Bridge Building For KS1 Workshop
Architecture Workshops
Quick Overview - The Architecture Workshops Bridge building workshop is a fun way to get your students engaged across multiple subjects related to design and engineering. In this adapted version of their popular Bridges Maths and Design workshop, your students will work individually and in small groups to build sections of a bridge up to 12 meters long, then team up to figure out how to make it stand strong. Combining design tech, drama, and science, pupils also develop their fine and gross motor skills, imagination, listening, and teamwork. Plus, there's a strong maths and problem solving element built in. It is a great way to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking all in one session!The Architecture Workshops Association have been running fun and engaging workshops since 1996 that engage with pupils and providing catalytic support for teachers. Fitting with the national curriculum on numerous levels, not only the obvious STEM elements and History, but we help develop pupils Fine and Gross Motor Skills as well as a their independent thought and problem solving skills, thereby increasing their self esteem.
Current special offers for school groups
Early Bird Booking For January & February 2027
25% off bookings made by the end of the autumn term for January & February 2027. Travel cost may apply
valid until: December 2026
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Bridge Building, Egyptian Pyramids; Ely Cathedral; Fairground Rides; Geodesic Structures; Greek Parthenon; Indian Taj Mahal; Islamic Dome Of The Rock; Mayan Pyramid; Sculptures; Saxon Roundhouse; Shelters; Skyscrapers; Stonehenge; Tudor Globe Theatre; Victorian Crystal Palace; Viking Longboat
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Maths Workshop
Logic and Problem Solving Shape
Because we use nothing more than dowel and rubber bands in all of our unique workshops the importance of triangulation in making all other two dimensional shapes strong is key in all the structures we build.
Design Technology
>Citizenship
>PSHE
>Team Building
What size groups do we cater for?
30 Key Stage 1 pupils
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Behaviour & flexibility
Individual needs discussed before visitFlexible activity pace
Exit and re-entry permitted
Flexible scheduling
Staff support
Risk assessment availablePre-visit planning available
Staff experienced with SEND groups
Learning & communication
EAL-friendly resourcesSmall group sessions available
SEND-friendly workshops
We are happy to work with SEN pupils who are part of a class, however if the percentage is greater than 25% we may have to adjust the total number accordingly. Likewise we can run workshops at specialist schools with smaller numbers.
All specialist schools are charged at our primary rate whatever the age range.
We have run numerous days at specialist schools with disabled pupils.
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Anything else?
My son, Erno, ran out of his classroom today exclaiming 'best day ever'. Thank you so much for what sounds like an inspiring session building. His eyes were glistening and he is still buzzing! Thank you very much.
Who are Architecture Workshops?
Designed to stimulate imaginations and excite children and teachers alike the Architecture Workshops Hands-On experience is a Focused Practical Task For All Key Stages & Abilities. The workshops focus on simple ideas to amazing affect, using all aspects of STEM pupil's work together to build stunning large scale structures. In many of the workshops we take a history topic as a starting point and using, Design Technology, Maths Literacy, Science and Drama to differing degrees, pupils create large scale reconstructions of famous architectural landmarks that bring curriculum subjects to life. Pupils work individually, in small teams and altogether to build one large structure or many structures depending upon the focus of the chosen workshop. The ideas found in EYFS workshops are developed throughout our repertoire of workshops, from KS 1 & 2 right up to KS 3,4 & 5.
Every enquiry gives you a chance to win trips and workshops for your school - We are giving away a free trip for every week of the Autumn term!
Architecture Workshops
How science, maths and art skills can be developed through team work, problem solving and imagination
