KS1 History of the Seaside Workshop

Discover how seaside holidays have changed over time in our immersive History of the Seaside workshop, specifically designed for KS1 students. This exciting session will take children on a journey through history, exploring how seaside visits have evolved from Victorian times to the present day!

Through hands-on building challenges, students will engage their creativity and problem-solving skills to recreate iconic seaside features, gaining a deeper understanding of how seaside holidays have developed and their significance in British culture.

Workshop Learning Objective

The learning objectives of our KS1 History of the Seaside workshop are designed to align with the history curriculum. Students will learn about the evolution of seaside holidays, from the Victorian era to modern-day beach experiences, gaining a deeper understanding of their historical significance. They will explore how seaside traditions and activities have changed over time, focusing on advancements in safety, entertainment, and leisure.
The workshop also promotes problem-solving and teamwork through engaging LEGO building challenges, where students will create their own beach scenes, featuring elements such as activities, safety features, and food throughout history. This ensures that students not only learn about the history of the seaside but also gain valuable skills for their overall development.

Workshop Learning Outcome

By the end of the KS1 History of the Seaside workshop, students will have achieved several key learning outcomes. They will be able to identify and describe different aspects of seaside holidays from various historical periods, understanding their significance and how they reflect changes in society and leisure activities. Students will have learned about the evolution of seaside traditions, recognising the role of innovation in safety, entertainment, and beach activities. Additionally, through the LEGO building challenges, students will have enhanced their problem-solving and teamwork skills, demonstrating improved critical thinking and the ability to work collaboratively on creative projects related to seaside history.
LEGO History of the Seaside Workshop

What To Expect From This Workshop

  • Interactive Learning: The History of the Seaside workshop is designed to be highly interactive, combining historical storytelling with hands-on LEGO building and creative exploration.

  • Engaging Activities: Students will take part in two main LEGO building challenges, encouraging them to think creatively and collaboratively as they construct seaside scenes featuring beach activities, safety features, and entertainment from different historical periods.

  • Fun and Educational: While enjoying the process of building and designing, students will also achieve key learning objectives aligned with the KS1 curriculum, enhancing their understanding of seaside history and developing essential problem-solving skills.

What Will The Students Build

When it comes to building, the Brickies experience ensures that children have access to all the LEGO bricks they need to bring their imaginative seaside creations to life. We provide thousands of LEGO bricks, meticulously sorted by colour and key part types to guarantee the best possible building experience.

During this workshop, there will be two exciting building challenges:

Historical Seaside Scene Challenge: Students will design and construct their own LEGO beach scene, incorporating key elements such as beach activities, safety features, and entertainment inspired by seaside holidays from the past or present.

Future Seaside Challenge: Students will unleash their creativity to design and build a futuristic seaside experience of their own invention, imagining how beach holidays might evolve in the future. This challenge encourages innovation and problem-solving in a fun and engaging way.

Brickies LEGO Bricks for Seaside School Workshop

Why KS1 Children Will Enjoy History of the Seaside Workshop

  • Hands-On Experience: Children love to build and create, and our workshop offers ample opportunities for hands-on learning with LEGO.

  • Exciting Historical Journey: The exploration of seaside holidays through time makes history come alive, engaging students in a fun and memorable way.

  • Creativity Unleashed: The freedom to design their own beach scenes from both the past and future allows children to express their unique ideas and creativity.

KS1 History of the Seaside Workshop Duration

Our History of the Seaside LEGO Building Workshop is 75 minutes of immersive, hands-on learning. We begin with an engaging visual presentation that vividly showcases the evolution of seaside holidays, from Victorian beach outings to modern-day seaside trips. During this session, we explore existing knowledge and discuss key facts about the history of the seaside, including how activities, safety features, and entertainment have changed over time.

Following the presentation, we introduce an exciting LEGO building challenge. The children are tasked with building their own beach scenes, incorporating elements such as activities, safety features, or entertainment from different historical periods.

To conclude the workshop, we review the children’s creations, summarise the key lessons learned, and encourage teachers to capture photos of the LEGO masterpieces. This workshop not only educates but also inspires creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking through playful construction.

KS1 LEGO Design and Build Workshop

Pricing

We determine the price of our KS1 History of the Seaside School Workshop according to the number of children attending and the duration. Our priority is delivering a fun, engaging, and memorable learning experience at an affordable rate. After assessing your requirements and tailoring the package, we’ll provide a transparent upfront price with no hidden fees.

If you are interested in bringing a subject to life with our Brickies LEGO building workshops then we advise you to enquire sooner rather than later as availability is limited. Please use the enquiry form below or email [email protected] for more information.

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