dream banner project

DREAM BANNER PROJECT

Inspired by the poetry of Langston Hughes and the tradition of Nepalese prayer flags. 

Make Dream Banners to declare & share your dreams with the world! 
Join thousands of students in dozens of countries.

3-10 standard class periods — Free and open to any adult-led group of students anywhere in the world — Choice of sequence options or design your own.

Build TRUST and COMMUNTIY with Dreamline. 

Optional assesment survey measures change in student empathy, belonging, agency, and prosocial mindset. 

EACH STUDENT

LISTENS
to dreams of others around the world.

REFLECTS
on their own values and visions for change.

CREATES
a Dream Banner expressing their dream to share with the world in art and words.

SHARES
it with your group and the global Dreamline community.

Dreamline helps raise every young person’s voice to a global stage when they share what they will change through their collective efforts.
Joy Waldinger
Middle School Teacher, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
As my students progressed through the activities, they ALL became aware of an unspoken dream deep within themselves.
Kathy Bosiak
High School Teacher, Lincolnton, North Carolina
It felt so enthusiastic for me to be part of the project this year. It meant to me that I can be a special person in the whole fantastic world.
3rd Grade Student
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

THE PROCESS

1
Teachers receive free access to program resources by registering.
2
Students complete Dream Banners.
3
Classes are invited to join year-end events connecting students & communities globally.

Registration is free and required for access to program materials. 

2025 Online Celebration Highlights

Explore Program Resources and Sign Up

Explore our program resource options below.

Select the option best for your students and setting.

Highlights: 

  • Structured
  • Brief
    (3-5 standard class periods or equivalent)
  • Open-ended Writing Prompts

Resources: Presentation Slides, Slide-by-Slide Directions, Activity Handouts.
Student materials in English and Spanish.

Highlights: 

  • More Structured
  • Medium Length
    (7 -10 standard class periods or equivalent)
  • More Scaffolding for Writing Prompts

Resources: Presentation Slides, Slide-by-Slide Directions, Activity Handouts, Writing Templates and Extensions. 

Highlights:

  • Self-Structured
  • Any Length
  • Provides Basic Project Requirements and Menu of Resources to Select From

Resources: Videos, Maps, Photos, Activity Handouts, Teacher How-To Resources.
Most student materials in English only. 

Registration is free and required for access to program materials.