Whether it’s back to school, or the start of a new term, taking the time out to refresh and organise your PE storage will make things a lot easier when it comes to preparing for your lessons when you come back to school and need to get back into the swing of things. Check out our 3 top tips below to help get your PE storage space ready to take on whatever the new term ahead has in store:
Design A Simple Labeling System
Incorporating a simple labeling system is a great way to make sure your efficient when it comes to getting the equipment you need quickly and easily. Having a labeling system can also make it easier for you to explain where things are and where things go after they’ve been used to a cover teacher. There are two things that you should consider if you are looking to create an effective labeling system:
Emphasise On Easy Access
It’s common knowledge that the equipment you use the most should be the easiest to get to. However, you may be more likely to try a new lesson plan that requires equipment that you don’t use as often if all of the equipment in the storage cupboard is easy to access.
The best way of doing this is by finding a way to maximise your storage space and label equipment bins and baskets to ensure that everything is easy to quickly grab and use all of the supplies you have. Here is a couple more ideas to help maximise your storage space furthermore:
Incorporate A Repair Station
Regardless of how carefully you store equipment, wear and tear will always happen, and maintenance will be needed. For this reason, an effective repair station is needed, and for that you need to: