Celebrate VE Day with Busy Things
With VE Day being commemorated on 8th May 2025, we look at World War II, the changes it brought about and ideas on how to celebrate.
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 Space topical pack for schools!
Whether you’re looking at the planets as part of the curriculum or for Space Day (2nd May), our Space Topical Pack can support your teaching and learning. Read on and download it for free!
FREE Gardening pack for schools
With both National Gardening Week (28th April – 4th May) and National Children’s Gardening Week (24th May – 1st June) coming up in the next couple of months, we want to showcase Busy Things’ gardening activities.
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!
Developing strong literacy skills at Key Stage 1
Key Stage 1 is a crucial time for developing pupils’ literacy skills. In our blog, we look at why this is and how Busy Things’ literacy activities can help.
Enjoy a sensory story with Busy Things
Sensory stories are fantastic for engagement and inclusivity. In this blog, we focus on our activity “The Chair That Went Wrong” and provide supplementary guidance to help you enrich its sensory elements.
Mindful Activities for Kids Incl. FREE Mindful Colouring
Looking for ways to help your child feel calm after a busy day? Or ideas to encourage focus and self-awareness. We’ve got plenty of practical ideas to support you AND FREE mindful colouring pages!
Building Resilience in Children: A Parent’s Guide (Incl. Free Printables)
Building resilience in children is key to helping them navigate life’s challenges with confidence. In this guide, we’ll explore how to build resilience with simple strategies, practical ideas and free resources!
How to Help Children Express Emotions Through Creativity incl. FREE Feelings Poster!
Creativity is a brilliant way to help children express emotions and build confidence. This way for lots of easy, engaging creative ideas and a FREE feelings poster download…