The Multiplication Tables Check: Are you ready?
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.
How to Help Children Learn About the Environment (6 Easy Ideas + Free Printable)
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.
The benefits of reading aloud in the primary classroom
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.
FREE Gardening pack for schools
With both National Gardening Week (27th April – 3rd May) and National Children’s Gardening Week (23rd – 31st May) coming up, now is the perfect time to bring some elements of gardening into school life with Busy Things’ gardening activities.
Got your child’s school place? What happens next
Got your child’s school place? Here’s what to do next, with simple, practical ways to help your child feel ready for starting school.
10 Stress-Busting Activities For Kids That Actually Work
One minute they’re fine, the next everything’s a big deal. From after-school meltdowns to bedtime worries, here are 10 simple things to try when things feel a bit much.
Easter Activities for Children – FREE Easter Egg Hunt Printable
Say goodbye to chocolate overload and hello to our ready-made FREE Easter egg hunt printable!
Free Easter Activities for Children
Looking for Easter holiday entertainment? From Easter puzzles to colouring and Easter crafts, there’s something for kids of all ages in our FREE Easter activity pack for children.
Find A New Easter Tradition: 10 Ways To Celebrate Easter From Around The World
Looking for a fun new Easter tradition for your family this year? Take inspiration from these 10 Easter traditions from around the world…
International schools: why Busy Things is a must-have teaching resource
This blog looks at why international schools are choosing Busy Things as a must-have learning resource for their younger pupils.