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Great Fire of London Activities

Great Fire of London Activities

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Transport KS1 children back to 1666. This History topic pack brings the Great Fire of London to life through seven hands-on activities covering History, Geography, Art, Music, and Literacy.

Included Resources +
This pack includes seven activity sheets with accompanying lesson plans transporting KS1 children back to 1666 through cross-curricular history, art, geography, and music activities.
Key Details +
• Year Group: KS1 (ages 5–7)
• Key Stage: KS1
• Subject: History, Art, Geography & Music
• Resource Type: Activity Sheets + Lesson Plans
• Format: Instant PDF Download
• Number of Activities: 7
Curriculum Alignment +
Aligned to the KS1 History National Curriculum. Covers events beyond living memory that are significant nationally — the Great Fire of London 1666. Supports objectives for understanding chronology, using sources of information, and asking and answering questions about the past.
Teaching Tips +

Use Samuel Pepys' diary as a primary source discussion starter — simplified extracts work well with KS1. The art activities inspired by the fire produce striking classroom display work. Music activities work well as a whole-class performance. Ideal as a two-week history unit in autumn term.

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