Vision Board Lesson Plan Vision Board Creation
Empowering students through visualization and positive affirmations.
Grades 6-8
40 Minutes
Goal-Setting
Why This Lesson?
In this lesson, students will create a vision board filled with positive affirmations and images representing their aspirations for the upcoming year. This visualization technique fosters goal-setting skills and self-positivity, providing a hopeful perspective as they prepare for the break. It encourages students to think about their future goals and the positive steps they can take to achieve them.
Materials Needed
Magazines
Scissors
Glue sticks
Poster boards
Markers
Affirmation Cards
Instructional Sequence
05
Introduction to Vision Boards
Explain the concept of a vision board: a visual representation of goals and aspirations.
Discuss how positive affirmations can influence mindset and motivation.
Share examples of vision boards and affirmations using the Future Focus Slides.
10
Affirmation Writing Workshop
Guide students in writing their own positive affirmations using the Blueprint for Tomorrow Worksheet.
Encourage them to think about personal strengths and future aspirations.
Allow students to share their affirmations with the class for inspiration.
20
Creating Vision Boards
Distribute materials: magazines, scissors, glue sticks, poster boards, and markers.
Instruct students to cut out images and words from magazines that represent their goals and aspirations.
Encourage students to include their written affirmations and the Daily Spark Affirmation Cards on their boards.
Assist students as needed and encourage creativity.
05
Reflection and Sharing
Allow students to share their vision boards with the class.
Facilitate a discussion on how creating the vision board made them feel and what they learned about their goals.
Encourage students to place their vision boards somewhere visible at home to remind them of their aspirations.
Teacher Tips
Ensure you have a diverse range of magazines (sports, science, travel, art) to cater to all student interests. If physical magazines are scarce, consider allowing students to print specific images that represent their niche interests.
Future Focus Slides Future Focus
Visualizing Your Dreams & Crafting Your Vision Board
Let's Design Your Tomorrow
What is a Vision Board?
A Vision Board is a collection of images, quotes, and affirmations that represent your goals.
Visual Reminder
It keeps your goals "top of mind" every single day.
YOU GOT THIS
GROW
The Power of "I AM"
Affirmations are positive statements that can help you challenge and overcome self-sabotaging thoughts.
Action
"I am capable."
Mindset
"I am resilient."
Growth
"I am learning."
CREATION TIME
The Process:
1
Find images that "click"
2
Select powerful words
3
Add your affirmations
4
Design your layout
"Your only limit is your imagination."
Don't just make it pretty—make it MEANINGFUL to you.
Daily Spark Affirmation Cards Daily Spark Affirmation Cards
Cut these cards out and glue them onto your vision board to power your goals!
I am capable of achieving my goals.
I believe in myself and my abilities.
I am open to new opportunities.
I am worthy of success and happiness.
I am focused and determined.
I am grateful for what I have and excited for what's to come.
Write Your Own
Write Your Own
!
Use markers to color in the icons and make these cards your own!
Blueprint for Tomorrow Worksheet Blueprint for Tomorrow
Name
Date
Brainstorming Guide
Who am I right now?
3 Strengths or Skills I Have:
3 Things I'm Grateful For:
Where am I going?
"If I knew I couldn't fail, one big goal I'd set for this year is..."
Health & Wellness
Hobbies/Learning
Relationships
My Affirmation Lab
Based on your goals above, draft 2 powerful "I AM" statements you want to include on your vision board.
Statement 01
Statement 02
Now, let's turn these ideas into art!
