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A new year! Now is the time to help your kids develop their goals for 2023. A exciting way to do this is to create vision boards with them. Vision boards are a physical representation of the dreams, aspirations, and goals that your children have for the year. With vision boards, you and your children can come up with creative ideas and craft a plan to achieve their goals. Not only will this help them stay motivated and focused, but it will also be a fun bonding activity. With a few simple supplies, some creativity, and a positive attitude, you and your kids can create vision boards that will help them stay on track and reach their goals in 2023.
What does a Vision Board do for Kids?
One of the biggest benefits of creating a vision board with your kids is getting them excited about their future. Vision boards are an excellent way to spark creativity and inspire your kids to set goals for themselves. Doing this will also help your kids develop a positive mindset, which is important for achieving goals. Visualizing the future and moving towards it is a great way to maintain motivation and stay on track.
Another great benefit of creating vision boards is helping your kids to focus and organize their ideas. As you brainstorm ideas with your kids, you can help them to sort out their thoughts and prioritize their goals. This will make it easier to create a vision board with their ideas and help them stay focused throughout the process. With a vision board, your kids will have a visual representation of their goals and can look at it whenever they need a boost of inspiration.
Vision Board Supplies
The first step to creating a vision board is setting up the supplies. Depending on how many boards your family is making, you may want to create a station with all the supplies in one place. This way, everyone can access them easily.
Here are a few items to get you started:
- Poster board/cardboard
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pens, markers, or other coloring supplies
- Magazines
Next, set up the space for the activity. Poster board or cardboard, which are easy to transport and can be reused, are perfect to use as the base. Large pieces of paper or a wall could be used instead if you want to create a bigger board. Choose to do the activity in a group or individually. If you’re doing it in a group, divide the supplies and the board into sections and have everyone work together. The setting up process can help everyone get into the right mindset for the activity.
Brainstorming Ideas
Once the supplies are ready, it’s time to brainstorm ideas for the vision boards. When starting, remind your kids that they don’t have to have a specific idea in mind yet. Instead, they can let their imaginations run wild and start writing down anything they can think of. Use these brainstorming techniques to come up with a list of many ideas.
Let your kids pick a topic and then ask them to write about it. This can be a great way to let them explore their desires and set long-term goals. As your kids write from their hearts, they can come up with great ideas that will inspire them to stay motivated.
Another place to look for inspiration on ideas, designs, and layouts are places like Pinterest or Google. There is also the possibility of creating digital vision boards, if that is something that would interest your child more! An excellent place to create a digital vision board is Canva.
How to make the Vision Board
Once your kids have a list of ideas, it’s time to organize them and create the vision board. You can use a couple of different methods to organize the ideas and create the vision board. One method is to let each child have their own board and let them write their ideas down and place them on the board. Another option is to have one board and have everyone contribute to it together. Whichever method you choose, make sure to give everyone a chance to contribute their ideas and have a say in the board. This will make the process more fun and collaborative.
Once you have your ideas down on paper, you can start organizing them into categories. For example, you can have separate circles for standard school activities, sports, extracurricular activities, hobbies, and other areas of interest.
Tips to Make the Activity Fun and Engaging
As you create the vision boards with your kids, there are a few things you can do to make the experience more engaging and fun. First, make sure to let your kids know that they can spend as much time as they need on the activity. The vision boards don’t have to be created in one sitting, and the more time your kids have to put effort into the boards, the better. This will help your kids stay focused and engaged throughout the process.
Second, try to use different types of media to add more creativity to the boards. You can incorporate illustrations, photographs, and other types of media that will make the boards extra special. You can also let your kids incorporate their favorite things, such as toys, video games, and characters from their favorite shows.
Discussing the Goals and Motivation
After your kids have finished creating their vision boards, it’s time to discuss the goals and the motivation behind them. Let your kids know that you’re there to listen to them and help them with their boards whenever they need it. This will make it easier for them to share their goals and get your support.
When discussing the goals, try to avoid giving your kids advice unless they ask for your opinion. Your kids may be looking for your input and advice, but they may also want to figure things out on their own. Give them space to talk about the goals. You can ask your kids questions such as “Why do you want to achieve this goal?” and “How will this goal make your life better?” These types of questions can help your kids think deeper about their goals and motivations.
Reflection and Celebration
After you finish creating the vision boards with your kids, you can celebrate their success and the effort they put into the boards. Use this opportunity to reflect on the process and discuss. Ask your kids how they feel about the boards and what they learned from the activity. Make sure to thank your kids for participating in the activity with you.
Additionally, let your kids know that they can refer to the boards whenever they need inspiration or motivation. The boards can be a source of inspiration whenever your kids need it, so they can easily stay focused and motivated towards their goals. Lastly, don’t forget to celebrate the completion of the boards by letting your kids show them off to their friends and family. The vision boards can be a great way to inspire and engage others, making the boards that much more special.
Conclusion
Now that you know the benefits of creating vision boards with your kids and have an idea of how to get started, there’s no reason to wait any longer. Vision boards can be a great way to help your kids set goals and achieve their future aspirations. With the right tools and guidance from you, your kids can create boards that will inspire and motivate them. Share some of your kids goals below in the comments!
Download this free vision board template to fill in or create your own. Happy crafting, goal setting, and 2023!
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