Growing with British Science Week
British Science Week runs from 11th to 20th March and this year’s theme is ‘growth’. To help you plan the week, and get everyone involved, we’ve collated some of our most relevant science activities for you.
Shakespeare Week: How to Introduce Children to Shakespeare
Shakespeare Week runs from 21st-27th March. Thinking of introducing your class to Shakespeare? Here are our top tips!
Reading for Pleasure: 6 Ways to Inspire It!
Want to inspire your pupils to read for pleasure? Our blog looks at some ideas to instil the elusive lifelong love of reading.
Phonics Activities Tailored to Your Needs
With its very own programme of phonics activities and tailorable printables, Busy Things keeps phonics simple. Read on to find out more.
How to Make Hybrid Learning Work for Your Class
Many primary teachers introduced hybrid learning into their classrooms during the second lockdown. Whilst further lockdowns cannot be ruled out, many schools are still asking if they’ve found the optimal solution. Do you think yours has?
5 Ways Dads Can Make Learning Fun This Spring!
In this guest post, DaddiLife looks into the ways dads (or mums, grandparents, carers – anyone!) can embrace the new season and make learning fun this Spring!
Building Children’s Confidence In Maths – Top 10 Teaching Strategies
Maths anxiety can have a huge impact on learning but it is fixable! Building children’s confidence in maths is made easy using these teaching strategies…
10 fun summer activity ideas to combat learning loss!
Lots of summer activity ideas to help you enrich the holidays with learning experiences and have lots of fun creating special memories too!
Teaching Children How to Tell the Time: Hints and Tips
Learning how to tell the time can be a tricky business so we’ve pulled together some hints and tips on how you can support your child to learn this essential skill.
Bake a Funny Face: Fun Recipes To Make With Children
It’s Red Nose Day on Friday 13th March! If you’re having a bake sale, our Busy Things cupcakes and pizzas are fun recipes to make with children!