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Busy Busy Learning brings you the wonders of learning through stories, arts & crafts and play. Heavily inspired by books and the natural world you’ll find seasonal ideas including stories, activities and crafts to share with your children, grandchildren and classes.
Latest Blog Posts
- Exploring Nature with Children in December Resources
We’ve been using the Exploring Nature with Children curriculum from Raising Little Shoots for around 6 years now. Each year we explore familiar things and new things. What I’ve found this year is that Floss’s (daughter age 9) interests are very firmly nature, books and arts & crafts. Therefore this year a lot of our… - Ultimate Guide to Kids’ Audio Players – When Each One Shines (and Why)
Yoto Player, Yoto Mini, Voxblock, Toniebox 2 or 1? We’ve had our audio players for a number of years now and each one has its own unique qualities. On this website you’ll find lots of information about audio players, comparisons and top tips on how to make the most out of whichever player you have… - Best Audio Players for People with Sight Loss (including blind and partially sighted people)
Audio Content for Children & Adults with sight loss (including blind and partially sighted people) Audio players can open up a whole new world for people with sight loss (including blind and partially sighted people). Being able to be independent is such an important thing for children and adults alike. My Nan loved her audiobooks.… - Find Your Perfect Audio Player: Yoto, Toniebox 2 or Voxblock Quiz
Ultimate Audio Player Quiz Take the Audio Player Quiz below to help you find the perfect player for your family. Will you be team Yoto Player, Yoto Mini, Toniebox 2 or Voxblock? Testing Testing! This quiz is in the TESTING phase and I’d really value any input from those who take the quiz so that…
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Wow it’s been a busy year on the website for audio player information. Tonieboxes and Yoto Players have featured heavily. If you have any specific questions about audio players please feel free to drop me a message in the Facebook group.
Audio Players for Kids: Toniebox, Voxblock and Yoto Players Top Posts
- Tonie Box or Yoto Player? This post will help you decide which audio player may be best for your child.
- Yoto Club Changes: New Explorer, Collector and Collector Plus Review
- Yoto Player or Yoto Mini Player? Yoto Comparison Review
- Buy Yoto Player, Yoto Mini and Yoto Cards in Australia
- Free Tonies Content for Toniebox Creative Tonies
- Free Yoto Content for Yoto Player and Yoto Mini – Make Your Own Cards
- Voxblock Review & 20% Off Discount Code: Is This the Best Screen-Free Audio Player for Kids?
Phonics Blog Series
Phonics is a real passion of mine and one of my favourite things to teach when I worked in early years. It is one part of a wide range of skills children need to be able to read and write. However, it comes with plenty of jargon and for many of us we were never taught it ourselves at school.
This series is ideal for parents looking to support their children with their phonics learning or planning to home school, but equally perfect for student teachers. Check out the series here.
Top Posts in 2025 to Date
- Iris Folding – Free Templates and Patterns
- Iris Folding Papercraft Pattern Download Freebies
- Pebble Painting – ‘Rocking’ Stone Art: Ideas, Designs and Resources
- Water Play – Dream Gardens for Kids. Perfect for indoors and outdoors.
- People Who Help Us – Early Years Play. A post to give you lots of ideas for this brilliant topic.
- Phonics – What is Phase 2 SATPIN? This post is a great place to get an understanding of phonics and tips to help your child/ren.
- Reading Chapter Books – What to Read after Picture Books? Early Chapter Book Joy
2025 Blog Recognition
We’re delighted to be featured on the FeedSpot Top Blog lists for both UK Book Blog and UK Mom Blog. Click on the images below to head to the respective blog lists to see others featured.
Garden Series Posts
Are you looking for a little garden inspiration? Would you like your children to be able to explore the outdoors and enjoy learning through play? This is the series for you. Click on the titles below to head to that blog post
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