Teaching special events and topics for August 2025
Make homework fun with Busy Things for Schools! We know that it can be tough to keep your pupils engaged with their studies over the holidays, which is why we’ve provided this selection of teaching events and topics for August 2025. We offer an assortment of engaging summer activities, as well as a survey tool which your pupils can use to get involved with The Big Butterfly Count. Take a look below to learn more.
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Summer activities
June - September 2025
Write about the weather in the summer season and enjoy our downloadable summer activity packs!

The Big Butterfly Count
18th July - 10th August 2025
Get your class involved in the Big Butterfly Count - a nationwide survey aimed at helping us assess the health of our environment.
Children can make a graph of their count and create colourful butterflies using our resources.

Tisha B'av
2nd August 2025
Write about this important Jewish fast commemorating the destruction of the two Temples.
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