Classroom Kit

A classroom resource kit for K-12 teachers

The Adopt-a-Drain K-12 Classroom Kit helps teachers, students, and families adopt a storm drain and learn about clean water. Classroom-ready teacher materials include fun ways to celebrate cleaner lakes, rivers, and oceans. Certain cities, watershed districts, and other entities are providing funding for teachers to receive free supplemental resources. Explore this page to find out if your school qualifies to receive a Classroom Kit for free and to see what’s inside!

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Does my School Qualify?

  • Check this map to find out if your school is in an area with funding.

  • If your school is in a funded area, sign up for the classroom kit below and it will be delivered at no cost to you.

What’s in the Kit?


A classroom kit in a blue shipping box displaying an illustration of an urban residential area and its waterway system.
An open classroom kit box containing teacher materials, stickers, pencils, a water bottle, and a baseball cap.

Teacher Swag: 1 of each


Water Bottle:

Stay hydrated and celebrate cleaner waterways by drinking from a Adopt-a-Drain water bottle.

Beanie: Wear an Adopt-a-Drain beanie while cleaning storm drains.

Poster: Hang an 18” x 24” poster in the classroom to inspire students to protect local waterways.

Adopt-a-Drain Bucket: Receive an optional 5-gallon bucket for debris collection.

Navy beanie hat with an Adopt-a-Drain patch
A water bottle displaying the Adopt-a-Drain logo and website URL, adopt-a-drain.org
A blue bucket with a sticker on it that reads "We protect local waterways. Sweep up! Rake up! Pick up!

Student Swag: 30 of each


Pencils: Use these nifty Adopt-a-Drain pencils to fill out Data Collection Cards.

Stickers: Celebrate cleaner lakes, creeks, and rivers by displaying these Adopt-a-Drain and Raindrop stickers on personal water bottles.

A cartoon illustration of a blue water droplet with a smiling face and big, expressive eyes.

Teacher Handouts: 1 or more of each


Teacher Guide: Everything teachers need to know about adopting drains with students. Qty: 1

Translated Handouts (Optional): Share sign up instructions with families in Somali, Hmong, and Spanish and encourage families to adopt drains at home. Qty: by request

Student Handouts: 30 of each


Data Collection Cards: Collect community science data as students clear debris from storm drains and neighborhoods. Then record the data online! Qty: 30

Safety Tips Cards: Share sign up instructions and safety tips with families and encourage them to adopt drains at home. Qty: 30

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