Busy Things
@busythings.co.uk
An award-winning online platform that offers curriculum-linked games and teacher tools for early years and primary, making learning fun for children and saving teachers time with easy-to-deliver, engaging lessons.
Last day of term today? Yay! You've made it!
Enjoy Christmas and the New Year, ... and we'll see you on the other side!
P.S. We're back on 5th January!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Enjoy Christmas and the New Year, ... and we'll see you on the other side!
P.S. We're back on 5th January!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
December 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Last day of term today? Yay! You've made it!
Enjoy Christmas and the New Year, ... and we'll see you on the other side!
P.S. We're back on 5th January!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Enjoy Christmas and the New Year, ... and we'll see you on the other side!
P.S. We're back on 5th January!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
HIGH SCORE ON BUSY BOX!
We're seeing some fantastic scores on Busy Box this week. What a great effort for the last week of term!
Special congratulations go to UPTON CROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL who've achieved an amazing high score of 1,515!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
We're seeing some fantastic scores on Busy Box this week. What a great effort for the last week of term!
Special congratulations go to UPTON CROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL who've achieved an amazing high score of 1,515!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
December 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
HIGH SCORE ON BUSY BOX!
We're seeing some fantastic scores on Busy Box this week. What a great effort for the last week of term!
Special congratulations go to UPTON CROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL who've achieved an amazing high score of 1,515!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
We're seeing some fantastic scores on Busy Box this week. What a great effort for the last week of term!
Special congratulations go to UPTON CROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL who've achieved an amazing high score of 1,515!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Did You Know That Busy Things Is Constantly Growing!?
We’ve added over 80 new activities this year, giving teachers even more ways to support learning across the primary curriculum.
There’s always something new to explore! 👀✨
#edusky #eduskyprimary #teachers #primaryeducation
We’ve added over 80 new activities this year, giving teachers even more ways to support learning across the primary curriculum.
There’s always something new to explore! 👀✨
#edusky #eduskyprimary #teachers #primaryeducation
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Did You Know That Busy Things Is Constantly Growing!?
We’ve added over 80 new activities this year, giving teachers even more ways to support learning across the primary curriculum.
There’s always something new to explore! 👀✨
#edusky #eduskyprimary #teachers #primaryeducation
We’ve added over 80 new activities this year, giving teachers even more ways to support learning across the primary curriculum.
There’s always something new to explore! 👀✨
#edusky #eduskyprimary #teachers #primaryeducation
Do you have any mountain enthusiasts in your class? If so, you might want to get them a special activity to do this Thursday, which is International Mountain Day!
We have several to choose from, including this Mountain elevations sorting activity!
#InternationalMountainDay #edusky #eduskyprimary
We have several to choose from, including this Mountain elevations sorting activity!
#InternationalMountainDay #edusky #eduskyprimary
December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Do you have any mountain enthusiasts in your class? If so, you might want to get them a special activity to do this Thursday, which is International Mountain Day!
We have several to choose from, including this Mountain elevations sorting activity!
#InternationalMountainDay #edusky #eduskyprimary
We have several to choose from, including this Mountain elevations sorting activity!
#InternationalMountainDay #edusky #eduskyprimary
The National Year of Reading 2026 is nearly here.
Our latest blog breaks down what the campaign hopes to achieve and the plans taking shape.
Excited to 'go all in'?
buff.ly/f6Yxeot
#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingforPleasure @literacy-trust.bsky.social
Our latest blog breaks down what the campaign hopes to achieve and the plans taking shape.
Excited to 'go all in'?
buff.ly/f6Yxeot
#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingforPleasure @literacy-trust.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The National Year of Reading 2026 is nearly here.
Our latest blog breaks down what the campaign hopes to achieve and the plans taking shape.
Excited to 'go all in'?
buff.ly/f6Yxeot
#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingforPleasure @literacy-trust.bsky.social
Our latest blog breaks down what the campaign hopes to achieve and the plans taking shape.
Excited to 'go all in'?
buff.ly/f6Yxeot
#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingforPleasure @literacy-trust.bsky.social
Did You Know That Our Resource Maker Has Been Extended?
You'll now find number card and times tables printables, factors and anagram worksheets, all customisable to your own needs.
Take a look and see how Busy Things can save you precious time!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
You'll now find number card and times tables printables, factors and anagram worksheets, all customisable to your own needs.
Take a look and see how Busy Things can save you precious time!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Did You Know That Our Resource Maker Has Been Extended?
You'll now find number card and times tables printables, factors and anagram worksheets, all customisable to your own needs.
Take a look and see how Busy Things can save you precious time!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
You'll now find number card and times tables printables, factors and anagram worksheets, all customisable to your own needs.
Take a look and see how Busy Things can save you precious time!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Another New Christmas Activity on Busy Things!
We're delighted to announce that we've added another new activity to our festive selection.
It's called 'Pixel by Numbers: Christmas Edition' and is already proving very popular!
Have your pupils tried it yet?
#edtech #edusky #eduskyprimary
We're delighted to announce that we've added another new activity to our festive selection.
It's called 'Pixel by Numbers: Christmas Edition' and is already proving very popular!
Have your pupils tried it yet?
#edtech #edusky #eduskyprimary
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Another New Christmas Activity on Busy Things!
We're delighted to announce that we've added another new activity to our festive selection.
It's called 'Pixel by Numbers: Christmas Edition' and is already proving very popular!
Have your pupils tried it yet?
#edtech #edusky #eduskyprimary
We're delighted to announce that we've added another new activity to our festive selection.
It's called 'Pixel by Numbers: Christmas Edition' and is already proving very popular!
Have your pupils tried it yet?
#edtech #edusky #eduskyprimary
Our Latest Newsletter Has Landed!
Don't have yours in your inbox? Check it out here - buff.ly/FkihAqj - and find out about everything new at Busy Things!
#edusky #busythings #eduskyprimary
Don't have yours in your inbox? Check it out here - buff.ly/FkihAqj - and find out about everything new at Busy Things!
#edusky #busythings #eduskyprimary
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our Latest Newsletter Has Landed!
Don't have yours in your inbox? Check it out here - buff.ly/FkihAqj - and find out about everything new at Busy Things!
#edusky #busythings #eduskyprimary
Don't have yours in your inbox? Check it out here - buff.ly/FkihAqj - and find out about everything new at Busy Things!
#edusky #busythings #eduskyprimary
👏 HIGH SCORE ON BUSY BOX! 👏
Just when we thought last week couldn’t be topped, BACON GARTH PRIMARY SCHOOL has smashed it with an incredible 1,465.
Huge congrats to everyone who helped make it happen. Brilliant effort!
👏 👏 👏
Just when we thought last week couldn’t be topped, BACON GARTH PRIMARY SCHOOL has smashed it with an incredible 1,465.
Huge congrats to everyone who helped make it happen. Brilliant effort!
👏 👏 👏
November 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
👏 HIGH SCORE ON BUSY BOX! 👏
Just when we thought last week couldn’t be topped, BACON GARTH PRIMARY SCHOOL has smashed it with an incredible 1,465.
Huge congrats to everyone who helped make it happen. Brilliant effort!
👏 👏 👏
Just when we thought last week couldn’t be topped, BACON GARTH PRIMARY SCHOOL has smashed it with an incredible 1,465.
Huge congrats to everyone who helped make it happen. Brilliant effort!
👏 👏 👏
**ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK - Mirror Magic**
It's one of our favourites, which focuses on symmetry and prediction skills.
Can your pupils change the shape, size and rotation of the shape to mirror the one on the other side?
#edusky #eduskyprimary
It's one of our favourites, which focuses on symmetry and prediction skills.
Can your pupils change the shape, size and rotation of the shape to mirror the one on the other side?
#edusky #eduskyprimary
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
**ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK - Mirror Magic**
It's one of our favourites, which focuses on symmetry and prediction skills.
Can your pupils change the shape, size and rotation of the shape to mirror the one on the other side?
#edusky #eduskyprimary
It's one of our favourites, which focuses on symmetry and prediction skills.
Can your pupils change the shape, size and rotation of the shape to mirror the one on the other side?
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Are You Planting Trees for National Tree Week?
If so, you'll want to use our plant activity that explains the different parts of a plant/tree and what they are for!
For more activities, click here👉🏼 buff.ly/Cto7Aal
@thetreecouncil.bsky.social #edusky #eduskyprimary
If so, you'll want to use our plant activity that explains the different parts of a plant/tree and what they are for!
For more activities, click here👉🏼 buff.ly/Cto7Aal
@thetreecouncil.bsky.social #edusky #eduskyprimary
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Are You Planting Trees for National Tree Week?
If so, you'll want to use our plant activity that explains the different parts of a plant/tree and what they are for!
For more activities, click here👉🏼 buff.ly/Cto7Aal
@thetreecouncil.bsky.social #edusky #eduskyprimary
If so, you'll want to use our plant activity that explains the different parts of a plant/tree and what they are for!
For more activities, click here👉🏼 buff.ly/Cto7Aal
@thetreecouncil.bsky.social #edusky #eduskyprimary
🌳Today Is the First School Day of National Tree Week!🌲
Check out our blog on the event if you need some activity inspiration - bit.ly/4a6mudk
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Check out our blog on the event if you need some activity inspiration - bit.ly/4a6mudk
#edusky #eduskyprimary
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🌳Today Is the First School Day of National Tree Week!🌲
Check out our blog on the event if you need some activity inspiration - bit.ly/4a6mudk
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Check out our blog on the event if you need some activity inspiration - bit.ly/4a6mudk
#edusky #eduskyprimary
National Tree Week Starts Tomorrow and Runs for the Whole of Next Week.
It's a great time to look at the trees around you in more detail.
Can your pupils recognise this tree from our Common trees activity?
#edusky #eduskychat #eduskyprimary
It's a great time to look at the trees around you in more detail.
Can your pupils recognise this tree from our Common trees activity?
#edusky #eduskychat #eduskyprimary
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
National Tree Week Starts Tomorrow and Runs for the Whole of Next Week.
It's a great time to look at the trees around you in more detail.
Can your pupils recognise this tree from our Common trees activity?
#edusky #eduskychat #eduskyprimary
It's a great time to look at the trees around you in more detail.
Can your pupils recognise this tree from our Common trees activity?
#edusky #eduskychat #eduskyprimary
👏 HIGH SCORE ON BUSY BOX! 👏
We’ve seen some brilliant results on Busy Box this week, including an incredible 1,031 from Hillcross Primary School. What an achievement!
Huge congratulations to everyone who played. Keep it up and keep climbing!
👏 👏 👏
We’ve seen some brilliant results on Busy Box this week, including an incredible 1,031 from Hillcross Primary School. What an achievement!
Huge congratulations to everyone who played. Keep it up and keep climbing!
👏 👏 👏
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
👏 HIGH SCORE ON BUSY BOX! 👏
We’ve seen some brilliant results on Busy Box this week, including an incredible 1,031 from Hillcross Primary School. What an achievement!
Huge congratulations to everyone who played. Keep it up and keep climbing!
👏 👏 👏
We’ve seen some brilliant results on Busy Box this week, including an incredible 1,031 from Hillcross Primary School. What an achievement!
Huge congratulations to everyone who played. Keep it up and keep climbing!
👏 👏 👏
Following on from yesterday's blog post on fine motor skills, today's ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK is Line tracing!
Choose the line you'd like your pupil to trace and adjust the settings, so that they have help, have a guideline to follow or copy freehand!
#edusky #eduskyprimary #eduskychat
Choose the line you'd like your pupil to trace and adjust the settings, so that they have help, have a guideline to follow or copy freehand!
#edusky #eduskyprimary #eduskychat
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Following on from yesterday's blog post on fine motor skills, today's ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK is Line tracing!
Choose the line you'd like your pupil to trace and adjust the settings, so that they have help, have a guideline to follow or copy freehand!
#edusky #eduskyprimary #eduskychat
Choose the line you'd like your pupil to trace and adjust the settings, so that they have help, have a guideline to follow or copy freehand!
#edusky #eduskyprimary #eduskychat
Noticing More Pupils Struggling With Gripping Their Pencils or Cutting Out?
In our latest blog post, we explore some of the Busy Things activities that help strengthen fine motor skills, including our NEW! Line tracing activity!
Read the blog here! bit.ly/4r77DWe
In our latest blog post, we explore some of the Busy Things activities that help strengthen fine motor skills, including our NEW! Line tracing activity!
Read the blog here! bit.ly/4r77DWe
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Noticing More Pupils Struggling With Gripping Their Pencils or Cutting Out?
In our latest blog post, we explore some of the Busy Things activities that help strengthen fine motor skills, including our NEW! Line tracing activity!
Read the blog here! bit.ly/4r77DWe
In our latest blog post, we explore some of the Busy Things activities that help strengthen fine motor skills, including our NEW! Line tracing activity!
Read the blog here! bit.ly/4r77DWe
🎅 Our Christmas Activities Are Live! 🎄
Take a sneak peek to get your planning started. We've added some great NEW! Nativity-based activities for 2025!
If you're not ready for Christmas vibes yet, forget we said anything! 😬
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Take a sneak peek to get your planning started. We've added some great NEW! Nativity-based activities for 2025!
If you're not ready for Christmas vibes yet, forget we said anything! 😬
#edusky #eduskyprimary
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🎅 Our Christmas Activities Are Live! 🎄
Take a sneak peek to get your planning started. We've added some great NEW! Nativity-based activities for 2025!
If you're not ready for Christmas vibes yet, forget we said anything! 😬
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Take a sneak peek to get your planning started. We've added some great NEW! Nativity-based activities for 2025!
If you're not ready for Christmas vibes yet, forget we said anything! 😬
#edusky #eduskyprimary
It's Road Safety Week ...
... so an ideal time to reinforce how and where to cross roads to stay safe.
Access our Road Safety Poster activity today!
#RoadSafetyWeek #edusky #eduskyprimary
... so an ideal time to reinforce how and where to cross roads to stay safe.
Access our Road Safety Poster activity today!
#RoadSafetyWeek #edusky #eduskyprimary
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It's Road Safety Week ...
... so an ideal time to reinforce how and where to cross roads to stay safe.
Access our Road Safety Poster activity today!
#RoadSafetyWeek #edusky #eduskyprimary
... so an ideal time to reinforce how and where to cross roads to stay safe.
Access our Road Safety Poster activity today!
#RoadSafetyWeek #edusky #eduskyprimary
Have You Played One of Our Pixel Activities Yet?
We have Pixel art and Pixel by numbers activities to play on Busy Things!
They're really popular and not to be missed, both appearing in our Top 10 most played activities list!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
We have Pixel art and Pixel by numbers activities to play on Busy Things!
They're really popular and not to be missed, both appearing in our Top 10 most played activities list!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Have You Played One of Our Pixel Activities Yet?
We have Pixel art and Pixel by numbers activities to play on Busy Things!
They're really popular and not to be missed, both appearing in our Top 10 most played activities list!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
We have Pixel art and Pixel by numbers activities to play on Busy Things!
They're really popular and not to be missed, both appearing in our Top 10 most played activities list!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Did you know it's World Kindness Day today?
Has a child in your class done something exceptionally kind or thoughtful? Share it with us and we'll give them a special mention!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Has a child in your class done something exceptionally kind or thoughtful? Share it with us and we'll give them a special mention!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Did you know it's World Kindness Day today?
Has a child in your class done something exceptionally kind or thoughtful? Share it with us and we'll give them a special mention!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Has a child in your class done something exceptionally kind or thoughtful? Share it with us and we'll give them a special mention!
#edusky #eduskyprimary
👀 BUSY BOX HIGH SCORE! 👀
We're seeing some great scores on Busy Box this week, including the massive 1,468 from Bacon Garth Primary School!
Can your school beat it next week? Go for it!
#BusyBox #edusky #eduskyprimary
We're seeing some great scores on Busy Box this week, including the massive 1,468 from Bacon Garth Primary School!
Can your school beat it next week? Go for it!
#BusyBox #edusky #eduskyprimary
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
👀 BUSY BOX HIGH SCORE! 👀
We're seeing some great scores on Busy Box this week, including the massive 1,468 from Bacon Garth Primary School!
Can your school beat it next week? Go for it!
#BusyBox #edusky #eduskyprimary
We're seeing some great scores on Busy Box this week, including the massive 1,468 from Bacon Garth Primary School!
Can your school beat it next week? Go for it!
#BusyBox #edusky #eduskyprimary
A small brag for a November Tuesday: Busy Things has been shortlisted 13 times and picked up 5 awards since 2006!
We don’t usually make a fuss, but it’s definitely something to be very proud of.
#edusky #eduskyprimary
We don’t usually make a fuss, but it’s definitely something to be very proud of.
#edusky #eduskyprimary
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A small brag for a November Tuesday: Busy Things has been shortlisted 13 times and picked up 5 awards since 2006!
We don’t usually make a fuss, but it’s definitely something to be very proud of.
#edusky #eduskyprimary
We don’t usually make a fuss, but it’s definitely something to be very proud of.
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Let's not ever forget those who serve to protect our freedoms, and have done in the past.
By creating space for reflection, you’re helping the children appreciate the sacrifices they made that have shaped our history.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #edusky #eduskyPrimary
By creating space for reflection, you’re helping the children appreciate the sacrifices they made that have shaped our history.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #edusky #eduskyPrimary
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Let's not ever forget those who serve to protect our freedoms, and have done in the past.
By creating space for reflection, you’re helping the children appreciate the sacrifices they made that have shaped our history.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #edusky #eduskyPrimary
By creating space for reflection, you’re helping the children appreciate the sacrifices they made that have shaped our history.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #edusky #eduskyPrimary
Odd Socks Day Marks the Start of Anti-Bullying Week and Is Today!
One of your pupils forgotten? They can always create their own with our Fashion Fun activity.
What will it be? We've pretty much every colour and pattern under the sun, as well as pockets, zips, patches and buttons!
One of your pupils forgotten? They can always create their own with our Fashion Fun activity.
What will it be? We've pretty much every colour and pattern under the sun, as well as pockets, zips, patches and buttons!
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Odd Socks Day Marks the Start of Anti-Bullying Week and Is Today!
One of your pupils forgotten? They can always create their own with our Fashion Fun activity.
What will it be? We've pretty much every colour and pattern under the sun, as well as pockets, zips, patches and buttons!
One of your pupils forgotten? They can always create their own with our Fashion Fun activity.
What will it be? We've pretty much every colour and pattern under the sun, as well as pockets, zips, patches and buttons!
World Science Day Is on Monday.
Not quite filled the day? Check out the activity suggestions in our blog post!
bit.ly/493iGcr
#WorldScienceDay
Not quite filled the day? Check out the activity suggestions in our blog post!
bit.ly/493iGcr
#WorldScienceDay
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
World Science Day Is on Monday.
Not quite filled the day? Check out the activity suggestions in our blog post!
bit.ly/493iGcr
#WorldScienceDay
Not quite filled the day? Check out the activity suggestions in our blog post!
bit.ly/493iGcr
#WorldScienceDay