Look Back At Your Unfinished Creations
Find three unfinished creations, pick one to complete, plan steps, repair or improve it with simple tools, then test and share results.
Step-by-step guide to look back at your unfinished creations
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Step 1
Find three unfinished creations around your home.
Step 2
Put the three creations where you can see them on a table or the floor.
Step 3
Look at each creation for one minute and notice what is broken or missing.
Step 4
Choose the one you want to finish.
Step 5
Use paper and pencil to write three simple steps to finish it.
Step 6
Make a short list of the materials you need from your plan.
Step 7
Gather the materials from around your house.
Step 8
Clear a workspace for your project.
Step 9
Ask an adult to supervise and help with any tools you are unsure about.
Step 10
Follow your plan to repair or improve your creation using one tool at a time.
Step 11
Test your finished creation to see if it works the way you wanted.
Step 12
If something still needs fixing, choose one repair step and try it again then test once more.
Step 13
Share your finished creation on DIY.org and tell what you fixed and how you did it.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
I don't have paper, pencils, or some tools—what can I use instead?
If you don't have paper and pencil use a phone notes app, sticky notes, or a whiteboard to write your three simple steps, and for missing tools try safe household substitutes like strong tape, string, or plant ties or ask an adult to help find or borrow the proper tool as the instructions advise.
My project still doesn't work after testing—what should I do?
Follow the instruction to 'choose one repair step and try it again' by rechecking your written three-step plan, fixing one thing at a time, retesting, and asking an adult to supervise any tool use or tricky repairs.
How can I adapt this activity for a 4-year-old versus a 12-year-old?
For a 4-year-old have an adult pick one nearby unfinished creation, write one simple step and gather safe materials together, while a 12-year-old can write detailed three-step plans, list exact materials, use one tool at a time, test, and iterate independently before sharing.
How can we make the finished creation more special or advanced?
Enhance or personalize by adding color, labels, or a new feature from your materials list (for example wheels or a handle), take before-and-after photos, and share on DIY.org explaining what you fixed and how you improved it.
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Facts about DIY and repair projects for kids
♻️ Upcycling turns old stuff into new treasures; kids have made lamps, toys, and art from boxes, bottles, and fabric scraps.
📸 A simple before-and-after photo or story can inspire others and make finishing a project feel extra rewarding.
🛠️ Many creators call unfinished projects 'WIPs' (works in progress) — keeping them is a sign you're experimenting and learning!
🧩 Planning small steps and testing as you go is how inventors and engineers improve ideas — tiny tweaks add up to big changes.
🕰️ The Repair Café movement began in the Netherlands in 2009 so neighbors could meet, fix broken things together, and reduce waste.
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