My Vision Board Course

My Vision Board Course is a 1-on-1 session with a Japanese teacher (Japanese) or an American teacher (English) via Zoom for children, age 9 to 18 years old.

The SMART goal setting method is introduced in the course and students make their own vision board with the instruction by a teacher.

The course is aiming for students to develop the skill to make specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound plans and goals, and find who they are, and what they need, want, want to achieve in both short and long term

The course is for parents for the first 30 minutes, and then for children by themselves for 60 minutes.
The course language is student’s choice of either Japanese or English.

SMART goal setting is beneficial for children for several reasons:

Specificity: Helps children clearly define their goals, making them more tangible and. understandable.
Measurability: By having measurable criteria, kids can track their progress and stay motivated. as they see improvements.
Achievability: Setting achievable goals reassures children that their objectives are realistic, fostering a sense of capability and encouraging perseverance.
Relevance: Ensures the goals are significant to the child, enhancing their commitment and. interest in achieving them.
Time-bound: Children learn time management skills by setting a deadline. Pacing their efforts to meet deadlines is essential.

SMART goals teach children valuable life skills, such as planning, discipline, and self-evaluation, essential for personal development and academic success.

A vision board is a powerful tool for children for several reasons:

Visualization: A vision board helps individuals concretely visualize their goals and dreams, making them feel more natural and attainable. Seeing the goals daily can keep them at the forefront of one's mind.
Motivation: Regularly seeing images and words representing your goals can be highly motivating, constantly reminding you of what you're working towards.
Focus: A vision board physically represents your goals, helping to maintain focus by limiting distractions and redirecting your energy towards what truly matters.
Emotional Connection: Crafting a vision board that resonates emotionally can deepen your commitment to achieving your goals and connect you to their significance and joy.
Clarity: Creating a vision board encourages you to clarify what you want, forcing you to distill your desires and intentions into specific images and phrases.
Creativity and Fun: Making a vision board is a creative and enjoyable activity that can make the goal-setting process more engaging and less daunting.
Positive Affirmation: The positive imagery and words on a vision board can reinforce a positive mindset, fostering a belief in one’s ability to achieve their dreams.

A vision board can help maintain focus, boost motivation, clarify goals, and foster a positive emotional connection to the desired outcomes, making it an effective tool for achieving personal and professional goals. Therefore, we teach children this as part of financial literacy.