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Busy Things’ A.I. Lesson Planner: Available now!

Busy Things’ A.I. Lesson Planner: Available now!

By busythings | December 10, 2024

Say hello to quick and easy lesson planning with Busy Things’ AI lesson planner. Create curriculum-aligned, engaging lessons in minutes!

Christmas Music Activity for Kids: FREE Printable for Festive Fun!

Christmas Music Activity for Kids: FREE Printable for Festive Fun!

By busythings | December 10, 2024

Looking for a simple, fun Christmas music activity for kids? Our FREE Jolly Jingles printable brings festive learning into your home – boosting memory, creativity, and confidence – all through the magic of music!

Crack the Elf Code: FREE Christmas Puzzles for Kids!

Crack the Elf Code: FREE Christmas Puzzles for Kids!

By busythings | December 4, 2024

Does your child love cracking codes, solving riddles or creating their own secret messages? Are they a fan of silly Christmas cracker jokes? Click this way for free Christmas puzzle fun…

Your guide to a successful Busy Things’ trial

Your guide to a successful Busy Things’ trial

By busythings | December 3, 2024

You’ll get more out of your Busy Things’ trial with a bit of planning. In this blog, we look at what you should consider pre-trial, during your Busy Things trial and at the evaluation stage.

Penguin Activities for Kids: FREE Festive Winter Fun!

Penguin Activities for Kids: FREE Festive Winter Fun!

By busythings | December 1, 2024

We think penguins are a perfect theme for festive learning fun! Our FREE penguin activity pack is full of jokes, facts & creative penguin activities for kids.

Exploring Christmas Traditions Around the World With Kids

Exploring Christmas Traditions Around the World With Kids

By busythings | December 1, 2024

Looking for fun new ways to celebrate Christmas with your children this year? Here’s 12 Christmas traditions from around the world to inspire you!

Introducing Brain Breaks from Busy Things

Introducing Brain Breaks from Busy Things

By busythings | November 25, 2024

In this blog, we explore brain breaks, looking at what they are and how they help. In addition, we introduce a new Brain Break areas!

6 ways educational technology supports SEND

6 ways educational technology supports SEND

By busythings | November 19, 2024

Educational technology offers children with SEND many benefits. In this blog, we look at 6 ways it can support their teaching and learning.

4 more great activities for Maths Week England

4 more great activities for Maths Week England

By busythings | October 29, 2024

Maths Week England takes place between the 11th and 17th November. Its goal is to raise awareness of the wonderful world of mathematics.

Teaching about nature and sustainability

Teaching about nature and sustainability

By busythings | October 25, 2024

We took part in a teacher event hosted by Planet Buxton recently and shared planet-conscious teaching ideas. We share them in this blog.

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