20 Fun Family Activity Ideas to celebrate the Olympics!
Looking for fun & educational ways to celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics? Here’s 20 Olympic-themed activity ideas to get you in the Olympic spirit!
Ideas for Learning About the 2024 Olympics + FREE Activity Pack!
The Olympics is the biggest sporting event of the year, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get children excited about sports AND learning!
Free Olympics Topical Pack for Schools!
The Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place in Paris, France this summer. To celebrate, we’re releasing our very first Olympics Topical Pack for schools. Find out more here!
12 of the Best Resources for Teaching Children to Code
It is now just as important as ever to teach children coding. We have scoured the web to update our comprehensive guide to the best resources for teaching children to code.
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.
Supporting Pre-Schoolers’ Transition to Primary School: Summer Term Preparations
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.
Early Years Science Resources
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.
What is Subitising? A Parent’s Guide incl. FREE Subitising Worksheets
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.
Outdoor Learning and Busy Things
In this blog, we look at how Busy Things can support your outdoor learning opportunities with content and tools.
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.