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.
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.
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.
Christmas activities for kids; FREE activity pack
Looking for festive activity ideas to keep the kids happy and entertained this Christmas? You’ll love our FREE Christmas activity pack
4 great activities for fine motor skills
With more and more children struggling with pencils and scissors, we’ve pulled together some of our activities you can use to develop your pupils’ fine motor skills.
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!