Developing Strong Literacy Skills at Key Stage 1
Key Stage 1 is a crucial time for developing pupils’ literacy skills. In our blog, we look at why this is and how Busy Things’ literacy activities can help.
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.
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.
National Storytelling Week
National Storytelling Week runs from 27th January to 4th February this year. In this blog, we explore some of the ways you could celebrate the week with your pupils using Busy Things’ resources.
Moving Forward With Phonics
Reception teachers across the nation will be preparing for their first phonics lessons. If that’s you, read on!
The phonics screening check: Are your Year 1 pupils ready?
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.
Teaching Grammar with Busy Things
Grammar is a key element of the National Curriculum for Literacy. In this blog, we highlight some of the key areas from ks1 and ks2 and give you a free activity to play so you can see how we address them.
How To Train Your Dragon World Book Day Costume – FREE props!
Transform your child into a Viking warrior with our FREE How to train your dragon costume pack!
World Book Day Costume Ideas Incl. FREE Costume Props!
Finding it difficult to choose a favourite book character? We’ve got you covered!
Free Fairy Costume Props for World Book Day!
A fairy-tale ending awaits you this World Book Day with our FREE fairy costume props!