Making the transition from nursery to primary school is a big step for children (and their parents). Whilst many schools have tried and trusted approaches, it may be worth revisiting your plan of action. In our blog, we look at what to consider.
Insect Week is 24th-30th June. To help you learn more about insects with your pupils, we’ve a free Insect Week topical pack and lots of free activities. Read on!
Moving up to secondary school is a huge milestone, which Year 6 teachers should be preparing them for. So, what should the transition involve? Our blog explores marking the end of one era and preparing for the next.
Our science resources for Early Years children offer a solid starting point to help young, curious minds understand how the world around them works. In this blog, we cherry pick some of them and make them free for you to play.
Have you heard of subitising? In this blog we’ll demystify the concept of subitising and equip you with practical tips to support your child in learning this vital early mathematical skill.
In this blog, we look at how Busy Things can support your outdoor learning opportunities with content and tools.
This year we’re supporting The Great Big Green Week once again to inspire pupils to learn more about climate change with our activities. This blog covers some of our most relevant activities!
Teaching phonics is an essential part of improving both reading and language skills for young pupils. With the phonics screening check on the horizon, we know how important it is to find engaging ways to recap the same content. To help you do that, we’ve chosen a few select phonics activities for your pupils to test their skills out on.
The Multiplication Tables Check will take place between 5th and 16th June this year. In our blog, we look at some interventions that could help pupils succeed.
With both National Gardening Week (29th April – 5th May) and National Children’s Gardening Week (25th May – 2nd June) coming up in the next couple of months, we want to showcase Busy Things’ gardening activities.