poster board works best, if you have the space to display 2. Begin by brainstorming. Hand out paper and
the final product. Read on for directions on how to get pencils and then ask family members to quickly think of
crafting on this family project. the goals they have for the upcoming year. Write them
What you need:
down. Goals should be attainable in a short period of time.
For example, consider something short-term like “make
Poster board or manila file folders better grades” or “improve in a sport.”
Magazines to cut images and words from 3. Break it down. Goals can also be broken down into
Scissors
Glue sticks
different areas of life, such as: school (or work, for adults);
health; relationships; spiritual; and fun. For each category,
write down a specific action. For example, instead of
writing “improve health,” choose an action you can take
Markers
Paper and pen
How you make it:
to improve health such as “drink one extra glass of water
each day” or “go for a walk three times a week.”
4. Get the juices flowing. Ask kids questions
about each category. For example, for the relationships
1. Set the scene. Ask everyone to put away their category, ask if your kids want to spend more time with
phones and other electronics. Have supplies ready and friends or perhaps make a new friend. Do they want to set
clear a space for creating, such as a kitchen table. You a goal of spending more time together as a family, such
could even play soft music and light a candle to set a mood as scheduling a game night or recipe night? For couples,
for dreaming! perhaps aim to have a date night once a week. And don’t
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