The new year has a way of making everyone think about what comes next, and kids are no different. They have big ideas about the sports they want to try, the places they dream of visiting and the things they want to be when they grow up. A kids vision board gives those ideas somewhere to land: a page they can see every day, made with their own hands.
Making one doesn’t have to mean digging through old magazines for the right pictures. A printable kit hands kids a pile of ready-made images, words and frames, so the time goes into choosing and arranging instead of searching. Below are four vision board kits I’ve made for different ages and families. The right one depends on who will be gluing it together.
1. Kids Vision Board Kit: The Colorful Original
This is the kit that started the collection, and it’s still my best-selling vision board kit. The 28-page PDF is full of bright cut-outs sorted into easy themes, so kids can flip through and pick what feels like them.
Inside you’ll find:
- Hobbies and sports, such as music, reading, ball games and art
- Food and treats like pizza, cupcakes and ice cream
- Travel and adventure pictures, from a suitcase to the beach
- Dreams and goals, including future jobs and “my big goal”
- Family and friends, plus cute animals like cats, bunnies and unicorns
- Motivational words, frames, labels, speech bubbles and washi tape strips
The soft pink tones suit kids who love a sweet, cheerful look, and the blank frames and speech bubbles leave room for goals they want to write themselves. It’s a US Letter digital download, so nothing is shipped. Print it on regular paper or card stock, cut, and glue.
Explore the Kids Vision Board Kit
2. Kids Vision Board Kit, Blue Version: Rockets, Sports and Big Adventures
This 30-page kit follows the same idea as the original but swaps the pink for a fresh blue palette. It’s a good fit for any child who loves blue, rockets, ball games and big adventures.
The themes match the original kit: hobbies and sports, food and treats, travel and adventure, dreams and goals, family and friends, and animals. It also includes motivational words and quotes, frames, labels, speech bubbles for writing and washi tape strips for decorating.
Because the two kids kits share the same structure, they work well side by side. Siblings or a whole class can each pick the palette they like and still follow the same steps.
Discover the Blue Kids Vision Board Kit
3. Teen Vision Board Kit: A Calmer Look for Older Kids
For older kids and teens who prefer a more understated style, this kit offers a muted color palette across 30 pages. The focus is on what they care about right now and where they’d like to go next.
The kit includes pictures for hobbies and sports, food, travel, dreams and goals, family and friends, and animals. Motivational quotes and trendy teen-style words sit alongside frames, labels and speech bubbles for writing their own goals. There are also background wallpaper papers to decorate the board itself.
A vision board can be a good low-pressure way to get teens talking about what they want from the year ahead. Some will happily share; others will want to keep it in their room. Both are fine.
View the Teen Vision Board Kit
4. Christian Kids Vision Board Kit: Faith, Prayer and Purpose
This 29-page kit is made for families, Sunday School teachers and homeschoolers who want goal setting to include faith. Next to everyday dreams, children can add pictures and words about prayer, gratitude and God’s promises.
The kit includes:
- Bible story symbols like Noah’s Ark, Jonah’s whale and the star of Bethlehem
- Armor of God illustrations and Fruit of the Spirit symbols and words
- God’s Promises visuals such as anchors, lighthouses, compasses and keys
- Scripture cards, prayer cards and gratitude cards
- Faith-filled prompts for reflection and goal setting
- Christian dreams and goals pictures, family and kindness themes
- Frames, labels, speech bubbles and washi tape strips
It fits a Sunday School lesson, a church group gathering or a quiet family evening at the start of January. The prayer and gratitude cards also work on their own if children want something to keep in a Bible or journal.
Explore the Christian Kids Vision Board Kit
Tips for a Smooth Vision Board Session
A little setup helps the activity stay calm instead of turning into a paper storm.
What you’ll need:
- The printed kit (regular paper or card stock)
- Scissors and glue sticks
- A base for the board: poster board, a cork board or a sturdy sheet of card stock
- Markers or pens for writing goals in the frames and speech bubbles
A few ideas that work for most groups:
- Print and cut ahead for younger kids. Little hands tire quickly, so pre-cut a selection and let them choose.
- Start with one question. “What do you want to try this year?” is easier to answer than “What are your goals?”
- Let them include what they already love. Not everything on the board has to be a new goal. A favorite sport, pet or food belongs there too, and it helps kids see the board as their own.
- Mix pictures and words. Encourage at least one written goal in a frame or speech bubble.
- Choose one small next step. If a child adds a soccer picture, ask what they could do next: practice in the yard, learn a new skill or ask about joining a team. This turns a dream into something they can start this week.
- Hang it where they’ll see it. A bedroom wall, the fridge or a classroom bulletin board keeps the goals in view.
If you’d like to pair the vision board with a gratitude moment, my Thanksgiving Gratitude Activities for Kids have simple ideas that carry over to any time of year. Kids who love making lists might also enjoy a seasonal goal list like my 30 Fun Fall Bucket List Ideas for Kids.
Which Vision Board Kit Is Right for You?
- Kids Vision Board Kit (pink): for younger children who love bright, sweet colors and cute animals.
- Kids Vision Board Kit (blue): for kids who prefer blue tones, rockets, sports and adventure.
- Teen Vision Board Kit: for older kids and teens who want a muted, more understated look.
- Christian Kids Vision Board Kit: for Sunday School, church groups and families who want faith at the center.
The pink and blue kits pair easily for siblings or classrooms, since they share the same themes. Families with kids of different ages can pick the kids kit for the younger ones and the teen kit for the older ones, so everyone works on their own board at the same table.
Wrapping Up
A vision board doesn’t need to be perfect to be meaningful. What matters is the conversation while kids choose their pictures and the reminder they see on the wall afterward. Pick the kit that fits your kids, put on some music and enjoy watching their plans take shape.
Looking for more ideas for the months ahead?
Thanksgiving Gratitude Activities for Kids: simple ways to talk about thankfulness.
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