Great Fire of London + History Timeline Notebook
Great Fire of London + History Timeline Notebook
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Transport your KS1 learners back to 1666 with this comprehensive Great Fire of London resource pack!
This engaging history topic bundle combines our popular History Timeline Notebook with hands-on activities, creative projects, and interactive learning experiences to bring this pivotal moment in British history to life for Year 1 and Year 2 children.
What's Included:
- History Timeline Notebook (PDF book) - Interactive notebook to record and sequence key events
- Fire of London Timeline - Visual timeline to help children understand the chronology of events
- Wooden House Collage - Hands-on craft activity exploring Tudor architecture
- Write a Diary Entry - Creative writing from the perspective of someone experiencing the fire
- Maps of London - Geography skills and understanding how the fire spread
- Drawing with Charcoal - Art activity exploring fire and destruction through charcoal techniques
- London's Burning Nursery Rhyme - Music and literacy connection to the historical event
- Firefighting Equipment - Compare historical and modern firefighting methods
Learning Benefits:
- Develops historical understanding of significant events in British history
- Builds chronological awareness and sequencing skills
- Integrates literacy, geography, art, and music across the curriculum
- Encourages empathy through diary writing and role-play activities
- Supports KS1 History curriculum objectives
- Perfect for cross-curricular topic work
Ideal for: Teachers, home educators, and parents teaching KS1 history to Year 1 and Year 2 children.
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Experience the dramatic story of the Great Fire of London with this KS1 resource hub from Hands-On Education, built for ages 5–7. The page features a dynamic blend of hands-on activities, interactive videos, art projects, sequencing cards, and the unique PDF History Timeline Notebook. Pupils construct their own chronological record, track the fire’s progress, create house collages, write diary entries as Samuel Pepys, and explore historic maps to see London’s transformation. The Timeline Notebook promotes independent learning and historical thinking, allowing children to log events, add images, and note key facts. All activities meet National Curriculum objectives in history, geography, English, music, and art. Through storytelling, role-play, and inquiry, children develop core history skills and creativity—making the journey into 1666 accessible, engaging, and memorable for every learner.
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