Exploring Christmas Traditions Around the World With Kids
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
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
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
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
We took part in a teacher event hosted by Planet Buxton recently and shared planet-conscious teaching ideas. We share them in this blog.
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!