Top 10 Fun Easter Activity Ideas!
Get inspiration for fun things to make, play, craft and do during the Easter holidays with our top 10 fun Easter activity ideas!…
Busy Things’ Advanced Features Explained
In this blog, we look at some of the advanced features within Busy Things, and how they can support your teaching.
How to Talk to Your Pupils About the Ukrainian Invasion
With the situation in Ukraine escalating, we know many teachers are asking whether to talk to their pupils about the invasion. In our blog, we look at how best to broach the subject and provide some hints and tips.
How to enjoy reading: 10 ways to encourage children to love reading
You know it’s important but how do you encourage children to love reading? Here’s 10 brilliant ideas to help them to find their inner bookworm!
Growing with British Science Week
British Science Week runs from 11th to 20th March and this year’s theme is ‘growth’. To help you plan the week, and get everyone involved, we’ve collated some of our most relevant science activities for you.
Shakespeare Week: How to Introduce Children to Shakespeare
Shakespeare Week runs from 21st-27th March. Thinking of introducing your class to Shakespeare? Here are our top tips!
Reading for Pleasure: 6 Ways to Inspire It!
Want to inspire your pupils to read for pleasure? Our blog looks at some ideas to instil the elusive lifelong love of reading.
Phonics Activities Tailored to Your Needs
With its very own programme of phonics activities and tailorable printables, Busy Things keeps phonics simple. Read on to find out more.
How to Make Hybrid Learning Work for Your Class
Many primary teachers introduced hybrid learning into their classrooms during the second lockdown. Whilst further lockdowns cannot be ruled out, many schools are still asking if they’ve found the optimal solution. Do you think yours has?
Your First Day at School Checklist
Our top 5 tips to make their first day at school memorable for all the right reasons!