World Book Day as part of the National Year of Reading
World Book Day 2026 (5th March) is a key moment in the National Year of Reading. In our blog post, we look at key planning considerations and Busy Things activities you could use.
5 Ways to Make a Children’s Gift Voucher Interesting!
Gift vouchers: easy, versatile, and genuinely useful… if only they didn’t look so boring under the tree! Don’t worry; with a bit of creativity, you can turn that humble gift certificate into a wow-worthy children’s gift that even Santa would be proud to deliver…
10 great classroom activities for Christmas
Looking for new and different classroom activities this year? In our blog, we look at some of our favourites!
Exploring the human body with Busy Things
Busy Things has recently created some new and exciting activities to help your 7-11-year-old pupils learn more about the human body, its parts and processes. This blog looks at some of the activities.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Activities: 10 Ways to Harness the Hype!
10 brilliant K-Pop Demon Hunters themed activity ideas to help channel children’s enthusiasm into some creative learning fun!
How to make the most of your school budget for SEND and mainstream pupils
School budgets are under increasing pressure. Balancing what’s needed for SEND and mainstream pupils with what’s affordable seems impossible. Our blog explores.
7 ways to make spelling fun at home
We’re on a mission to make spelling more fun, playful, creative and competitive… maybe even something your children look forward to! Here’s how…
FREE Coding pack for schools!
Learning how to write simple programs is an important skill for children today. Our Coding pack, with online and paper-based activities, will support their learning.
10 Easy Back to School Traditions To Try This Year
Establishing simple back-to-school traditions can help ease the transition for both children and parents. So, let’s explore some easy and fun ideas to kick off the new school year with a smile!
10 Fun Back to School Games to Play at Home with Primary Children
As the back-to-school countdown begins, it’s not just about uniforms and stationery – it’s time to get those brains back into learning mode!