Walk to School Week
Walk to School Week takes place between the 19th and 23rd May this year. Run by Living Streets, which champions walking, it aims to raise awareness of how important walking to school is.
Be Our Guest This Easter Weekend! FREE Kids Easter Activities
We invite you to have a hoppy hunt around Busy Things this weekend, completely FREE! Play free Easter activities and lots more!
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.
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…
British Science Week 2025: Change and Adapt
British Science Week 2025’s theme is Change and adapt. This blog recommends Busy Things’ activities which fit the theme.
World Book Day 2025: Read Your Way
World Book Day is a highlight of the school year. In 2025, it’s on 6th March and ‘Read Your Way’ is its theme. In our blog, we look at how schools can align with the day’s aims.