In order to stimulate imagery, I used a variety of techniques. There was usually a selection of colored paper and crayons or magic markers with which to draw their dreams. This served several purposes. It helped the children focus and remember more details as well as giving them another way, other than verbally, of describing their dreams. It also aided the rest of the group in listening to another person's dream. Sometimes I would select a theme, like a friendly dream character, and ask that they paint a large mural. Each girl had a space in which to put her image, but the results were a group statement. The murals were hung along the passageways and advertised the workshops to all passersby, who frequently stopped to comment and talk about dreams. I had the kids relax comfortably on the floor, close their eyes, while I instructed them to listen to short musical selections and go, in their minds, where the music led them. They enjoyed doing this and easily came up with rich fantasy material. I also beat a drum and brass bell in a variety of rhythms which produced good imagery. I gave them experience using fantasy to dream a story from a book or to re-dream another person's dream. To reduce anxiety and nightmares, dialogues were held between the dreamer and the frightening part of the dream. I wanted them to be able to give the dream a form so that they could view it from a different angle.

I tried to be a creative listener. I restated exact words and asked questions when I couldn't hear, or wanted to clarify, the intended meaning. I often paraphrased the children's words but tried to accept, without doubt, what they said. I laughed, was amazed, got angry, anguished, sorrowed, or showed whatever emotion I felt. I enjoyed myself.

During the project, I had no contact with the parents. Afterwards, I knew I had to meet with them to tell them what had happened. I hoped that they would want to continue at home what I had begun in school. I told them that ideally dream education would begin in the home. Infants have no words to speak their dreams and small children usually begin by reporting nightmares. A child must be helped with the anxiety these dreams produce.