The Great Fire of London
In Year 1 this week we have been learning about the Great Fire of London. We have extended our knowledge of timelines by sequencing the key events from the fire.
“The fire was in 1666.” Angel
“The houses were made of wood.” Keiran
“The fire spread quickly because of the big wind.” Ethan
“They went on boats to keep safe.” Maja
In maths we have learnt about weight. We used the balance scales to weigh ingredients to make bread buns.
“The scales had to balance.” Vladislavs
“It was yummy.” Lewis
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