Family Vision Board
The process of creating the family vision board encourages teamwork, creativity, and communication, making goal-setting meaningful and fun for the whole family!
You’ll need:
- Poster board or large sheet of paper (find at dollar stores, craft stores, or online)
- Magazines, old books, or printed images for cutting out pictures
- Markers, crayons, or colored pencils for writing and decorating
- Stickers, glitter glue, washi tape, and other embellishments to make it fun
- Glue sticks or double-sided tape for attaching items
- Scissors (safety scissors for younger children)
Step 1: Choose Goal Sections
Divide the vision board into sections for different areas of life. Use simple, kid-friendly categories:
- Kindness – “Help a friend,” “Donate toys.”,
- Wellness – Body “Eat more veggies,” “Go on a nature walk.”, family wellness: eat dinner together, go to the park together
- Innovation – science project, build a new lego structure, try something new each month, try a new hobby
- Fun – “Visit the zoo,” “Build a pillow fort.”,
Step 2: Brainstorm as a Family
- Sit together and talk about what each person wants to include. Children might need help with prompts like, “What makes you happy?” or “What’s something new you’d like to try?”
- Write down goals as you brainstorm and have each family member contribute to every category.
Step 3: Collect Images and Words
- Flip through magazines or search the internet to find pictures, words, or phrases that resonate with your goals.
- Younger children can choose colorful images, while older children can cut out or write words and phrases.
Step 4: Assemble the Vision Board
- Lay out the poster board and break into 4 sections, one for each goal category.
- Have each family member contribute to decorating and arranging items in the sections.
- Use glue or tape to attach images, words, and drawings.
- Add finishing touches with stickers, glitter, or doodles for a personal touch.
Step 5: Make It Fun and Exciting
- Play upbeat music or create a mini snack station with treats like popcorn or fruit to enjoy while you work.
- Give everyone a chance to present their favorite part of the vision board once it’s finished.
Step 6: Display the Vision Board
- Choose a prominent spot, such as the kitchen, family room, or a hallway, where everyone can see it daily.
- Use poster putty or a bulletin board to hang it up.
Step 7: Check-In on Progress
- Schedule monthly “check-ins” where the family gathers to discuss progress. Celebrate successes, adjust goals if needed, and add new ones as the year goes on.
- Use stickers, stars, or something special to your family to mark achieved goals directly on the board.
Step 8: Celebrate Achievements
- Plan small rewards for meeting goals, such as:
- A special family outing (e.g., ice cream or a movie night).
- A “Family Celebration Day” with a picnic or fun activity.
- A “Buddy’s High-Five” award—have a printout of Buddy to hang by completed goals.