FREE ‘William Shakespeare’ topical pack for primary schools
Shakespeare Week 2026 is 23rd-29th March. In this blog, we look at our free William Shakespeare topical pack and what it includes. Download it here!
10 Valentine’s Day activities for kids to celebrate love
Valentine’s Day is a lovely chance to celebrate love with your children. Explore 10 creative Valentine’s Day activities, from cards and poems to art, recipes and reflection, all designed to enjoy together at home.
8 Year of the Horse Activity Ideas for Chinese New Year 2026
2026 is the Year of the Horse. Explore eight fun, easy Chinese New Year activity ideas for children, perfect for home, school or home education, with crafts, movement and creative play to enjoy together.
8 ways to learn about Chinese New Year incl. FREE activity pack!
Here we give you 8 (a lucky Chinese number) ways to learn about Chinese New Year and celebrate the most important event in the Chinese calendar…
British Science Week 2026: Curiosity: what’s your question?
British Science Week is one of the most exciting and popular weeks in the school calendar, and we’ve created a special pack to support it.
World Book Day as part of the National Year of Reading
World Book Day 2026 (5th March) is a key moment in the National Year of Reading. In our blog post, we look at key planning considerations and Busy Things activities you could use.
Ramadan
Ramadan (17th Feb-18th March) is an important religious event. Our blog looks at what it is, how it’s celebrated and Busy Things’ activities that support it.
Why is it important to have good handwriting?
With National Handwriting Day on 23rd January, we explore the benefits of both writing by hand and using a keyboard.
FREE Chinese New Year topical pack for schools!
Chinese New Year is the most important event in the traditional Chinese calendar. To find out more about it and join in the celebrations with our activities, download our free topical pack.
FREE wellbeing resources for schools
We’ve updated and extended our FREE Wellbeing resources ahead of Children’s Mental Health Week (9th-15th February). Find out more here.