Help me give my students a sense of belonging, love, and confidence—so they grow not just as learners, but as kind, compassionate humans who feel seen, valued, and safe every single day.
$930 goal
This project expired on October 2, 2025.
This project expired on October 2, 2025.
My Project
What I love most about my students is their big hearts and boundless potential. Each of them brings something special to our classroom—whether it's a bright smile, a curious mind, a quiet determination, or a helping hand. They are diverse in abilities, backgrounds, and experiences, yet they are united by their need to feel seen, safe, heard, and valued.
Many of my students face challenges beyond the classroom walls.
Some are learning to express their thoughts and emotions in new ways. Some need extra support to navigate their learning, while others shine when given the chance to lead. But what connects them all is this: they want to belong. They want to be part of something bigger, and they want to know they matter.
This project—"We Belong Here: A Promise to Care and Share"—is more than just a creative activity. It's a doorway into understanding, empathy, and connection. Through books that reflect who they are, art materials to express themselves, and visual supports to scaffold their communication, this project helps each child find their voice and place in our classroom family.
The resources will allow every student—no matter their needs—to participate meaningfully. A crayon might help one child draw a promise when words are too hard. A heart-shaped paper might be where a shy student bravely writes, “I will be kind.” A photo on our “promise tree” might show a child who once felt invisible that they belong, and they are loved.
With your support, this project will give my students the tools to build a safe and joyful community, one promise at a time. It will remind them every day that they are not alone, that they matter, and that they are part of a classroom where we care and share, together.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
16 students impacted
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