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Mario-Themed Classroom

Help me give my students Mario's world: Diverse learners level up, play, read!

  • $1,085 goal

This project expired on October 23, 2025.

This project expired on October 23, 2025.

My Project

Step into our vibrant 4th-grade classroom, and you'll find a dynamic space designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning! Last year, our 'SpongeBob SquarePants' theme brought laughter and excitement, but this year, we're leveling up to the magical Mario World! Imagine a classroom where every corner sparks imagination, from the colorful characters on the walls to engaging learning 'levels.' Our students, who come from wonderfully diverse backgrounds, share a common passion for interactive storytelling, especially through video games and graphic novels. My goal is to transform our classroom into a familiar, fun, and inspiring environment where every child feels connected, engaged, and ready to embark on their own academic adventures, just like Mario on a quest!

To bring 'Mario World' to life and truly enhance our learning environment, we're seeking specific items that will create an immersive and functional space:

Mario-themed Classroom Decor: We're looking for vibrant Mario decals for our walls, and playful Mario-themed pencils and supplies to make every task feel like a fun challenge. Mario-themed curtains would complete the look, making our classroom a truly immersive experience.

Flexible Seating: To support diverse learning styles and collaborative activities, we need flexible seating options in Mario's iconic colors – blue, red, and green.

Indoor Recess Gaming Station: For those crucial indoor recess days, especially during long winters or rainy periods, we dream of having many Mario themed games.

Engaging Classroom Library: To cultivate a lifelong love of reading, we are building a robust library of captivating books similar to popular titles like 'Cat Ninja' and 'Captain Underpants.' Our students have shown a strong connection to genres like anime and manga, and a library rich with these visual storytelling formats will be a powerful tool to boost literacy, comprehension, and enthusiasm for reading among all learners.

Mrs. A Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Grade 4 Graphic Novels Hardcover Collection - 17 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $197.71 1 $197.71
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series Sampler Collection - 18 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $193.55 1 $193.55
Captain Underpants - Captain Underpants Collection - 12 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $113.79 1 $113.79
Dog Man - Dog Man Collection - 10 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $96.29 1 $96.29
Jump Library Ecosystems -Amazing and Diverse Places STEM Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $49.46 1 $49.46
Bad Kitty - Bad Kitty Collection - 6 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $32.08 1 $32.08
RoomMates RMK5223GM Super Luigi and Mario Peel and Stick Wall Decals, red, Green, Yellow • Amazon Business $23.47 1 $23.47
Monopoly The Super Mario Bros. Movie Edition Kids Board Game, Family Games for Super Mario Fans, Ages 8+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Super Mario Checkers & Tic-Tac-Toe Collector's Game Set | Featuring Super Mario Bros - Mario & Luigi | Collectible Checkers and TicTacToe Perfect for Mario Fans • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
EPOCH Games Super Mario Route 'n Go - Tabletop Skill and Action Game for 1-2 Players - A Fast-Paced Game of Skill and Strategy • Amazon Business $16.68 1 $16.68
Alfred Super Mario Series for Easy Piano Book • Music & Arts $15.84 1 $15.84
25Pcs Galaxy Wars Party Favors Gel Pen - Galaxy Wars Themed Gifts for Kids Decorations, Baby Star Themed Pens Black Baby Yoda Pens for Birthday Party Favors Prize Carnival Goodie Bag Filling Rewards • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates – A How to Draw Anime / Manga Books Series (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $12.80 1 $12.80
EPOCH Games Super Mario Hover Shell Strike - Tabletop or Floor Multiplayer Sports Game for Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $11.24 1 $11.24
RoomMates RMK2351SCS Nintendo New Super Mario Bros Build a Scene Peel and Stick Wall Decals, Multicolored • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
Anime and Manga Mega Handbooks - Anime and Manga Mega Handbook 2024 - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $10.94 1 $10.94
Super Mario Manga Mania • Amazon Business $10.81 1 $10.81
Mattel Games UNO Mario Kart Card Game for Kids, Adults, Families & Parties with Special Rule for 2 to 10 Players • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Super Mario Official Sticker Book (Nintendo®): Over 800 Stickers! • Amazon Business $7.36 1 $7.36
Super Mario: The Big Coloring Book (Nintendo®) • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
jjlin Super Mario Bros Stickers for Water Bottles 50 Pack Cute,Waterproof,Aesthetic,Trendy Stickers for Teens,Girls Perfect for Waterbottle,Laptop,Phone,Travel Extra Durable Vinyl (Mario) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$878.86

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$13.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$922.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$162.71

Total project goal

$1,084.75

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