Great Fire of London Learning Activity for Nursery & LKG | CBSE Curriculum

Bring history to life in your classroom with our engaging Social Studies / History great fire of london colouring page eyfs core resource. Designed specifically for children aged 3 to 5, this activity helps young learners explore the events of 1666 in a way that is gentle, age-appropriate, and visually stimulating.

As children colour the detailed illustrations of 17th-century London, they will begin to understand how the past looked different from the world we live in today. This Social Studies / History great fire of london colouring page eyfs core encourages pupils to notice key historical details, such as the timber-framed houses and the River Thames. By engaging with this resource, children develop their fine motor skills while building a foundational understanding of chronology and change over time.

This resource aligns perfectly with the CBSE / NCERT Curriculum Nursery / LKG framework, specifically supporting the Understanding the World: Past and Present area of learning. Teachers can use this as a quiet focus activity, a springboard for circle time discussions about how we stay safe today, or as part of a wider topic on homes and communities.

This specific worksheet is differentiated for learners working at the expected standard. It includes five key questions to check understanding:

1. Can you spot the houses made of wood in the picture?

2. What do you think people used to put out fires a long time ago?

3. How are the houses in this picture different from your own home?

4. If you had to pack a bag to leave your house quickly, what would you take?

5. Can you find the river on the page?

Download our Social Studies / History great fire of london colouring page eyfs core today to provide a creative, teacher-led entry point into this famous historical event. It is a fantastic way to spark curiosity and inspire your little historians to ask questions about the world around them.

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