Dreamline’s Dream Banner Project

Language:

English, Spanish

Grade/Age:

Primary (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)

Subject:

Creative & Language Arts, Social Studies

Global Goals:

1: No Poverty, 2: Zero Hunger, 3: Good Health and Well-Being, 4: Quality Education, 5: Gender Equality, 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, 7: Affordable & Clean Energy, 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, 10: Reduced Inequalities, 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, 13: Climate Action, 14; Life Below Water, 15: Life On Land, 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Communities

Registration Dates:

September 1, 2025 – April 1, 2026

Dates:

September 1, 2025 – April 11, 2026

Facilitator(s):

Jeffrey Harlan

Project Description:

The Dream Banner Project engages students to intentionally examine their values and dreams for change, then create a Dream Banner, an expression in art and words of a dream to share with the world. Student participants of any age can join the more than 500 school groups in 48 countries who have answered the question “What is your dream to share with the world?”

Facilitator country:

United States

When is the project most active?

Spring

Length of time to complete project:

2-3 weeks

Instructional time required for project:

1-2 Hours Per Week

Will the project include a synchronous exchange?

Yes

Project Phases:

Student participants examine dreams of other students from around the world in Dreamline’s online gallery of more that 3,000 student-created Dream Banners, sortable by UN SDG. 30 min – 1 hour

They reflect on their own values and dreams for change with a guided meditation. From this vision, each student creates an original Dream Banner with SDG tag, and shares it locally and globally. 2-5 hours

Expected Outcomes and Products: Each student creates a cloth Dream Banner and they are connected to a Dreamline for public exhibition. Each Banner can be uploaded to Dreamline’s online gallery with a voice recording of the student reading it. Writing and audio recordings can be in any language.

First Wednesday in May Dreamline Online Celebration will invite all participants and teachers to an event dreams from around the world and for students to take the mic to share their dreams. See highlights of last year’s online celebration at https://youtu.be/0YraZn8MIEc?si=EJ0ZC06ruWTy6IKD