Diwali
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.
Black History Month: 3 engaging activities for primary schools
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.
7 engaging Maths Week Scotland activities for primary schools
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.
Inclusive Mainstream Fund 2026/27: What does it mean for your primary school?
What is the Inclusive Mainstream Fund and what could your primary school spend it on? Find out more about the funding, the seven principles of inclusion and how Busy Things could support your school’s inclusion strategy.
What’s happening in September? 6 topical classroom ideas for primary schools
Discover 6 engaging September classroom ideas for primary schools, including Back to School, Coding Week, Talk Like a Pirate Day, Maths Week Scotland and Fairtrade Fortnight.
Celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight with Busy Things
Fairtrade Fortnight takes place between 21st September and 5th October this year. In our blog, we look at the background to the event and highlight Busy Things’ activities that could support your teaching.
7 engaging ways to get your pupils excited about space this World Space Week
Whether you’re looking at the planets as part of the curriculum or for World Space Week (4th-10th October), space always makes exciting learning. Read on for ideas to magpie and to download our FREE Space topical pack!
7 engaging ways to get your pupils thinking about recycling this Recycle Week
Recycle Week is a great opportunity to get children thinking about what happens to the things they throw away, where our materials come from and how small changes can make a difference. In this blog, we explore 7 ideas ideal for the classroom.
4 cool activities for International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day (19th September) with us! We’ve some great pirate activities you could incorporate into your day!
7 engaging ways to teach coding this National Coding Week
Here are seven activities to spark your pupils’ curiosity for coding and help them discover that coding really is for everyone. Great for National Coding Week or any time!