Help me give my students durable rain boots to continue outdoor learning all year-round!
$753 goal
This project expired on October 10, 2025.
This project expired on October 10, 2025.
My Project
Kindergarten and first grade students are naturally curious and full of wonder, especially when it comes to the world around them. At our school, we’re fortunate to have access to a beautiful pollinator prairie right on campus. This special outdoor space provides endless opportunities for hands-on, inquiry-based learning aligned with early elementary science standards.
Throughout the year, our students use the prairie to observe the life cycles of plants and insects, investigate patterns in weather and seasons, explore the needs of living things, and describe changes in the environment.
Unfortunately, even a little rain can keep our youngest scientists indoors; not because they’re unwilling, but because they’re unequipped. That’s where this project comes in.
By providing rain boots for our kindergarten and first grade students, we can ensure that learning doesn’t stop when the ground gets a little muddy. With rain boots, our students can safely and comfortably continue exploring the prairie in all kinds of weather, deepening their understanding of nature while staying dry and focused on discovery.
Help us keep our outdoor classroom open year-round—because science doesn’t stop for a little mud!
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
100 students impacted
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