Create a Legacy in One Afternoon: Why Every Grandma Needs to Try This Vision Board Hack with Their Grandkids

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Have you ever heard of a family vision board?

It’s a fun and simple way to spend time with your grandkids while dreaming about the future. You get to share ideas and make plans together—and it’s a great way to feel closer as a family.

In this article, I’ll show you how to make a family vision board with your grandchildren, step by step.

A family vision board is like a big poster where everyone adds their hopes, goals, and dreams. Your grandkids can include things like what they want to be when they grow up, where they want to travel, or fun things they want to do as a family. You can even include ways you’d like to help others together.

The goal is to help your family stay focused and excited about reaching these dreams. When you all look at the board, it reminds you of what matters most and helps you cheer each other on.

One of the best parts? Your board can grow and change as your family does. It’s a living project—a way to track your progress, update your dreams, and celebrate when you reach your goals.

So let’s get started!

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

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First, gather everything you need. You’ll want a poster board or a big piece of paper. Also grab markers, stickers, glue, scissors, and any fun craft supplies you like. You can even print out pictures ahead of time to use on the board.

Step 2: Talk About Dreams and Goals

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Next, sit down with your grandkids and talk about their dreams and goals. Ask them what they hope to do someday—big or small! This can be a fun and inspiring talk. Write down all their ideas on a separate piece of paper.

Step 3: Make the Vision Board

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Now it’s time to create the board! Let your grandkids decorate the poster with drawings, words, pictures, and stickers. Use the list of dreams and goals to help guide what goes on the board. Let their creativity shine!

Step 4: Show Off the Vision Board

A colorful vision board collage made from magazine clippings and handwritten notes, featuring words like “SURVIVOR,” “The Future,” and “SMILE,” along with images of people, objects, and patterns.
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Once your vision board is finished, hang it up where everyone can see it—like in the kitchen or living room. This way, your grandkids can look at it often. It will remind them of their dreams and help them stay excited about reaching their goals.

Step 5: Keep It Updated and Celebrate

Don’t forget to update the board! As your grandkids reach their goals, add new ones. People grow and change, especially kids, so it’s important to keep the board fresh. Celebrate every goal they reach and use the board to keep dreaming big together.

Let’s Wrap It Up
Making a family vision board with your grandkids is a fun way to grow closer and dream together. When you talk about your goals and turn them into a picture you can all see, it helps your family stay connected and inspired. So grab your supplies, gather your grandkids, and start building your vision for the future—together!


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