Is Your Child Ready for School, Emotionally and Socially?
Are they ready for school? Help to prepare your child by working on these key behaviours in the run up to starting school…
Thoughtful end-of-year teacher gift ideas
Looking for thoughtful teacher gift ideas? Here’s 7 meaningful gift options that teachers will really appreciate at the end of term.
Starting Primary School: Skills to Encourage
Child starting primary school this year? Encourage these key skills to get them school ready! We’ve got lots of helpful tips…
Starting School: Hints and Tips
Starting school is a huge milestone for children. It can be daunting so here are our 5 top tips to help you prepare them!
A Spanish Adventure with Busy Things
Explore Spain and the Spanish language with Busy Things! This blog post is packed with engaging, curriculum-linked, fun activities for primary school pupils – perfect for cultural days or an introduction to Europe.
Starting School Made Simple: Free School-Ready Activity Pack
Download our FREE printable Starting School Activity Pack to help your child feel confident, excited and ready for Reception! Packed with fun, simple school readiness activities for 3–5 year olds.
Phonics Screening Check Results: What Next? Part 2
Following on from our blog about the phonics screening check results last week, we look at how Year 1 teachers might want to review their phonics provision.
Starting School in September? Play these FREE Learning Games!
If your child is starting school in September 2025, we invite you to play all our Get Ready for school activities Completely FREE!
New Science States of Matter Activities!
Busy Things has just launched some Science activities focusing on states of matter. Find out all the details here and play them free!
Phonics Screening Check Results: What Next?
With the Phonics Screening Check pass mark now confirmed, this blog outlines steps Year 1 teachers might take for individuals who did not pass.