The Repair Shop Craft Book
What’s inside...
Step into the magical world of The Repair Shop with this first, classic craft book for children. Get into crafting with this imaginative and beautifully illustrated step-by-step craft book written by the awe-inspiring team behind The Repair Shop. Featuring 50 classic crafts that will get young creators hooked on simple but satisfying activities, with plenty of tips, tricks and fun facts to learn along the way, this first craft book is packed with skills and inventive ideas that will inspire an enduring love of craftsmanship from a young age.
Age
7-12
Length
128 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kind of tools do you think we need to fix things at our home?
Can you think of a time something was broken and how you felt?
Why do you think it's important to repair something rather than replace it?
How do you think the characters in the book feel when they successfully repair something?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by discussing personal experiences with repairing objects at home to make the concept relatable. Ask your child how they might feel if they were able to repair something themselves. Highlight the environmental benefits of repairing over replacing to instill values of sustainability. Praise their insights and encourage their curiosity by asking them to think of other items that could be repaired.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of creativity
Explanation: The book encourages children to use their imagination and creativity to solve problems and make new creations.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by using everyday items to create new toys or solve simple problems around their home, enhancing their creative thinking skills.
Example Lesson: The importance of perseverance
Explanation: Through various crafting challenges, the book teaches that not giving up despite difficulties leads to success.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of persistence in school projects or in learning new skills, reinforcing that effort leads to achievement.
Example Lesson: The significance of recycling and repurposing
Explanation: The book shows how old items can be transformed into something useful and beautiful, promoting sustainability.
Real-World Application: Children learn to view used items not as waste, but as potential resources, fostering a sustainable mindset from a young age.
Example Lesson: Skills development
Explanation: By engaging in crafts, children refine their motor skills, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and boost their capacity for attentive focus.
Real-World Application: These enhancements are directly applicable to academic and personal tasks that require precision and critical thinking.