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Phonics screening check results: What next?

Phonics screening check results: What next?

By busythings | June 23, 2026

With the Phonics Screening Check pass mark now confirmed, this blog outlines steps Year 1 teachers might take for individuals who did not reach the expected standard.

FREE Summer Holiday pack for schools!

FREE Summer Holiday pack for schools!

By busythings | June 16, 2026

Our Summer Pack is a physical pack packed full of activities that your pupils could attempt over the summer holiday. Download it here!

How to help your pupils make the most of their summer holiday

How to help your pupils make the most of their summer holiday

By busythings | June 16, 2026

The summer holidays offer a much-needed break for pupils but without planning can drag. In our blog, we look at how to make the most of them!

Free Starting School Activities & Games for Reception Starters

Free Starting School Activities & Games for Reception Starters

By busythings | June 11, 2026

Starting school this September? Explore hundreds of free games and activities designed to help children feel more confident before their first day.

Free Starting School Activity Pack for Children Starting Reception in 2026

Free Starting School Activity Pack for Children Starting Reception in 2026

By busythings | June 10, 2026

Starting Reception in 2026? Download our FREE printable Starting School Activity Pack packed with fun, practical activities to help children build confidence before their first day.

Supporting your Year 6 pupils’ transition to secondary school: Practical ideas for teachers

Supporting your Year 6 pupils’ transition to secondary school: Practical ideas for teachers

By busythings | June 9, 2026

The transition from primary to secondary school is a huge one. Our blog explores what the transition from Year 6 should involve.

KS1 maths activities: 11 ways to build confidence in number skills

KS1 maths activities: 11 ways to build confidence in number skills

By busythings | June 2, 2026

Discover 11 Key Stage 1 maths activities that build confidence with number skills, including counting, number bonds, place value and fluency games for the classroom.

Football World Cup Activities for Children | FREE Printable Pack

Football World Cup Activities for Children | FREE Printable Pack

By busythings | May 29, 2026

Football World Cup activities for children, including football bingo, tournament trackers, football crafts, writing activities and a FREE printable activity pack.

Busy Things’ Activity Maker: Create custom quizzes and writing projects

Busy Things’ Activity Maker: Create custom quizzes and writing projects

By busythings | May 26, 2026

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.

FREE Insect Week topical pack for schools!

FREE Insect Week topical pack for schools!

By busythings | May 19, 2026

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.

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