds tricky
Loves: Organising parties in Celebration Square
Says: "Let's bounce! Together!"
A little story about who they all are — press to listen!
All five friends standing together under a rainbow — friendship and belonging at the heart of Larry's world
A journey through Larry's World
Scroll through the world Larry and his friends call home. Each place helps children build a different kind of confidence — from brave first steps to celebrating everything they can do.
Every brave step begins at Confidence Corner
Every child's journey starts at Confidence Corner — a calm, cosy place where Larry helps children take their very first brave step. Here, trying is celebrated, mistakes are welcome, and 'You can do it!' isn't just a saying. It's a promise.
Curiosity turns every walk into an adventure
Pip's curiosity turns every woodland walk into an adventure. Behind every tree trunk and inside every hollow, there's something new to discover. Children learn that asking 'why?' and looking a little closer leads to the most wonderful surprises.
There's no one right way to shine
Daisy knows there's no one right way to learn, create or be brilliant. In the glowing crystal cave, every child is an artist and every idea is a masterpiece. Being yourself, in your own way, is the bravest thing of all.
Big feelings are easier when we name them
Big feelings can be a lot — even for the bounciest bunny. Bounce helps children notice, name and share how they feel, with a little help from friends who say 'it's okay' and a notebook that turns worries into words.
The trail gets steep — that's when friends matter most
When the climb feels hard, Larry shows that cheering someone on, offering a hand, and simply being there can turn 'I can't' into 'I did it' — together. Kindness and resilience grow side by side, one step at a time.
Slow and steady wins every race
Mossy reminds us that the Winding Path isn't about being first — it's about keeping going, at your own pace, and noticing how far you've come. Every step counts, and every child gets there in their own time.
In Larry's World, there are no failures
Every brave moment, every kind act, every try-again leads here — a celebration of everything you can do. Because confidence isn't about winning. It's about showing up, having fun, and finding the courage to try again tomorrow.
Six things Larry believes in
Every story, every challenge, every badge and every game is built on these six values. Tap each one to learn how it shapes the website, parents and teachers.
Larry on stage with a microphone — confidence grows when you believe in yourself
Find your next confidence adventure
Hundreds of confidence-building activities for every age, skill and mood. Search, filter and find the perfect adventure — each one earns Larry Coins and badges.
Choose a Level
8 adventures found
A journey that grows with your child
Children progress through five confidence levels. Each completed activity unlocks the next part of Larry's World. Progress always feels exciting — and every child earns something, every time.
Level 1 — Sparkler
Every child starts here. Try your first activity, earn your first badge, take your first brave step.
Level 2 — Explorer
You've tried something new! Unlock Confidence Forest and Discovery Woods. New adventures await.
Level 3 — Adventurer
You're getting braver! Unlock Adventure Mountain and Creativity Studio. Bigger challenges, bigger rewards.
Level 4 — Champion
You've shown real courage! Unlock Camp Courage and Celebration Square. You're inspiring others now.
Level 5 — Confidence Master
You've reached the Great Tree of Confidence. Your badges glow in its leaves. A new trail begins — and you lead it.
Every child receives a digital passport
A living record of every brave moment. Children collect stamps, badges, stars, coins, certificates, rewards, hidden discoveries and seasonal collectables — all in one beautiful passport.
Stamps
Collect a stamp for every location visited, activity completed and challenge conquered.
Badges
Earn shiny badges for every brave thing you try — kindness, courage, curiosity and more.
Confidence Stars
Fill your passport with stars. Each one represents a moment you believed in yourself.
Larry Coins
Spend coins in the reward shop on digital goodies, printables and real-world treats.
Certificates
Earn beautiful certificates for milestones, achievements and confidence levels.
Special Rewards
Unlock exclusive activities, stories and surprises as you grow braver.
Hidden Discoveries
Find secret surprises hidden throughout Larry's World. Can you find them all?
Seasonal Collectables
Limited-edition stamps and badges for Christmas, Halloween, Easter and more.
All six friends hiking together — adventure is better when shared, just like learning
A new adventure every single day
Ten daily missions that help children practice kindness, courage, curiosity and creativity. Each one takes 5–15 minutes, earns Larry Coins and builds confidence. Children never lose — every mission earns something.
Help Someone
Do something kind for a friend, parent or neighbour.
Try Something New
Try a food, game or skill you've never tried before.
Read Together
Read a story with a grown-up. Talk about it afterwards.
Draw Something
Draw how you feel today. There are no mistakes!
Make Someone Smile
Do something silly or sweet to cheer someone up.
Be Brave
Do something that feels a little bit scary. You've got this!
Say Thank You
Tell someone why you're grateful for them today.
Explore Nature
Step outside and find three amazing things in nature.
Cook Together
Help make a meal or a snack. You're a chef!
Learn Something New
Discover a new fact or explore a topic you love.
Every week, a new quest
Larry introduces a brand-new adventure each week — bigger than a daily mission, braver than ever. Tap any quest to see the full mission, story and instructions.
Celebrate every season with Larry
Themed activities, stories, badges and surprises for every season and special occasion throughout the year.
Christmas
Kindness missions, festive stories and Larry's Christmas adventure.
Halloween
Brave missions, spooky stories and a costume confidence parade.
Spring
Nature missions, growth stories and a friendship flower trail.
Summer
Outdoor adventures, explorer missions and a summer confidence camp.
Easter
Egg hunts with kindness clues and a special Easter story.
Back to School
Confidence missions, new-school stories and a brave first day badge.
Kindness Week
Seven days, seven kindness challenges. Change the world!
Confidence Week
Celebrate every brave moment with double badges and bonus coins.
Children's Day
A whole day of play, celebration and special Larry surprises.
Larry's Seven Surprises 🦁
Week commencing Monday 28 September
Seven brand-new things to discover this week — fresh stories, activities, games and more, hand-picked by Larry and his friends.
Larry's stories, in every form
Seven ways to experience Larry's adventures — from bedtime stories to interactive journeys. Every story reinforces a confidence value and ends with Larry's message: you can do it.
Play, learn and grow braver
Eight interactive games that turn confidence-building into play. Every game rewards trying, helping, learning, being kind and being brave. Children never lose.
All five friends gathered around a glowing book — the magic of stories and discovery
Meet Larry Lingo™
Sometimes a picture says it better.
🗣️ Words can say it...
"I need a break"
But what if words feel tricky right now?
🦁 Larry Lingo can show it...
👀 What is Larry Lingo?
Larry Lingo™ is a visual communication and learning system created to help children understand, communicate and navigate everyday life using pictures, symbols, simple words and sound.
Sometimes children understand something more easily when they can see it. Larry Lingo can turn an instruction, feeling, routine or situation into a simple visual that a child can recognise and understand. It can be used alongside spoken or written language, or provide another way for a child to show what they need, want or feel.
Show How It Works
🗣️ Instead of only saying: "It's time to get ready for school."
🦁 Larry can show:
One big instruction has become six simple visual steps.
❤️ Could Larry Lingo Help My Child?
🧠 What Can Larry Lingo Help With?
Everyday Routines
Morning, bedtime, getting dressed, meals and going out.
Feelings
Helping children identify and communicate emotions.
Communication
Showing what they want, need, like or don't like.
School
Visual timetables, instructions, transitions and routines.
Step-by-Step Tasks
Breaking something difficult into smaller stages.
Changes
Helping explain what is going to happen next.
New Experiences
Preparing for dentists, doctors, trips and new situations.
Calm & Regulation
Simple visual choices when a child needs a break.
🦁 See Real Examples
😊 Feelings
💬 I Need...
📅 What's Next?
For Parents
Create visual communication tools specifically for your child. Members can browse the full library, save cards, build boards and timetables, and show cards on a phone or tablet.
🦁 Explore for ParentsFor Teachers
Support visual communication throughout the school day — classroom instructions, visual timetables, transitions, feelings, First → Then and step-by-step learning.
🍎 Explore for SchoolFor Children
Hi! I'm Larry. Sometimes words can be tricky. I can show you pictures too! Want to explore with me?
🦁 Yes! Let's Lingo!🦁 Sometimes a picture says it better.
Whether your child uses visual communication every day or simply finds pictures helpful when words become difficult, Larry Lingo gives them another way to understand, communicate and take part.
No diagnosis needed. No complicated setup. Just another way to help your child say:
"I understand." "This is how I feel." "This is what I need." "I'm ready."
Children never lose
In Larry's World, there are no failures. Every child earns something — every time. We celebrate trying, helping, learning, being kind, being brave and working together. Because confidence isn't about winning. It's about showing up.
Trying
Every attempt earns a star. We celebrate the courage to start, not just the finish.
Helping
Kindness missions earn kindness badges and bonus Larry Coins.
Learning
Discover something new? That's a badge — and a brain full of confidence.
Being Kind
Every act of kindness is rewarded. Kindness is Larry's favourite superpower.
Being Brave
Face a fear? Try again? That's the bravest badge of all.
Working Together
Group adventures earn team badges. We're braver together!
You've got this. We're here to help.
Expert advice, ready-to-go activities and a community of parents who get it. Because raising a confident child takes a village — and Larry's here too.
Building Confident Children
Positive Parenting
Activity Packs
Downloads & Printables
Blog
Expert Advice
Larry in your classroom
Curriculum-linked lesson plans, assembly scripts and printable resources that help children aged 3–11 build confidence, kindness and resilience. Free for teachers, forever.
Lesson Plans
Confidence Curriculum
Assemblies
Downloads
Worksheets
Certificates
Building confident school communities
Whole-school programmes, accreditation and training that make confidence a core part of school culture — not just an add-on.
Whole-School Programme
A complete confidence curriculum from EYFS to Year 6 — assemblies, lesson plans and activities.
Larry Accreditation
Earn recognised accreditation showing your school is committed to children's confidence.
Teacher Training
CPD-certified training building teacher confidence in delivering confidence education.
School Dashboard
Whole-school analytics tracking confidence development across every class and child.
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target schools
Five friends sharing a picnic — community and belonging make every adventure better
Become a Larry Explorer
Free to start, fun forever. Your child gets their own Confidence Passport, daily dares and a shiny badge for every brave thing they do.
Earn Badges
Collect shiny badges for every brave thing you try.
Monthly Adventures
New themed quests every month — never run out of things to do.
Digital Passport
Your own Confidence Passport that fills up with every brave moment.
Exclusive Activities
Member-only dares, stories and challenges you won't find anywhere else.
Bring Larry home
Books, activity packs, soft toys and more — all designed to help children build confidence, kindness and self-belief. Every purchase helps fund free resources for schools that need them most.
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