What's up PE Nation!
Today we dive deep into "Level 3" equipment for physical education programs, exploring how to dream big and significantly elevate your PE offerings beyond the basics. From securing $9,000 obstacle courses to writing effective grants, this episode provides a roadmap for transforming your program with strategic equipment investments.
• Define your "why" before investing in major equipment
• Create a list of "moonshot" equipment dreams you'd like to pursue
• Focus on equipment that benefits many students simultaneously
• Write effective grants by demonstrating educational impact through pre/post testing
• Partner with school foundations, PTOs, and local businesses for funding
• Think beyond traditional PE equipment to create unique, memorable experiences
• Don't let rejections stop you from pursuing program-enhancing equipment
• Ensure equipment aligns with your program vision and curriculum needs
• Transform teaching from a job into a passionate career through strategic investments
Take care and happy teaching,
Dave
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Article on Level 3 Equipment with checklist
Beg, Borrow, Build and Steal ebook with links, Free game PDFs and my personal grant writing files: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Beg-Borrow-Build-and-Steal-Equipment-13063549
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