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All Ages Banner Project Directions
ADAPTABLE 4-STEP DIRECTIONS FOR WORKING WITH ANY AGE ANYWHERE
REGISTER YOUR GROUP
COLLECT PROJECT SUPPLIES.
- 1 Piece of cloth approximately 8.5×11 in. or 22×28 cm. for each participant. Use paper if cloth is not available.
- Length of ribbon, string, or similar product long enough to attach all banners to it, approximately 1 ft. or 30 cm. per banner.
- Materials for writing and decorating — pens, markers, paints, etc.
LEAD YOUR GROUP WITH THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND ACTIVITIES.
- Find additional resources in the All Ages Resource Library.
- Find additional sequence options for middle and elementry levels here.
What is the Dreamline Global Program?
(20-40 min)
- Show banners at dreamline.org/dreams/col or show physical demo if you have one. Note locations.
- Display and map of Dreamline sites. Explore. VIEW MAP.
- Show videos from Resource Library if you have time.
What matters to you?
(20-40 min)
- Talk about Banners on Demo Dreamline.
Which ones do you like? Why? - Go to dreamline.org/dreams/col and click on Banners to see maps, details, and audio recordings OR us QR codes on physical Demo Dreamline.
- Use handouts, activities, and Langston Hughes materials from Resource Library if you have time.
What is your dream to share with the world?
(40-80 min)
- Have students do writing or brainstorming. (Use optional writing starters and videos from Resource Library.)
- Hand out writing or drawing supplies and 22×28 cm / 8.5×11 in cloth (or paper.)
- Each student makes a vertical Banner expressing their dream to share with the world.
How are connected dreams stronger?
(40 min)
- Attach the Dream Banners to the line by sewing, stapling, or using clips.
- For each line create and attach a signage Banner(s) including your group’s name, location and dreamline.org. Use Printable Signage Banner when possible. DOWNLOAD
- Display in common area. Read each others’ dreams.
- Discuss and celebrate, record and share with Dreamline when possible.
Other Sequence Options
FAQ
Dreamline is for any adult-led group of students anywhere in the world in any language.
Most participants are K-12 students with the largest group in upper elementary and middle years, but Dreamline participants are as young as 3 and as old as 70.
- Group leaders register with Dreamline and get access to program resources.
- Student groups create Dream Banners.
- Groups are invited to participate in global sharing through publication and events.
3 or more standard class periods (45 minutes) or 90 minutes as a workshop.
As project in school or out-of-school.
In school in Language Arts, Social Studies, Community Time, or Art.
Out of school in after-school programs, summer programs, libraries, clubs or other organizations.
Dreamline is free for all teachers or group leaders who register.
Yes. Dreamline develops empathy, belonging, agency, and global awareness.
It also develops reading, writing, visual communication, collaboration, civic engagement, geography, and Social-Emotional Learning skills.
Yes. Many all-organization programs have been very successful in promoting community between ages and with parents.
After your register your group, complete the program at your own pace.
Dream Banners can be completed any time. If you complete them by the end of April your group can participate in the year-end festival in May.