How to do a Kids Halloween-Themed Escape Room incl. 20 puzzle ideas!
The ultimate guide for creating a frighteningly fun Halloween escape room for kids with simple, easy-to-set-up Halloween-themed puzzles!
How to help your child to love drawing!
Drawing is an important skill for children to develop. Here are our top tips for inspiring your little artists to discover the joy of drawing!
Making the most of your Busy Things subscription
There are three ways to set up Busy Things, and how your school uses your subscription really depends on the objectives you want to meet. In this blog, we show you what you might choose in different scenarios.
Supporting pre-schoolers’ transition to Reception: Final preparations
Following on from our blog of last month, which considered nursery visits and on-site play sessions, we wanted to continue looking at how to effectively transition children from nursery to Reception level at primary school.
Helping parents provide phonics support
The first time most Early Years practitioners need to recruit help from their children’s parents is for phonics. In this blog, we look at some of the most important things to consider.
Welcoming pupils from Ukraine
We know that many teachers are struggling with new arrivals from war-torn Ukraine. In this blog, we provide practical hints and tips on how to help them settle in.
9 maths games to teach your pupils about money
Teaching children about money is important as it’s an essential part of everyday life, and Busy Things has lots of money activities and games within its Maths section to help.
Teaching about Ancient Egypt?
Ancient Egypt is a very popular topic in primary schools. In this blog, we discuss how Busy Things can support your teaching of the topic.
How to talk to your pupils about the Ukrainian invasion
With the situation in Ukraine escalating, we know many teachers are asking whether to talk to their pupils about the invasion. In our blog, we look at how best to broach the subject and provide some hints and tips.
How to Help Children Enjoy Reading? 10 Simple Steps
You know it’s important but how do you encourage children to love reading? Here’s 10 brilliant ideas to help them to find their inner bookworm!