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Coach Falk from La Veta, CO is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Physical Education is the Best Part of My Day!

Help me give my students the resources they need to make physical education exciting, meaningful, productive, and the best part of their day!

  • $1,130 goal

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

My Project

I love that my students look forward to physical education. They love having a variety of activities and getting plenty of exercise. They are having so much fun they don’t realize how much exercise they are getting, how much their skills are being developed, and how quickly the time passes.

New physical education equipment transforms elementary learning by creating dynamic environments that engage child development.

Modern equipment including interactive fitness stations and adaptive sports gear provides opportunities to develop motor skills, coordination, and confidence. This physical foundation supports cognitive development, as physical activity improves focus and academic performance.

Every child possesses unique strengths that deserve recognition through varied physical experiences. New equipment allows educators to differentiate instruction and accommodate skill levels, ensuring meaningful participation for all students. Children with diverse abilities can find equipment matching their needs in individual challenges, team activities, or creative movement. This inclusive approach helps students discover strengths while developing empathy.

Investment in quality equipment yields lasting benefits beyond the gymnasium. Students develop life skills including teamwork, perseverance, and goal-setting through structured activities. These experiences build character and establish healthy lifestyle habits carried into adulthood.

Coach Falk La Veta Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

La Veta, CO View local requests

More than half 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

98 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cosom Scooter Board Set, 16 Inch Scoot Board with 2 Inch Non-Marring Metal Casters & Safety Guards for Physical Education Class, Sliding Boards with Safety Handles, Sitting Scooter Board, 6 Color Set • Amazon Business $269.51 1 $269.51
Voit Tuff Coated Foam Footballs - 9 3/4" Junior - Prism Pack • Teachers' School Supply $142.99 1 $142.99
Voit Tuff Coated Foam Footballs - 8 1/2" Mini - Prism Pack • Teachers' School Supply $119.99 1 $119.99
Rhino Champion Sports Leather Medicine Ball, 10 Pounds, Navy/White - Middle-High School - Adult - Durability • School Specialty $25.87 4 $103.48
Gator Skin Special Ball 7 Dia. Assorted 6/Set • Staples $84.94 1 $84.94
Champion Sports Rubber Cover Size 5 Soccer Ball Set of 6 Balls (CHSSRB5SET) • Staples $62.84 1 $62.84
Champion Sports Soccer Goal, Blue/White (CHSSG3018) • Quill.com $42.92 1 $42.92
Windsor Electronic Sports Whistle, Black - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $26.77 1 $26.77
Champion Competition Plastic Frisbee, 165 Gram, 1/each • Quill.com $3.59 6 $21.54

Materials cost

$874.98

Vendor shipping charges

$41.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$960.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$169.42

Total project goal

$1,129.47

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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