Repair Shop: Check, Fix and Label the Homemade Gear

At the end of class, teams check the homemade equipment, fix what can be fixed and label it for storage. The class cools down while learning to make things last longer.

How to play

1. Each team gathers the equipment it used and walks it to its table or area (2 min).
2. Check: sort into three piles: good, fixable and recycling bin (2 min).
3. Repair: reinforce damaged paddles, discs or ropes with tape (3 min).
4. Labeling: write on each box what's inside and how many pieces (2 min).
5. Quick round: each team says which item lasted longest and why (1 min).

Rules

• Work seated or standing, no running.
• What can't be fixed goes in the right recycling bin, not the general trash.
• Each team is responsible for its box.

Variations

Adaptations

• Fine motor difficulties: handles counting and writing the label.
• Low vision: large-print labels and a different color for each box.
• Limited mobility: equipment is brought to their table to check.

Learning goals

• Cool down with a useful task.
• Look after and repair shared equipment.
• Reduce waste by making equipment last.

Equipment for a class of 25

• packing tape: 6
• markers: 10
• cardboard boxes: 6

Teacher tip

This keeps broken homemade gear from piling up in the storage room. Keep a spare-parts box with caps, tape and cardboard.

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