Celebrate VE Day with Busy Things
With VE Day being commemorated on 8th May 2025, we look at World War II, the changes it brought about and ideas on how to celebrate.
Free Space topical pack for schools!
Whether you’re looking at the planets as part of the curriculum or for Space Day (2nd May), our Space Topical Pack can support your teaching and learning. Read on and download it for free!
Spring Learning Activities for Children: 10 Fun and Easy Ideas
Spring is a season full of wonders just waiting to be explored! Here’s 10 fun and easy spring learning activities to help you discover nature together and spark some fun learning along the way…
Beyond Fancy Dress: Fun World Book Day Activities to Make Reading Come to Life!
World Book Day is about more than just costumes – it’s about making stories feel real and FUN! If you’re looking for easy World Book Day activities that go beyond dressing up, try these fun World Book Day ideas to bring books off the page!
10 Easy Last-Minute World Book Day Costume Ideas
You don’t need sewing skills or a shopping spree to pull off a brilliant bookish look. Here are 10 easy, last-minute World Book Day costume ideas using things you probably already have at home.
British Science Week 2025: Change and Adapt
British Science Week 2025’s theme is Change and adapt. This blog recommends Busy Things’ activities which fit the theme.
World Book Day 2025: Read Your Way
World Book Day is a highlight of the school year. In 2025, it’s on 6th March and ‘Read Your Way’ is its theme. In our blog, we look at how schools can align with the day’s aims.
National Storytelling Week
National Storytelling Week runs from 27th January to 4th February this year. In this blog, we explore some of the ways you could celebrate the week with your pupils using Busy Things’ resources.
12 Year of the Snake Activity Ideas for Chinese New Year
2025 is the Year of the Snake – a symbol of wisdom, creativity, and transformation. 12 fun snake-themed activity ideas to celebrate Chinese New Year (& sneak in a bit of learning too of course)!
FREE Christmas Wordsearch for Kids
Expand your Christmas vocabulary today with a FREE Christmas wordsearch! AND you make your own DIY wordsearches!