How to do a Kids Halloween-Themed Escape Room incl. 20 puzzle ideas!
The ultimate guide for creating a frighteningly fun Halloween escape room for kids with simple, easy-to-set-up Halloween-themed puzzles!
Gamification in education: Why it works and its benefits
Gamification is the process of adding game-like elements to non-gaming settings to increase user engagement. In this blog, we look at how Busy Things has incorporated gamification into its educational resources and the benefits this brings.
How to help your child to love drawing!
Drawing is an important skill for children to develop. Here are our top tips for inspiring your little artists to discover the joy of drawing!
Moving forward with phonics
Reception teachers across the nation will be preparing for their first phonics lessons. If that’s you, read on!
10 Best Drawing Ideas For Children Incl. FREE Drawing Activity Pack
October is the month of The Big Draw Festival! So we’ve rounded-up the best drawing ideas for children from across the web to inspire you!
FREE Arts and Crafts pack for schools!
We love art at Busy Things. And with The Big Draw in October, now’s the perfect time to dive into our bumper art pack. Download yours here!
World Space Week 2024: Quick and Fun Space-Themed Activities for Children at Home
For each day of World Space Week 2024, we’ve got quick, easy-to-set-up space-themed activities to capture your child’s imagination!
The Big Draw Festival: 100 Fun Drawing Prompts for Kids
100 fun drawing prompts for kids that fit with The Big Draw’s #DrawingInMotion theme this year. Get children laughing, thinking, and drawing!
5 fun activities for Maths Week Scotland
Maths Week Scotland returns 23rd-29th September and this year has the theme of ‘Maths Tales. In this blog, we highlight five of our activities and explore the stories and maths concepts behind them.
European Day of Languages
European Day of Languages (26th September) aims to promote European languages and encourage us to learn them. In our blog, we look at why we should celebrate and how.