The Great Fire of London for KS1 pupils

This collection of Great Fire of London worksheets and activities supports teachers in delivering a full KS1 history topic. Resources include a Great Fire of London timeline activity, a detailed information PowerPoint, and a Samuel Pepys diary template. Pupils can also deepen their knowledge through our Great Fire of London reading comprehension tasks and sequencing worksheets.

These activities encourage enquiry skills such as ordering events, exploring cause and consequence, and using historical evidence. They also lend themselves to cross-curricular links with English, for example through diary writing or role-play based on eyewitness accounts. Teachers can start lessons with our interactive slides, then extend learning with differentiated worksheets and writing prompts.

Great Fire of London Year 2

Our Year 2 Great Fire of London resources are ideal for developing historical understanding in line with the National Curriculum. Pupils will learn about the events of 1666, key figures such as Samuel Pepys, and the lasting impact on London. With engaging lesson activities, ebooks and display materials, these resources help teachers deliver high-quality KS1 history lessons with confidence. Try a free trial today to access the complete bank of Great Fire of London resources for your classroom.