The Rensselaer Repair Cafe has partnered with the
Robert C. Parker School and the
Woodland Hill Montessori School to foster a repair mindset in K-8 schools. Fix Forward has opportunities
for children to develop their interests, skills, and confidence as they become the repair
champions of the next generation.
Our Fix-it-Carts are equipped with child-friendly, age-appropriate tools and materials organized to meet the needs of children, and are functional in a school setting.
Fix Forward also has a variety of lesson plans and activities for repair projects.
MY TOOL BOOK
Identify common tools by creating a cut and paste book.
Grades 1-3
WRITE A REPAIR STORY
Creative writing project centered on repair and problem solving.
Grades 1-3
STUFFIE HOSPITAL
Learn to repair a beloved toy with needle and thread.
Grades K-4
MEMORY CARDS
A card matching game identifying common tools.
Grades Prek-3
THREE PART CARDS
An activity connecting tool names and images.
Grades Prek
TAKE APART PARTY
Disassemble objects to learn about their construction and functionality.
Grades all
REPAIR DISCUSSION
A conversation about the advantages of repair.
Grades 4-8
POP UP REPAIR CAFE
A space for people to learn and practice repair skills.
Grades all
FIX IT NOW PARTY
Make several quick fixes with a group of children.
Grades 1-4
KNOW YOUR TOOLS: WRITE A FIX IT BOOK
Create a book filled with tool drawings and labels.
Grades 1-4