Education
Published: August 13, 2021 | Updated: 15th August 2021
It’s the maths equivalent of reading for 15 minutes a day – and it’s set to change thousands of children’s lives for the better across the UK.
Cubie is a screen-free early years and Key Stage 1 maths programme created, designed and developed in Dorset.
For just ten to 15 minutes each day from Monday to Friday – or whenever they wish – Cubie provides children with the skills and reinforcement in maths that they don’t get anywhere else.
And all from the comfort of their own home!
It’s the creation of Lottie Trump, a teacher for ten years, who developed the programme with the support of her husband, Ben, and a team of teachers and maths specialists.
The first Cubie boxes will be delivered in time for the new academic year starting next month.
The programmes run in line with the national curriculums for reception, year 1 and year 2.
They follow the academic school year, running from September to August (including the school holidays).
Children receive a new Cubie box which contains everything they need for 15 minutes of learning each day, every month.
The box includes:
Currently three levels are offered (A, B and C) which are suitable for children aged four to eight years.
Lottie, pictured, who lives in Fontmell Magna, said: “With Cubie, children can work at their own pace and even recap the previous year’s work to ensure they have a solid foundation.
“We understand that all children work at different rates and want each one to be able to access maths with confidence.
“Therefore, any child can work on any Cubie level, according to their requirements.
“Cubie is a fun and motivating way for children to learn whilst boosting confidence at the same time.
“The ‘little and often’ approach is key to learning and Cubie provides just that: 15 minutes of child-led totally screen-free learning.
“Cubie is the maths equivalent of reading for 15 minutes each day.”
Lottie, 35, said moving from teaching to one-to-one private tuition had shown her the benefits of the ‘little and often’ approach as well as the use of repetition and the reinforcing of key concepts,
She added: “Cubie was born as a way to help parents help their children.
“From the earliest stages of a child’s educational journey, confidence is key.
“Cubie is a complete mathematical programme which aims to instil confidence and a joy of learning maths from the off.
“It’s created and developed to help as many parents as possible support their child’s learning and development.”
Lottie, who married Ben three years ago and is expecting her first child in December, said the decision to launch Cubie was made at the end of 2020.
A company – Cubie Education Ltd – was incorporated and an “incredibly talented” designer set to work on the booklets and accompanying materials.
All the printed paper and boxes used for Cubie are made from FSC accredited or recycled paper sources and are recyclable.
The boxes are sourced from The Dorset Box Company at Three Legged Cross.
Lottie said: “There are more formal teaching books available but we believe that no-one is doing anything like Cubie.
“It’s colourful, fun and designed to be done by the children themselves.
“The layout is clear, simple, colour coded and easy to follow.
“Icons are used throughout to show the child what sort of action is required on each page.
“The minimal instructions allow for the development of a child’s intuition and skills.
“The workbooks give parents a child-led, screen-free approach to home maths support which are all paper-based and are delivered straight to your door for your convenience.
“We’re using social media to spread the message and also School Notices, the independent school community and noticeboard.
“After months of planning it’s very exciting to get to this stage.”
Cubie is currently running a special offer on the annual subscription for orders placed before August 20 which includes two free months.
More details at cubie-education.com or on Cubie’s Instagram and Facebook social media accounts.
