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Mrs. Pitts from Hobart, IN is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Reset Area

Help me give my students an area for them to take a break and the divider can help give privacy and a sense of security in the classroom.

  • $602 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

My Project

My classroom has students that struggle with social skills and regulation. They can easily become overwhelmed by various activities. They use spaces to help them regulate their emotions and reset their feelings. This space will give privacy to reset. It will give them a comfortable space to relax.

Creating a reset area in our class teaches the students about regulating emotions and learning how to reset when overwhelmed.

The dividers give privacy so a student can feel safe. The timers allow choice of time and how long the student wants to take a break.

It is important for these students to be given a variety of items to help them learn.

Mrs. Pitts River Forest Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hobart, IN View local requests

More than half of 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

12 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Easy-Clean Room Divider - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, Canvas Bubbles Blue and White, 38in - Large • Amazon Business $73.99 2 $147.98
Large Sand Timer, Hourglass Timer Colorful Sandglass Timer 1 min/2 min/3 min/5 min/10 min/15 min Kids Timer Visual Sand Clock Timer for Games Classroom Home Office Kitchen Teeth Brushing (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
Teacher Created Resources Large Sand Timer, 10 Minutes - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $19.27 1 $19.27
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
Kitchen Timer (Battery Included), Magnetic Digital Timers Loud Alarm Kitchen Timers for Cooking 2 Pack White, Upgrade Silent Classroom Timer for Kids, Back Stand for Visual Timer • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79

Materials cost

$459.37

Vendor shipping charges

$15.21

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.26

Total project goal

$601.73

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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