The Multiplication Tables Check: Are you ready?
The Multiplication Tables Check will take place between 2nd and 13th June this year. In our blog, we look at some interventions that could help your Y4 pupils succeed.
Everything you need to know about the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check 2025
We’ll explain everything you need to know about the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check 2025 and how you can support your child’s phonics learning at home.
Primary School Tests: How to Help Your Child Manage Stress
A parent’s guide to primary school tests; what to expect, when, and simple, practical ways to help your child feel calm, confident and ready.
10 Stress-Busting Activities For Kids That Actually Work
Kids get stressed too! Whether it’s test nerves, friendship worries or they’re just having a bad day. Here’s 10 simple, fun stress-relief activities for kids to help!
Walk to School Week
Walk to School Week takes place between the 19th and 23rd May this year. Run by Living Streets, which champions walking, it aims to raise awareness of how important walking to school is.
Be Our Guest This Easter Weekend! FREE Kids Easter Activities
We invite you to have a hoppy hunt around Busy Things this weekend, completely FREE! Play free Easter activities and lots more!
Stress in Children: What Parents Need to Know
Worried your child might be stressed? A guide for parents to understand how stress can show up in children, common causes, and simple, everyday strategies that can really help.
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…
Celebrate VE Day with Busy Things
With VE Day being commemorated on 8th May 2025, we look at World War II, the changes it brought about and ideas on how to celebrate.
Free Easter Activities for Children
Looking for Easter holiday entertainment? From Easter puzzles to colouring and Easter crafts, there’s something for kids of all ages in our FREE Easter activity pack for children.