I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Reviews, Websites and Apps · September 26, 2022

Making Maths Exciting with Ubleck | AD

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There are times when all children find learning tricky. Whether they find spelling hard, hate writing or can’t quite get to grips with different maths tasks. So, it’s great when you find something that inspires children to learn and makes them want to do homework rather than hate it. We’ve just discovered Ubleck and it’s a fantastic tool for learning maths at home.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

What is Ubleck?

Ubleck is a combination of a maths workbook and an augmented reality app which, when used together, makes maths super exciting and so much easier to learn too.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

We’ve been using Ubleck with Little Man and he couldn’t wait to try it. As soon as I said it involved an app and AR he was hooked and so excited to give it a go. And that excitement has continued. He’s never been the biggest fan of homework but he’s been more than happy to sit down and do maths since the Ubleck book arrived!

Setting up Ubleck

Ubleck could not be easier to set up. You simply download an app and off you go. The Ubleck app is available on the Apple App Store and works immediately, you don’t need to sign in, make an account or give any personal info. It takes literally seconds to get started.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

Using Ubleck

Once you have the app installed, you can start learning. The Ubleck book is split into category chapters covering the whole of the maths Year Three National Curriculum. It covers Number and Place Value, Fundamental Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement and Statistics.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

In each section there’s a mixture of traditional tasks and AR tasks. Some pages the child will work through with a pen and on others the app comes in to play. You can switch easily between the app and book and I’m sure any child would love taking control and working through whilst a parent supervises, just like Little Man does – especially as there’s an app involved!

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR
Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

The Ubleck Augmented Reality

The Ubleck app is fantastic. On AR pages in the book you’re given instructions to cut out paper cards to use with the app and you just select the task in the app and off you go. Using the cards and app, Little Man could work on place value, counting in multiples, order numbers and telling the time – plus so much more that he hasn’t got around to yet.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR
Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

The app brings the maths to life. On the screen there will be a question and when the app registers the correct answer, something amazing will happen. We’ve seen rabbits, wizards and so many different animations. Plus, if an answer is wrong, there’s just a little red cross and you’re able to try again.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

The Ubleck AR cards

As we’ve been cutting the cards out of the Ubleck workbook we’ve been keeping them safe by putting them back in the book after we’ve used them. However, the book does come with sheets of spare cards at the back of the book in case you lose any or they get damaged from general wear and tear.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR
Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

Also at the back of the book are the answers to all the questions so that you can check your child’s work and make sure they’re on the right track. This is much better than having answers at the end of each page as the child is much less likely to sneak a peek!

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

Ubleck AR challenges

The Ubleck app has challenges at the end of each section to test your learning and Little Man thought these were great fun. I’ve actually never seen him as excited about maths as he was when he was using Ubleck AR. It was really lovely to see.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

The Ubleck maths book

The Ubleck maths book is really well organised so that the app sections are spread through the book. This means that the child won’t lose interest as they’ll know another AR section will be coming up at some point. And, you can always jump through the book to work on topics that your child is finding difficult – Ubleck doesn’t have to be done in order. It’s made to completely support your child’s learning.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

For example, if your child is finding it difficult to tell the time, do the 8 times table or order fractions there are sections for just that and you can jump to them. The book has been designed really well to work exactly how you need it to – to be a tool to help your child learn at times when they’re finding things difficult or need a little extra encouragement and support.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

Certificates with Ubleck

To help give that encouragement, the app is fantastic and gives so much praise when questions are answered correctly. The book also includes certificates at the end of each section to give the child a physical reward, something to show that they’ve done really well and you’re proud of them.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

Ubleck is a fantastic resource that brings maths to life for children, helping them to understand the topic but also inspiring them to learn. Little Man has loved working through the Ubleck maths book and it’s given him a real love of not just learning maths but taking time to learn at home – something we’ve found hard since the enforced home learning of the pandemic.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

We’ve loved using Ubleck and I can’t wait until more books are released to cover more years of the National Curriculum. I know when Year 5 and Year 6 are released I’ll be buying them for Little Man!

The Ubleck maths books cost £14.99 and the app is free to download and use. You can find out more over on the Ubleck website.

Making Maths Exciting with SmartBooks AR

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