FREE ‘William Shakespeare’ Topical Pack for Schools
Shakespeare Week 2025 is 24th-30th March. In this blog, we look at our new, improved William Shakespeare pack and Interview activity.
5 Fun Activities for Shakespeare Week
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.
Beyond Fancy Dress: Fun World Book Day Activities to Make Reading Come to Life!
World Book Day is about more than just costumes – it’s about making stories feel real and FUN! If you’re looking for easy World Book Day activities that go beyond dressing up, try these fun World Book Day ideas to bring books off the page!
How to Train Your Dragon-Themed Activities for World Book Day!
Our How to train your Dragon themed activities will breathe fire into their imagination and sneak in a bit of learning too!
10 Easy Last-Minute World Book Day Costume Ideas
You don’t need sewing skills or a shopping spree to pull off a brilliant bookish look. Here are 10 easy, last-minute World Book Day costume ideas using things you probably already have at home.
British Science Week 2025: Change and Adapt
British Science Week 2025’s theme is Change and adapt. This blog recommends Busy Things’ activities which fit the theme.
World Book Day 2025: Read Your Way
World Book Day is a highlight of the school year. In 2025, it’s on 6th March and ‘Read Your Way’ is its theme. In our blog, we look at how schools can align with the day’s aims.
Ramadan
Ramadan (28th Feb – 30th March) is an important religious event. Our blog looks at what it is, how it’s celebrated and Busy Things’ activities which support it.
Why Is It Important to Have Good Handwriting?
With National Handwriting Day on 23rd January, we explore the benefits of both writing by hand and using a keyboard.
FREE Wellbeing Resources for Schools
We’ve updated and extended our FREE Wellbeing resources ahead of Children’s Mental Health Week (3rd-9th February). Find out more here.