The Big Draw Festival: 100 Fun Drawing Prompts for Kids
100 fun drawing prompts for kids that fit with The Big Draw’s #DrawingInMotion theme this year. Get children laughing, thinking, and drawing!
5 Fun Activities for Maths Week Scotland
Maths Week Scotland returns 23rd-29th September and this year has the theme of ‘Maths Tales. In this blog, we highlight five of our activities and explore the stories and maths concepts behind them.
European Day of Languages
European Day of Languages (26th September) aims to promote European languages and encourage us to learn them. In our blog, we look at why we should celebrate and how.
Why Is Learning Through Play So Important?
Play has a vital role in children’s development. In this blog, we explore what Learning through Play means in practice and how Busy Things’ activities support it.
Back to School 2024
Back to school time, we know, is very busy but we’re here to help. With everything from getting to know your class, understanding your class’s strengths and weaknesses to helping you achieve the work-life balance you deserve.
Ideas for Learning About the 2024 Olympics + FREE Activity Pack!
The Olympics is the biggest sporting event of the year, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get children excited about sports AND learning!
National Writing Day
National Writing Day falls on 19th June this year and is a great opportunity to explore the power of creative writing for pleasure and self-expression. In this blog, we look at some activities you could use for different age groups.
Early Years Science Resources
Our science resources for Early Years children offer a solid starting point to help young, curious minds understand how the world around them works. In this blog, we cherry pick some of them and make them free for you to play.
What is Subitising? A Parent’s Guide incl. FREE Subitising Worksheets
Have you heard of subitising? In this blog we’ll demystify the concept of subitising and equip you with practical tips to support your child in learning this vital early mathematical skill.
Outdoor Learning and Busy Things
In this blog, we look at how Busy Things can support your outdoor learning opportunities with content and tools.