Teaching the Great Fire of London in primary

Top lessons, activities and displays for KS1 pupils studying the history of the 1666 Great Fire of London

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Great Fire of London for primary pupils

Engaging and innovative resources about the 1666 Great Fire of London for KS1 pupils

Whether you are looking for resources focused around the sequence of events that led to the spread of the Great Fire of London from Pudding Lane, resources on the famous Samuel Pepys and his diary or simply some fantastic classroom display ideas then we have you covered.

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Great Fire of London Year 2 Assembly Script
StephanieCapper

Great Fire of London Year 2 Assembly Script

£4.00
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This is a fun History assembly for year 2. It has 1 catchy song and a fun poem. It covers the events during the great fire of london,how it started, why the fire burned, fire fighting methods and how London changed afterwards . There are so many opportunities for fun acting and miming in this sc...
Powerpoint presentation and sequencing activity
e2rrich

Powerpoint presentation and sequencing activity

FREE
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I have tweaked various resources I found, improving pictures and adding/changing some detail. Hope you find them improved/useful :) Also an 'old&' looking template for writing a letter imagining that you were there during the fire - two versions, one with cues for the less able.
Great Fire of London Craft Activity Class Display KS1
ZiggleLearning

Great Fire of London Craft Activity Class Display KS1

£2.50
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This craft and wall mural is going to look fantastic in your classroom, and children are going to love making it! With such a stunning visual display, this event in history is sure to stick in their memories! There are six different house designs for children to choose from, with one, two, or three...
Great Fire of London resources
Wayland

Great Fire of London resources

FREE
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Worksheets and teaching activities for literacy, history and drama. These downloads accompany the play: The Great Fire of London (9780750265485) published by Wayland, however they CAN be used without the play. The play is based on the true event of the Great Fire of London in 1666, however the chara...
Great Fire of London Creative Project
BubbleResources

Great Fire of London Creative Project

£3.99
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This is a 'Great Fire of London' craft project which makes a wonderful display and reinforces learning in a very visual and creative way. This project includes three cityscapes to print onto black sugar paper, two different sets of flames for students to colour in, a full set of illustrated ins...
Samuel Pepys Diary and The Plague
Teach4Uresources

Samuel Pepys Diary and The Plague

£1.99
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* Samuel Pepys Diary and The Plague * A 2-page booklet containing facts and questions about Samuel Pepys diary and the Great Plague. * Ideal for 7+ (depending on ability) * Fully editable