Celebrate Easter with Busy Things
This blog showcases some of the Busy Things’ activities that schools can use to celebrate Easter.
5 fun, classroom-ready activities for Shakespeare Week
Shakespeare Week aim is to celebrate the Bard’s work and make primary school-aged children’s first experience of it a positive one. In this blog, we look at some of Busy Things’ activities you can use during Shakespeare Week.
FREE ‘William Shakespeare’ topical pack for primary schools
Shakespeare Week 2026 is 23rd-29th March. In this blog, we look at our free William Shakespeare topical pack and what it includes. Download it here!
10 Valentine’s Day activities for kids to celebrate love
Valentine’s Day is a lovely chance to celebrate love with your children. Explore 10 creative Valentine’s Day activities, from cards and poems to art, recipes and reflection, all designed to enjoy together at home.
8 Year of the Horse Activity Ideas for Chinese New Year 2026
2026 is the Year of the Horse. Explore eight fun, easy Chinese New Year activity ideas for children, perfect for home, school or home education, with crafts, movement and creative play to enjoy together.
8 ways to learn about Chinese New Year incl. FREE activity pack!
Here we give you 8 (a lucky Chinese number) ways to learn about Chinese New Year and celebrate the most important event in the Chinese calendar…
British Science Week 2026: Curiosity: what’s your question?
British Science Week is one of the most exciting and popular weeks in the school calendar, and we’ve created a special pack to support it.
World Book Day as part of the National Year of Reading
World Book Day 2026 (5th March) is a key moment in the National Year of Reading. In our blog post, we look at key planning considerations and Busy Things activities you could use.
5 best teaching resources for Key Stage 2
Searching for the best teaching resources for Key Stage 2? Our blog compares popular UK platforms designed to support learning and inclusion, and reduce teacher workload.
Bett Award 2026 winner: Busy Things sets the standard for primary digital learning
Busy Things is delighted to announce that it has won a Bett Award 2026. Here we celebrate the win and share the judges’ wonderful comments.