This blog introduces Busy Things’ new Activity Maker teacher tool, which allows users to create custom quizzes and writing projects. Ideal for retrieval practice, assessment, phonics and scaffolded writing activities.
Celebrate Insect Week (22nd-28th June) with a FREE printable topical pack for schools, plus interactive insect and minibeast activities for EYFS and KS1 from Busy Things.
Is your class excited about the World Cup? We are at Busy Things too! And, to help you make the most of this exciting event in the classroom, we’ve created a free World Cup topical pack specifically for primary schools. Download it here!
Prepare your pupils for the phonics screening check in Year 1 with practical activities, tips and resources. Our blog post includes phonics games and best practice suggestions.
We’re supporting The Great Big Green Week to inspire your pupils to learn more about climate change. This blog includes some of our most relevant activities!
5, 4, 3, 2, 1… BLAST OFF! This way to lots of fun-packed Free Space activities for children – space themed colouring, crafting, puzzling, baking and much more!
Looking for easy space activities to try at home? These simple ideas are quick to set up and give children a fun way to explore space, with interactive follow-on activities on Busy Things.
The Multiplication Tables Check will take place between 1st and 12th June this year. In our blog, we look at some interventions that could help your Year 4 pupils succeed.
Looking for easy ways to help your child learn about the environment this Earth Day? Try these simple ideas for recycling, energy and more, plus a free printable activity pack.
Reading aloud is one of those deceptively simple classroom practices that has a far-reaching impact. In this blog, we look at the benefits it brings.