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Have You Seen Our Key Stage 2* Games?

Have You Seen Our Key Stage 2* Games?

By busythings | November 15, 2021

Busy Things is often perceived to be for younger pupils. Here we uncover why it’s just as fantastic for the 7-11 year old age group.

How to Make Hybrid Learning Work for Your Class

How to Make Hybrid Learning Work for Your Class

By busythings | November 9, 2021

Many primary teachers introduced hybrid learning into their classrooms during the second lockdown. Whilst further lockdowns cannot be ruled out, many schools are still asking if they’ve found the optimal solution. Do you think yours has?

Your First Day at School Checklist

Your First Day at School Checklist

By busythings | August 10, 2021

Our top 5 tips to make their first day at school memorable for all the right reasons!

Getting Ready for School: A Parent’s Guide

Getting Ready for School: A Parent’s Guide

By busythings | August 9, 2021

Getting ready for school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking! Here’s some things you can do in the weeks before school starts to ease the transition…

Is Your Child Ready for School, Emotionally and Socially?

Is Your Child Ready for School, Emotionally and Socially?

By busythings | August 8, 2021

Are they ready for school? Help to prepare your child by working on these key behaviours in the run up to starting school…

Starting Primary School: Skills to Encourage

Starting Primary School: Skills to Encourage

By busythings | August 7, 2021

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: Hints and Tips

By busythings | August 6, 2021

Starting school is a huge milestone for children. It can be daunting so here are our 5 top tips to help you prepare them!

Monster’s Big Summer Adventure Competition 2021!

Monster’s Big Summer Adventure Competition 2021!

By busythings | July 21, 2021

Help us to give our Yellow Monsters the summer of a lifetime and you could win over £180 in prizes!!

Halloween Activities for Children – FREE Printable Halloween Activity Pack

Halloween Activities for Children – FREE Printable Halloween Activity Pack

By busythings | October 20, 2020

Free Halloween activities for children – ghoulish games, creepy crafts, petrifying puzzles and much more!

British Science Week – Free activity pack

British Science Week – Free activity pack

By busythings | February 25, 2020

It’s easy to get involved with British Science week with our free activity pack. We’ve hand selected a 9 of our activities and worksheets that will be perfect for celebrating the theme of ‘our diverse planet’.

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