Repair Shop Lesson Plan Repair Shop Lesson Plan
More Than "I'm Sorry"
TIER 1
Duration
15 Minutes
Audience
6th Grade
Approach
Discussion & Game
The "Why"
This lesson helps students understand that repairing harm goes beyond a simple apology, fostering empathy and problem-solving skills for healthier relationships.
Objective
Students will be able to brainstorm a simple, relevant way to repair harm in a given scenario.
Teacher Prep
Review the lesson plan and all materials.
Prepare the Repair Slide Deck for presentation.
Print and cut out cards for the Harm/Repair Matching Game .
Materials Needed
Repair Slide Deck
Matching Game Cards
Scissors (for prep)
Instructional Steps
3m
1. Opening Circle Brainstorm
Begin with a brief opening circle. Ask students:
"Think about a time someone said 'I'm sorry' to you, but it didn't feel like enough. What was missing?"
Facilitate a quick whole-class brainstorm, noting a few key ideas on the board or chart paper.
4m
2. Introduce "Repairing Harm"
Present the Repair Slide Deck .
Define "repairing harm" as actively making things right, not just using words.
Discuss key concepts: Repair, Restoration, and Problem-Solving.
Use relatable examples (breaking a pencil, hurtful online comments).
Key takeaway: Repair is about taking action to address the impact.
6m
3. Match Harm to Repair
Divide students into small groups (3-4 students) and distribute the Harm/Repair Matching Game cards.
Groups read "Harm" scenarios and discuss different ways to "Repair" the harm.
Instruct them to match the best repair card to the scenario.
Circulate and ask: "Why do you think this specific action fixes the harm caused?"
2m
4. Closing Circle Idea Share
Bring the class back together.
Ask each group to share one Harm scenario and their chosen Repair , explaining their reasoning.
Final Reiteration:
Repairing harm involves action, not just words, and helps make things right for everyone involved.
Repair Slide Deck More Than "I'm Sorry"
The Repair Shop: Making It Right!
Teacher Note: Welcome students and introduce the topic of apologies and making things right.
When "Sorry"
Isn't Enough...
Think about a time someone said "I'm sorry" to you, but it didn't feel like enough.
What was missing?
Teacher Note: Prompt students for the opening circle brainstorm. Encourage sharing different perspectives.
Beyond Just Words
Sometimes, saying "I'm sorry" is just the beginning.
Repairing harm means taking action to fix what went wrong.
Teacher Note: Introduce the core idea: making things right involves more than just words. Emphasize action.
The Repair Toolbox
Repair
Taking steps to fix or mend something that was broken (literally or figuratively).
Restoration
Making things whole or bringing them back to a good state, as much as possible.
Teacher Note: Define 'Repair' and 'Restoration' with simple, relatable language.
Problem-Solving
When harm happens, we need to figure out the best way to make things right for everyone involved.
Empathy
Ideas
Action
Teacher Note: Explain problem-solving in the context of repairing harm. It's about finding a solution that addresses the impact.
Time to Match It Up!
1
Look at your Harm scenarios.
2
Find the Repair action that fits best.
3
Discuss WHY it works!
Matching Game
Teacher Note: Explain the instructions for the game. Remind them to discuss WHY a repair works.
Making It Right Together
Repairing harm is about actions that heal and rebuild.
"It helps us create stronger, more respectful relationships!"
Teacher Note: Conclude the lesson by reinforcing the main takeaway.
Harm Repair Matching Game Harm & Repair
Matching Game
REPAIR SHOP
Instructions
Cut out all the cards below along the dashed lines.
Work with your group to read each Harm card.
Discuss and find the Repair card that best fits the scenario.
Be ready to explain why your chosen repair makes things right!
Harm Cards (Set A)
Card A: Harm
I accidentally spilled juice on my friend's new drawing, and it smeared the colors.
Card B: Harm
I borrowed my classmate's favorite pencil and forgot to give it back. Now it's missing from my backpack.
Card C: Harm
I told a silly secret about my friend to another classmate, and now my friend feels embarrassed and betrayed.
Card D: Harm
During a group project, I didn't do my share of the work, leaving my teammates to pick up the slack.
Card E: Harm
I accidentally knocked over a display of books in the library, making a huge mess.
Blank Tool Card
Repair Cards (The Fixes)
Card 1: Repair
Offer to redraw the picture, help clean it up, and make sure their supplies are safe next time.
Card 2: Repair
Apologize sincerely, ask what they need to feel better, and make a plan to be more careful with borrowed items.
Card 3: Repair
Apologize privately, commit to being a trustworthy friend, and ask the person you told not to spread the secret further.
Card 4: Repair
Apologize to your group, offer to take on extra work for the next part, and create a plan to share tasks fairly.
Card 5: Repair
Immediately start picking up the books, ask a librarian if they need help, and be more mindful of your surroundings.