Football World Cup Activities for Children | FREE Printable Pack
Football World Cup activities for children, including football bingo, tournament trackers, football crafts, writing activities and a FREE printable activity pack.
The Phonics Screening Check in Year 1: How to prepare pupils (Activities + Tips for 2026)
Prepare your pupils for the phonics screening check in Year 1 with practical activities, tips and resources. Our blog post includes phonics games and best practice suggestions.
7 Easy Space Activities for Children to Try at Home
Looking for easy space activities to try at home? These simple ideas are quick to set up and give children a fun way to explore space, with interactive follow-on activities on Busy Things.
The Multiplication Tables Check: Are you ready?
The Multiplication Tables Check will take place between 1st and 12th June this year. In our blog, we look at some interventions that could help your Year 4 pupils succeed.
FREE Gardening pack for schools
With both National Gardening Week (27th April – 3rd May) and National Children’s Gardening Week (23rd – 31st May) coming up, now is the perfect time to bring some elements of gardening into school life with Busy Things’ gardening activities.
Got your child’s school place? What happens next
Got your child’s school place? Here’s what to do next, with simple, practical ways to help your child feel ready for starting school.
10 Stress-Busting Activities For Kids That Actually Work
One minute they’re fine, the next everything’s a big deal. From after-school meltdowns to bedtime worries, here are 10 simple things to try when things feel a bit much.
Find A New Easter Tradition: 10 Ways To Celebrate Easter From Around The World
Looking for a fun new Easter tradition for your family this year? Take inspiration from these 10 Easter traditions from around the world…
Spring Learning Activities for Children: 10 Fun and Easy Ideas
Spring is a season full of wonders just waiting to be explored! Here’s 10 fun and easy spring learning activities to help you discover nature together and spark some fun learning along the way…
How to prepare your Year 6 pupils for SATs
From February onwards, every Year 6 teacher’s focus is on preparing their pupils for SATs. In this blog, we look at that preparation!