Free Starting School Activities & Games for Reception Starters
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
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.
FREE Insect Week topical pack for schools!
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.
FREE World Cup topical pack for primary schools
Is your class excited about the World Cup? We are at Busy Things too! And, to help you make the most of this exciting event in the classroom, we’ve created a free World Cup topical pack specifically for primary schools. Download it here!
The Phonics Screening Check in Year 1: How to prepare pupils (Activities + Tips for 2026)
Prepare your pupils for the phonics screening check in Year 1 with practical activities, tips and resources. Our blog post includes phonics games and best practice suggestions.
Activities for The Great Big Green Week
We’re supporting The Great Big Green Week to inspire your pupils to learn more about climate change. This blog includes some of our most relevant activities!
Space Activities for Children – FREE Space Activity Pack
5, 4, 3, 2, 1… BLAST OFF! This way to lots of fun-packed Free Space activities for children – space themed colouring, crafting, puzzling, baking and much more!
The Multiplication Tables Check: Are you ready?
The Multiplication Tables Check will take place between 1st and 12th June this year. In our blog, we look at some interventions that could help your Year 4 pupils succeed.
How to Help Children Learn About the Environment (6 Easy Ideas + Free Printable)
Looking for easy ways to help your child learn about the environment this Earth Day? Try these simple ideas for recycling, energy and more, plus a free printable activity pack.
The benefits of reading aloud in the primary classroom
Reading aloud is one of those deceptively simple classroom practices that has a far-reaching impact. In this blog, we look at the benefits it brings.