Teaching Fractions with Busy Things
Fractions are an essential part of the National Curriculum for maths at primary school level. In this blog, we highlight the key areas of the National Curriculum relating to fractions for each year group.
Shakespeare Week: 5 Great Activity Ideas
Shakespeare Week 2023 takes place between 20th and 26th March this year. In this blog, we discuss some ideas for Shakespeare Week, which draw from the Literacy activities on Busy Things.
10 quick and easy World Book Day costume ideas!
A round-up of some of the best quick and easy World Book Day costume ideas to inspire you!
World Book Day Ideas for 2nd March
World Book Day is next month! In our blog, we discuss ideas to help you prepare a fantastic World Book Day 2023 without breaking the bank!
8 ways to learn about Chinese New Year incl. FREE activity pack!
Here we give you 8 (a lucky Chinese number) ways to learn about Chinese New Year and celebrate the most important event in the Chinese calendar…
Helping Parents Provide Phonics Support
The first time most Early Years practitioners need to recruit help from their children’s parents is for phonics. In this blog, we look at some of the most important things to consider.
Teaching Number and Place Value with Busy Things
Number and place value is one of the most important areas of the primary maths curriculum. In this blog, we highlight some of our activities to support its teaching.
20 Halloween Family Party Ideas!
Planning a Halloween celebration over the half term? We have your Halloween party entertainment sorted…
World Animal Day
World Animal Day (4th October) aims to raise the profile of the animal welfare movement and simply make the world a better place for animals. In our blog, we look at some of the Busy Things’ activities you could use.
The Big Draw
The Big Draw (celebrated throughout October) is the world’s largest drawing festival. In this blog, we provide a free activity pack for schools, as well as highlighting some great art activities to play on Busy Things.