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.
Top 10 interactive games for Early Years pupils
In this blog, we reveal the best activities as chosen by teachers who subscribe to Busy Things and the children in their Early Years classes.
National Storytelling Week
National Storytelling Week runs from 27th January to 4th February this year. In this blog, we explore some of the ways you could celebrate the week with your pupils using Busy Things’ resources.
FREE Christmas Wordsearch for Kids
Expand your Christmas vocabulary today with a FREE Christmas wordsearch! AND you make your own DIY wordsearches!
FREE Christmas-Themed Shape Activity: Santa Crossing!
FREE Christmas-themed shape activity for kids! Match shapes, explore symmetry & help Santa clear his path ready for Christmas Eve!