Christmas activities for kids; FREE activity pack
Looking for festive activity ideas to keep the kids happy and entertained this Christmas? You’ll love our FREE Christmas activity pack
Ideas for remembering and celebrating the life of The Queen with children
A few ideas to help tell the story of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. To help children remember and reflect on The Queen and Her life achievements, and to commemorate and mark this historical time.
Winter activities for kids; FREE activity pack
Looking for winter activity ideas to keep the kids happy and entertained? You’ll love our FREE winter activity pack!
Dyslexia support: How to help a child with dyslexia
There are many ways you can help your dyslexic child achieve their full potential. Here, we’ll explain a bit more about the signs and symptoms of the condition, and share techniques and strategies you can use to help a child with dyslexia.
Fun Phonics Games to Help your Child Learn to Read
Explore the phonics area of Busy Things – a fabulous collection of over 60 phonics games, all designed around the government-endorsed Letters and Sounds programme.
How to choose your child’s first school shoes
Choosing your child’s first pair of school shoes is one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make for the year ahead. And, finding a high-quality pair that is supportive yet comfortable should be a priority. Narrowing down the right pair for your child can be difficult and confusing, but it doesn’t have to …
Spring Crafts for Kids – FREE Printables
Spring into action with our FREE printable spring crafts for kids pack – full of spring themed things for you to make and do!
Christmas activities for kids; FREE activity pack
Looking for activity ideas to keep the kids happy and entertained this Christmas? You’ll love our FREE Christmas activity pack!
Learn to tell time: Play our NEW game Crunch Time!
Help the Busy Things monster escape in our NEW time-telling game: Crunch Time
The Changing Faces of Children’s Characters Over Time
Do you look back on your favourite childhood toys and remember their cheery faces fixed with a broad grin? These days children’s toys are expressing a much wider range of emotions.