Step 1) Dream. Step 2) Map. Step 3) Play. And illustrations of the Dreamaplay hats. Each representing a different aspect of how to dream, and how to turn dreams into reality, and how to enjoy living your dream. The colander with lightbulb for dream it! The treasure map folded into a paper hat for map it! And the jester's hat for play it.

Are you ready to make dreams come true?

We teach kids (and adults) how to dream, how to turn those dreams into reality, and how to have fun doing it. We use our evidence-based process: Dream it! Map it! Play it! And, we use traditional pencil-and-paper games and hands-on activities that teach important concepts and put them into action right away — because we love to learn by doing — playing! More about our Dream Theory.

Articles

Monarch Butterfly laying egg on milkweed

Raise your own monarch butterflies

I think butterflies are one of the most amazing animals on Earth. And you can raise them right in your own backyard. Plant milkweed, watch tiny striped caterpillars grow, and witness the miraculous transformation from chrysalis to butterfly. Along the way, you’ll explore big questions about migration, instinct, and nature’s hidden mysteries. You might even find one in yourself.

How to dream in 3 easy steps. An illustration of a bucket, starfish and sandcastle with the instructions: Step 1) Fill your bucket. Step 2) Sort your treasure. Step 3) Build a dream.

How to teach kids to dream in 3 steps

Wow! What another big honor. Thanks to years of research, we got a story in the preeminent blog for psychologists in Psychology Today. (It’s been a while, so I thought it would be okay to reprint this article now.) You’ll get an overview of our dream process, and you’ll learn more about our philosophy that drove the creation of the book. Yay!

Paper and Pencil Games & Worksheets

Reading Passport

Reading Passport

The Reading Passport invites students to travel the globe through the power of literature. They get a stamp or sticker in their passport for every country they visit via a book, as defined by the author’s country of origin. This activity is designed to foster a lifelong love for reading while building an appreciation for geography, diverse cultures, and, of course, the spirit of adventure. 

An emoji crossword puzzle. The clues are illustrations of different emojis, like sad and glad. You need to guess the emoji and fill in the blank.

Emoji crossword puzzle

Emoji crossword puzzles aren’t just fun — they mirror real life. Just as we interpret a friend’s facial expression to understand how they feel, these puzzles invite us to “read” emojis and connect them with emotions. It’s a playful way to practice emotional recognition, build empathy, and strengthen word skills, all while enjoying the challenge of a crossword.

Crafts & Activities

If you could do anything, what would you do? Flying bicycle and cat.

Share your dream

Benefits of sharing your dream: It counts as a step of action to help make your dream real! Plus, you may inspire someone with a new dream. The world be even more amazing. It’s fun!

Backyard Adventures

Monarch Butterfly laying egg on milkweed

Raise your own monarch butterflies

I think butterflies are one of the most amazing animals on Earth. And you can raise them right in your own backyard. Plant milkweed, watch tiny striped caterpillars grow, and witness the miraculous transformation from chrysalis to butterfly. Along the way, you’ll explore big questions about migration, instinct, and nature’s hidden mysteries. You might even find one in yourself.

Terraced garden peppers and tomatoes and pollinating plants

Create your own ecosystem

What happens when you turn a patch of grass into a tiny wild world? In this Backyard Adventure, a simple change invites butterflies, birds, and all kinds of surprising creatures to move in—and shows how even the smallest yard can become its own ecosystem.

How to use this website

  1. Learn how to turn dreams into reality. 
  2. Get inspiration and take action.
  3. Join our community to help each other along the way.