Jumping buses

Discover the true story of the bus that jumped Tower Bridge!

Pupils will travel back in time to 30 December 1952 - the day the Number 78 bus jumped Tower Bridge - and take part in a costumed storytelling session to discover the story.

They will then practise comprehension skills (retelling stories) by working in pairs to create a stop motion animation of the bus jump. These films can be shared with the school for post-visit work or publishing on school websites or social media.

 

 

Key information

Key Stage: 1

Capacity: Max 30 pupils

Timing: 10.30 - 14.00

Curriculum Links: Literacy, History, Computing

Cost:  £120 per class and £10.72 per additional adult outside the required ratio

1 adult free per 6 children

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"The ‘Jumping Bus’ session was impressive and the children enjoyed making their own short movies. The resources were easy to use and the instructions easy to follow."

Teacher
Year 2

"The children and staff were thoroughly entertained and loved every moment. Thank you!"

Teacher
Year 2

Resources

Looking for ways to embed your workshop into your classroom learning? 

Our learning resources contains everything you need to turn your pupils into Tower Bridge experts! Or download our workshop specific pre and post visit activity ideas. 

Learning resources Pre and post visit activities