Looking for November classroom ideas for primary schools? Discover six topical events, from Bonfire Night and Diwali to World Science Day, Remembrance Day, Road Safety Week and National Tree Week, with practical activity ideas for your pupils.
Looking for things to do with the children this October half-term? Discover easy autumn activities, spooky Halloween games, creative challenges, rainy-day fun and free printables to keep everyone entertained!
Bring autumn into the classroom with simple activities for ages 3–11. Explore trees, seasonal food, weather, writing and the changing seasons.
Does your child’s maths homework look nothing like the maths you remember? From subitising and partitioning to number bonds, bar models and arrays, this parent-friendly guide explains some of the primary maths methods children use today, what they’re for and how you can help at home.
Looking for a quick World Science Day activity? Explore three simple classroom ideas that help primary pupils discover how sharing information, listening to others and working together can help solve problems.
Looking for October classroom ideas for primary schools? Discover five topical events and celebrations, from Black History Month and The Big Draw to World Space Week and Halloween, plus a few more dates worth adding to your October plans.
No coding knowledge? No problem. Try six easy, mostly screen-free coding activities for children aged 3–11, using simple things you already have at home.
Diwali is celebrated on 8th November this year. Our blog details what the festival is about and how Busy Things can help you mark the occasion.
Looking for Black History Month activities for primary schools? Explore three engaging ideas with Busy Things, from discovering Barack and Michelle Obama to creating a fact file about an inspirational person and interviewing Mary Seacole.
Looking for Maths Week Scotland activities? Discover 7 engaging ideas to help primary pupils explore how maths matters in everyday life, from money and measurement to problem solving and time.