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Social skills and manners are essential for children’s healthy development and future success. They help children form positive relationships, communicate effectively, and navigate social situations. However, developing social skills and manners can be challenging for some children. This is where Busy Books come in. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of using Busy Books […]

In an era where technological advances reign supreme, it’s easy for young children to get engrossed in gadgets and digital games. However, as parents, it’s crucial to understand the importance of fostering problem-solving skills in young minds. One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is through books. There are so many different types […]

Most parents are well aware of the benefits of reading to children from a young age. However, what might surprise some is that picture books can play a significant role in fostering spatial awareness in children. By choosing different types of books for your child’s library and reading schedule, you can help them develop many […]

Emotional development in children is an incredible science. From as young as four months we start to show facial emotions, and as we grow, our social-emotional development continues to be shaped and moulded well into our adult lives. The role of Busy Books in enhancing your child’s emotional development is an important one in measuring […]

While it may feel like pointing, turning a page and moving our hands is something we’re born to do, they’re actually fine motor skills we need to develop. Books are one of the many ways we learn to do many fine motor skills, and are one of the many tools we can use, as parents […]

Social skills are significant for all ages. Children must learn how to share, collaborate, cooperate, and empathise. These skills help them grow socially and emotionally. As adults, we also need to practice these skills. We may not always get what we want, but we often get what we need. These 17 essential social skills will […]

Why Is Homeschooling on the Rise in Australia? Parents choose to homeschool for various reasons, including wanting more control over their child’s education, dissatisfaction with the public school system, and religious or philosophical beliefs. Families are more satisfied with their children’s education when they homeschool. This may be because homeschooled children have more opportunities to […]

Maximise Your Role as a Parent in Your Child’s Education, What Are the Parents’ Role in Child Education? Parents play a significant role in their child’s education. One of the most significant things parents can do is be good role models for their children. Parents should show that they value education and make it a […]

Learning Colours with Busy Books By Cina Thomson, Early Childhood educator of www.instagram.com/grow.and.play.together “Memphis (4yo) has been very interested in Colour and Shape sorting, so what perfect way to extend this was to use our Colours, Shapes and Patterns Busy Book & extra set of cut outs. Using our Magnetic Tiles, Memphis and I created […]

Developing Motor Co-ordination Skills from an Occupational Therapists perspective The activities in Busy Books help to develop motor coordination skills. Picking up a piece from the left page, moving it across to the right page. This also involves ‘crossing the midline’, an imaginary line down the middle of our bodies that divides it into left […]

Achieving engagement in children: Practical strategies “Wow mum is that for me? Can I have a look!” Says my 3-year-old the moment she sees the busy books delivery. I kid you not she spent an hour that afternoon on the Colours Shapes and Patterns Busy Book. I hadn’t had a chance to even look at […]

Busy Books Australia offers a wide variety of educational materials that are fun and engaging, making it easy for kids to learn while having a great time too! As parents and teachers, we know how important this is. Our educational resources give children all they need from early childhood development through their early years of […]