Moving Forward With Phonics
Reception teachers across the nation will be preparing for their first phonics lessons. If that’s you, read on!
10 Best Drawing Ideas For Children Incl. FREE Drawing Activity Pack
October is the month of The Big Draw Festival! So we’ve rounded-up the best drawing ideas for children from across the web to inspire you!
Diwali
Diwali is celebrated at the beginning of November this year. Our blog details what the festival is about and how Busy Things can help you mark the occasion.
FREE Arts and Crafts Pack for Schools!
We love art at Busy Things. And with The Big Draw in October, now’s the perfect time to dive into our bumper art pack. Download yours here!
The Big Draw Festival: 100 Fun Drawing Prompts for Kids
100 fun drawing prompts for kids that fit with The Big Draw’s #DrawingInMotion theme this year. Get children laughing, thinking, and drawing!
Free Space Topical Pack for Schools!
Whether you’re looking at the planets as part of the curriculum or for Space Day (3rd May), our Space Topical Pack can support your teaching and learning. Read on and download it for free!
10 Fun Educational Games to Ease Your Child Back into Learning
As the back-to-school countdown begins, it’s not just about uniforms and stationery – it’s time to get those brains back into learning mode!
4 Cool Activities for International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day (19th September) with us! We’ve some great pirate activities you could incorporate into your day!
National Writing Day
National Writing Day falls on 19th June this year and is a great opportunity to explore the power of creative writing for pleasure and self-expression. In this blog, we look at some activities you could use for different age groups.
FREE Insect Week Topical Pack for Schools!
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!