Get fired up for Guy Fawkes Night with Purple Mash

"Remember, remember the Fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot..." Bonfire Night is celebrated on the 5th of November and marks the anniversary of the discovery of a plot organised by Catholic conspirators to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605. Ahead of the big night, these Purple Mash activities should help you get in the mood. Just remember to stay safe!

Writing Projects:

You can use our writing templates in many ways this Bonfire Night. Start with our Firework Poem template to write a poem about fireworks. Try to include onomatopoeic words and alliteration. With fireworks, bonfires and sparklers a plenty, it’s really important to be careful on Bonfire Night. Use our Firework Safety Poster (KS1) or Leaflet (KS2) to show how you can stay safe.

There’s also a Guy Fawkes storyboard template that gives pupils the chance to explore the Gunpower Plot and put their spin on the story of that famous night in 1605 and its most infamous conspirator.

Project Packs:

You can also use one of our project packs this Bonfire Night and complete the activities that we have started. These include adding more questions to our quiz about Guy Fawkes when you have completed some research, adding more levels to our Hide the Gunpower 3D game, and completing your own 3D model design of Parliament. Just try not to burn it if you make a paper model. Children can also show off their research with this Guy Fawkes 2Connect.

Paint Projects:

It’s not Bonfire Night without pretty colours filling the sky. Use our Firework template to paint your very own Firework Display.

Or how about making things even more bright with our colour painting template? How many colours do you know?

Coding:

We have several 2Code programmes that you can use from Exploring Firework Safety, to a beautiful Catherine Wheel, alongside Rockets and Sparklers! Here you will practice coding with timers, clicks and variables to make beautiful firework displays.

2Respond:

Ever wanted to have a conversation with Guy Fawkes and find out why he planned the Gunpowder Plot? Well now you can with 2Respond! Share all the information you know with him and see what he says about why we are celebrating.

However you spend Bonfire Night, please stay safe. Share with us your work via Twitter or Facebook and have fun Purple Mashing!