Teaching the Great Fire of London in primary

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

Tes Resources Team

Great Fire of London for primary pupils

Engage young learners with exciting and innovative resources about the 1666 Great Fire of London and key figures and events from the time

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 and schemes of work then we have you covered.

Lessons and Activities 

Great Fire of London Year 2 Assembly Script
StephanieCapper

Great Fire of London Year 2 Assembly Script

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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

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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
hollyjack1

Great Fire Of London

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Great Fire Of London teaching power point and print and go activities. Suitable for year 2. Help your students learn all about the Great Fire of London. Use the Power Point first to tell the children all about the Great Fire Of London. Use the recap slides to discuss with the children what life wa...
Great Fire of London Creative Project
BubbleResources

Great Fire of London Creative Project

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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

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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
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...

Classroom displays and schemes of work

Great Fire Of London Vocabulary Display
Helen Rachel Crossley

Great Fire Of London Vocabulary Display

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Great Fire Of London Vocabulary Display: A series of 60+ words related to The Great Fire Of London displayed on flames. A great addition to your topic display or working wall. For more Outstanding Resources for Outstanding Teachers, please visit my website www.teachersvault.co.uk