Free Reading for Pleasure topical pack for schools
To coincide with the start of the National Year of Reading, we’re delighted to share our Reading for Pleasure topical pack for schools.
World Typing Day: A day of reflection
World Typing Day happens every 8th January and is a small yet global event. In this blog, we look at the importance of typing for children today and the lesson plans and activities on Busy Things that can help to develop typing skills.
The 12 Games of Christmas: Christmas Learning Activities for Children
The Busy Things 12 Games of Christmas! Each day discover a new Christmas-themed activity to spark creativity, boost learning and make December even more magical!
National Year of Reading
2026 is the National Year of Reading. In our blog, we explore what it’s all about and the plans unfolding.
Cross-curricular Christmas activities for your primary school classroom
Looking for cross-curricular festive activities in the run-up to Xmas? This blog showcases some cross-curricular online and offline activities on Busy Things you might like!
Winter’s all wrapped up with Busy Things
Winter is a fun-packed time of year. In this blog, we provide you with a rundown of the calendar events it includes along with activity recommendations.
World Science Day
World Science Day is on 10th November and aims to showcase the role science has in our everyday lives and inspire children to think about the big issues shaping our future.
3 stellar lesson ideas for World Space Week
World Space Week runs from 4th-10th October every year. Our blog looks at three different lesson ideas you could include in your planning, along with some free-to-access activities.
4 fun ‘wild maths’ activities for Maths Week Scotland
Maths Week Scotland returns 22nd-28th September and this year has the theme of ‘Wild Maths’. In this blog, we highlight four of our activities, which include flowers, chicks, slugs and more!
World Music Day
World Music Day is celebrated on the 21st of June each year. In our blog, we look at ways that you can celebrate it in the classroom and provide some activity suggestions!