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.
FREE Gardening pack for schools
With both National Gardening Week (27th April – 3rd May) and National Children’s Gardening Week (23rd – 31st May) coming up, now is the perfect time to bring some elements of gardening into school life with Busy Things’ gardening activities.
Easter Activities for Children – FREE Easter Egg Hunt Printable
Say goodbye to chocolate overload and hello to our ready-made FREE Easter egg hunt printable!
Free Easter Activities for Children
Looking for Easter holiday entertainment? From Easter puzzles to colouring and Easter crafts, there’s something for kids of all ages in our FREE Easter activity pack for children.
Free Spring Printables for Kids: Worksheets, Experiments and Crafts
A free spring activity pack packed with printable worksheets, simple science experiments, life cycle activities, word games and creative activities, all designed to bring this fascinating season to life! Easy, low prep and perfect for rainy afternoons or after-school learning.
Spring Crafts for Kids – FREE Spring Printables
Spring into action with our FREE printable spring crafts for kids pack – full of spring themed things for you to make and do!
Easy Spring Flower Crafts and Activities for Kids (Simple Ideas to Try at Home)
Fun and educational spring activity ideas and easy spring flower crafts to keep little ones busy and learning this spring!
Free Space topical pack for schools!
Whether you’re looking at the planets as part of the curriculum or for Space Day (1st May), our Space Topical Pack can support your teaching and learning. Read on and download it for free!
Celebrate Easter with Busy Things
This blog showcases some of the Busy Things’ activities that schools can use to celebrate Easter.
5 fun, classroom-ready activities for Shakespeare Week
Shakespeare Week aim is to celebrate the Bard’s work and make primary school-aged children’s first experience of it a positive one. In this blog, we look at some of Busy Things’ activities you can use during Shakespeare Week.