I absolutely LOVE the fall. The season of pumpkin spice coffee, apple pie and colorful leaves. It is the time of year when families love exploring farms, picking pumpkins and finding the best Halloween costume. There is so much fun to be had, but there is also so many opportunities for learning. We have already … [Read more…]
I am always looking for fun ways to incorporate math into activities we do at home. Whether it is measuring ingredients while cooking, counting all their Disney toys (all over their bedroom floor), sorting shapes or looking for math in nature, my boys are always open to learning new math concepts. That is why I … [Read more…]
Our favorite monkey is celebrating his 75th birthday! Mommy University was recently invited to attend a special event at Liberty Science Center (LSC) organized by Jersey Mom Blogs. LSC’s most recent exhibit, Curious George: Let’s Get Curious, provides an amazing space for children with beautiful illustrations to investigate and explore. They can become “little scientists” … [Read more…]
Do you Fall in love with Pumpkin Spice Season? Sweaters, apples, scarecrows, and the smell of pumpkin spice everything! We admit it, we fall in love with autumn every year. The whirlwind of summer is overtaken by the storm of artistic leaves and our need to grab the last moment of crisp air before it … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Mommy University was provided a membership in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing Academy adventures for the entire year including brain boosting exhibits, events and programs. I hope you will follow us along this incredible … [Read more…]
Children with special needs don’t carry signs of where they struggle. It is not easy for them to articulate solutions to obstacles they face. The world of special education is complex with no one solution that works for all but thankfully with companies like Fun & Function there doesn’t have to be one solution. There are … [Read more…]
Happy New (School) Year! I imagine some parents are reading “Back to School” celebrations and might be thinking of how they will celebrate their children returning to school; however, it IS a celebration. Whether your kids attend school or you homeschool, the beginning of a new school year is like new year’s day. It is … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with the Crayola Experience. Mommy University was provided a membership in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing Crayola Experience adventures for the entire year. I hope you will follow us along this incredible journey! Cradled in every memory of an artistic drawing is … [Read more…]
Building toys encourage children to problem solve, promote creativity and help develop their motor skills, and while the options are numerous, we have found that magnetic toys captivate our children’s attention. Magnetic building toys have magnets at the joints or sides that enable the pieces to stick together which makes for easy assembly. Thus, when … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we love building toys. They are truly the “building blocks” of learning. There are so many amazing skills kids can develop from playing with building toys. From fine motor development to patience to critical thinking skills, there are so many amazing reasons for kids to build, create and play! My kids love … [Read more…]