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Dr. Clyde from Charlotte, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading is FUNDAMENTAL!

Help me give my students multiple sets of phonics boards, markers, timers, privacy boards, laminator, and laminating pouches to create phonics centers.

  • $540 goal

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Reading is FUNDAMENTAL, with your support, I can provide my students with the tools they need to become confident, successful readers. I’m requesting phonics boards, dry-erase markers, timers, a laminator, and laminating film to create durable, interactive phonics centers. These materials will allow students to practice essential reading skills like letter recognition, sound blending, and word decoding through engaging, hands-on activities. Timers will help us build fluency during skill drills, and laminated materials can be reused for small-group instruction. Your donation will directly support literacy growth in a fun and meaningful way!

Dr. Clyde J.H. Gunn Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $25.99 5 $129.95
36 Pcs Privacy Folders for Student Desks Desk Dividers for Students Classroom Desk Privacy Panel Study Carrels School Teacher Supplies, 9 Colors, 17 x 12 Inch • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $58.94 1 $58.94
Aizweb Phonemic Awareness,Speech Therapy Magnetic Dry Erase Board Phonics Game, Elkonin Box Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Must Have,Letter Sound Science Reading Manipulative Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Seajan 6 Pcs Magnetic Paddle Set Education Dry Erase Double Side Handheld Answer Board with Counters Discs Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games Toy for Students Kids • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.49 10 $24.90
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 24/Pack (1978998) • Staples $19.74 1 $19.74
6 Pack Multi-Function Electronic Timer - Magnetic Digital Timers Big LCD Display The Loud/Silent Switch Countdown Timer Extensively Use in Break Time, Cooking,Gym, Meeting, Classroom • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, Dozen (74423) • Quill.com $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$391.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$30.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$458.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.90

Total project goal

$539.33

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