Try Again Tree
A resilience-building adventure where children create their own 'try again tree' — a beautiful reminder that every time we try again, we grow stronger, just like a tree growing new branches.
Larry Says
"You tried again, and that's what brave people do! Every try is like a new leaf on your tree. You're growing stronger every day. I believe in you!"
Adventure Steps
1. Draw or paint a big tree with bare branches on paper.
2. Talk with your child about something that was tricky or didn't work the first time. Maybe a puzzle, a drawing, or tying shoelaces.
3. For each 'try again' moment, cut out a leaf and write or draw what they tried.
4. Stick the leaves on the tree branches. Watch the tree fill up with brave tries!
5. Say together: 'Every try makes me stronger — like a tree growing new leaves.'
6. Add a new leaf every time your child tries again at something tricky.
Materials
Large paper
Brown paint or marker
Coloured paper for leaves
Scissors
Glue
Learning Outcomes
Talk About It
Conversation Starters
"What's something that was tricky at first but you got better at?"
"How does it feel when something is hard?"
"What would you like to try again at?"
Rewards Earned
Complete this adventure to earn:
15 Points
Progress points
5 Larry Coins
Spend in the Reward Shop
1 Stars
Confidence Stars
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