NEW Phonics Screening Check Resources Maker!
Use our NEW Phonics Screener Resource Maker to create custom mock-tests and practice games at the push of a button!
Spotlight on Our KS2 Maths Activities
There is a lot more to Busy Things’ Maths content than just games. This blog uncovers some of the maths activities and activity types available, focusing on KS2 maths.
14 of the Best Resources for Teaching Children to Code
It is now just as important to teach children coding as it is reading and writing – John Dabell gives us his comprehensive guide to the best resources for teaching children to code.
The Clock Widget – An interactive clock to help children learn to tell the time
Our interactive clock widget is an exciting teaching tool to help children develop an understanding of the concept of time and to learn to tell the time in analog and digital formats. Perfect for use on an interactive whiteboard.
Teaching Children How to Tell the Time: Hints and Tips
Learning how to tell the time can be a tricky business so we’ve pulled together some hints and tips on how you can support your child to learn this essential skill.
Primary Curriculum: The Shape Of Things To Come
In June 2012 the Department for Education published draft Programmes of Study for primary English, maths and science.
Smoothing the way from EYFS to Key Stage 1
How do you achieve continuity in learning for children as they progress from home and pre-school through Reception into Years 1 and 2? Our thoughts on smoothing the way from EYFS to Key Stage 1, drawing on three substantial reviews of early years and primary education in England.
New phonics test for 6 yr olds in English primary schools
We consider the new ‘reading test’ that is being introduced into our Primary schools in June of this year. The test focuses solely on testing children’s phonic knowledge…
Curriculum reform
As users of the site will know all busythings activities are explicitly linked to topics in the EYFS, National Curriculum KS1 and the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. This means we have been following the evolution of the Westminster Government’s programme of reforms for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum in England with …