How to Make a Vision Board with Kids: A Step-By-Step Guide
Creating a vision board with kids can be an enjoyable and empowering activity that helps them visualize their dreams and aspirations.
A vision board is a collage of images, words, and items representing a person’s wishes or goals, designed to serve as a source of inspiration and motivation.
When kids engage in this creative process, it not only allows them to think about their future but also reinforces the value of setting goals and the power of positive thinking.
Also, working on a vision board with your children encourages open dialogue about their interests and dreams, fostering an environment of support and understanding.
It’s a practical and fun way to build their confidence as they articulate and visualize their aspirations.
During the creation of a vision board, children learn to identify and articulate what they want to achieve, which can encourage a positive mindset and self-efficacy.
As you and your kids select images and phrases to include on the vision board, the activity becomes a visual and tangible representation of their hopes and goals. This hands-on project not only nurtures creativity but also serves as a daily reminder of what they are striving for.
By dedicating time to crafting a vision board, you can help your children establish the foundation for their future accomplishments and nurture an enduring sense of purpose and direction.
What is a Vision Board & What Are the Benefits of Vision Boards for Kids
A vision board is a visual representation that displays your goals and aspirations. Combining images, phrases, and items that symbolize what you want to be, do, or have in your future serves as a source of inspiration.
- Inspiration & Motivation: Seeing daily visual reminders of their goals can motivate kids to take actionable steps.
- Creativity: Creating a vision board encourages artistic expression and decision-making.
For kids, creating a vision board can have multiple benefits, fostering a growth mindset. It helps them understand that abilities can be developed through perseverance and effort.
- Visualization: Kids can concretize their dreams by selecting images that resonate with their desires, making abstract goals feel more attainable.
- Goal Setting: They learn to set and prioritize goals, a valuable skill in life.
- Affirmations: Including positive affirmations can boost confidence and promote a positive self-image.
By acknowledging their future ambitions, kids also learn to plan and work towards them gradually.
Getting Your Kids to Decide on a Vision Board Theme
When working with kids to create a vision board, the first step is to gather some vision board ideas that resonate with their interests and dreams.
Begin by asking your children what they love—this helps in understanding their ambitions and motivations. Use a vision board template as a guide to organize thoughts and keep the process simple.
- Brainstorming with Prompts: Offer prompts such as, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” or “What makes you the happiest?” Answering these questions can uncover their dreams and set the stage for their vision board theme.
- Visualization Exercise: Engage in a visualization exercise where your kids close their eyes and picture their perfect day. Encourage them to share their visions aloud. Their descriptions can offer clues to their deepest desires and aspirations.
- Goal Setting: Discuss short-term and long-term goals with your children. This conversation will not only aid in deciding the vision board theme but also teach them the importance of goal setting.
- Inspirational Quotes and Affirmations for Kids: Introduce your kids to simple, motivational quotes and affirmations. These can be used as elements on the board, providing daily inspiration and reinforcing positive thinking.
- Collage Materials: Gather magazines, stickers, or photos that might align with your kids’ interests. Let them select images and words that speak to their ventures and desired achievements.
By making the process collaborative and child-centric, you guide them toward creating a vision board that truly represents their current passions and visions for the future. Encourage them to manifest their ideas through this creative collage of images, phrases, and affirmations.
Quick Tip: Before you and your kids get started with a vision board, I suggest that you explain to them what manifestation is and how it works. Here I wrote a blog post that helps you explaining manifestation to your kids.
Gathering Materials for Your Kids Vision Board
Before you start the exciting process of creating a vision board with your children, gathering the right materials is essential.
You’ll need a solid base for your vision board, such as a poster board or a large piece of colorful paper as the canvas for your ideas.
Here is a curated list of items you’ll want to collect:
Essential Vision Board Supplies:
- Scissors: Ensure you have child-safe scissors if your kids will be using them.
- Glue and Tape: For sticking your materials onto the board.
- Markers, Crayons, or Colored Pencils: To draw and write on your board.
Decorative Elements:
- Stickers: To add fun and charisma to your vision board.
- Glitter: To sprinkle a little sparkle on your creation.
- Affirmation Cards: To add positive sayings and goals.
- Manifestation Checks: Like the ones you can grab in my free vision board kit.
Imagery and Inspiration:
- Magazines/Old Magazines: A source for images and words that resonate with your child’s dreams.
- Newspaper: For more images and text options.
- Printables: Downloadable images or templates found online that match your child’s interests. You can also get my PRO Vision Board Kit, as it comes with countless printables, ready-made.
How to Gather:
Start by seeking out these materials around your house; you might already have many of them.
Look for old magazines or newspapers you can cut up, grab any unused stickers or paper from previous projects, and collect any glitter that’s waiting to be used.
For additional images or phrases, printing printables from the internet can provide specific visuals that your child is drawn to.
By preparing a diverse range of materials, you’ll ensure that your kids have a variety of options to express themselves creatively.
Creating a Collage with Vision and Creativity
Gather Materials: Before starting, collect magazines, catalogs, and printouts that contain images and words aligning with your child’s interests and ambitions. Sturdy poster paper or a corkboard will serve as the base for the collage.
Choose Imagery and Phrases: Guide your child to select pictures and phrases that resonate with their goals and motivations. Encourage them to look for vivid images and inspiring quotes that align with the vision board’s purpose.
- Images: Look for representations of desired ventures or experiences.
- Quotes: Pick out short, impactful phrases that inspire motivation.
Creating Affirmations: Help your child to create simple affirmations that reinforce their self-belief. Use statements that start with “I am” or “I can”. Write these affirmations on cards to add to the collage.
Layout: Encourage your child to play with the arrangement of their chosen elements. They should place items symmetrically or cluster them by theme, focusing on creating a balance that pleases their eye.
Attach with Care: Use glue sticks or thumbtacks to secure the items. For a cleaner look, you might also use double-sided tape.
Prompt Discussion: Discuss each item’s significance with your child to ensure it aligns with their visions and encourages creativity.
By involving your child in the creation of a vision board, you’ll provide a tactile and visual way to focus on their dreams and build a positive, goal-oriented mindset.
Incorporating Vision Boards into Your Kid’s Everyday Life
To seamlessly integrate vision boards into your children’s daily routine, establish them as a fun and dynamic tool for goal-setting and visualization.
Fun Tip: Create a family vision board to promote collective dreaming and support each other’s goals. If you have older kids, this can also be a digital vision board—so everyone has the vision board at hand, at every time.
Daily Vision Board Work Action Plan:
- Schedule a regular visualization exercise where your kids can focus on their vision boards to boost confidence and maintain momentum.
- Discuss the emotions associated with their goals, reinforcing the positive feelings of achieving success.
Engage in meaningful conversations about their dreams. Encourage them to reflect on their board daily, fostering a visual representation of their objectives:
- Morning Routine: Quick glance at the vision board while getting ready for school to start the day with clear intentions.
- Evening Reflection: Before bed, encourage them to consider what steps they took that day toward their goals. Add some gratitude to make the subconscious trigger even stronger.
Guide them to adapt their vision board as necessary; it’s important for kids to understand that goals can and will change over time.
Rinse & Repeat
After you and your children have spent time creating a vision board, it’s essential to revisit and review it. This step is crucial for two main reasons: reflection and growth.
Reflect on What Manifested
- Assess which goals have been achieved.
- Discuss how certain images or words influenced these accomplishments.
- Recognize and celebrate successes to boost motivation.
Expert Tip: Incorporate rewards when goals are met. Not only does this help celebrate achievements, but it also reinforces the habit of regular interaction with their vision board and keeps them motivated for future goals.
Reflection and Growth: Looking to the Future
- Use reflection as a springboard for further growth.
- Encourage your kids to think about what they’ve learned and how they’ve changed.
- Explore aspirations that may have evolved since creating the board.
When It’s Time to Create a New Vision Board
- Once many goals have been achieved or your children’s interests shift, consider making a new board.
- Involve your children in deciding when it’s time for an update, fostering a sense of autonomy.
| Activity | Purpose | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Looking at achieved goals | To acknowledge progress | Increased motivation and confidence |
| Discussing changes in aspirations | To adjust goals to current interests | A vision board that grows with them |
| Celebrating successes together | To reinforce positive outcomes | A sense of accomplishment and unity |
Encourage your children to think of this “rinse and repeat” cycle as a natural and exciting part of their personal growth journey.
