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.
Reading aloud is one of those deceptively simple classroom practices that has a far-reaching impact. In this blog, we look at the benefits it brings.
Shakespeare Week aim is to celebrate the Bard’s work and make primary school-aged children’s first experience of it a positive one. In this blog, we look at some of Busy Things’ activities you can use during Shakespeare Week.
World Book Day 2026 (5th March) is a key moment in the National Year of Reading. In our blog post, we look at key planning considerations and Busy Things activities you could use.
Love Busy Things’ Miner Birds games? You’ll adore Sky Larks, its new spelling games. Our blog explores what they are and why you’ll love them.
Key Stage 1 is a crucial time for developing pupils’ literacy skills. In our blog, we look at why this is and how Busy Things’ literacy activities can help.
Reception teachers across the nation will be preparing for their first phonics lessons. If that’s you, read on!
National Writing Day falls on 19th June this year and is a great opportunity to explore the power of creative writing for pleasure and self-expression. In this blog, we look at some activities you could use for different age groups.
World Book Day is 7th March this year. A day to instil good practices and promote reading for pleasure over the long term. Our blog looks at how Busy Things can help.
Grammar is a key element of the National Curriculum for Literacy. In this blog, we highlight some of the key areas from ks1 and ks2 and give you a free activity to play so you can see how we address them.