Get outside and get active this spring and summer with some exciting brain boosting toys! Kids learn so much by exploring the outdoors and having fun in nature. They engage all their senses and learn life lessons they can’t get from staying inside all day. Sure, a good book is great for learning, but being … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! One of my favorite things to do over the summer is enjoy outdoor movies with my family. Whether it is at our local park, on the beach or at a drive-in theater, there are so many ways to experience a movie in the summer. It is a wonderful opportunity to spend time … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided with the Ideal My First Magic Set in exchange for our honest review. My 6-year-old has recently become fascinated with the world of magic. He loves learning magic tricks and making up his own. What I love is how much magic has helped him grow and learn! To help … [Read more…]
As a kid, I remember having the infamous turtle sandbox. I loved playing in it with my sister and making fun sand castles and burying toys. What I didn’t know was that I was building and enhancing developmental and academic skills that would help lead to my future success in school! In my article listing … [Read more…]
At Mommy University we have always been really big fans of Educational Insights. Their toys spark curiosity, boost academic knowledge and enhance cognitive development. Many toys also encourage a love of science and nature. So when Educational Insights asked Mommy University to be an EI Insider, of course we said YES! As an EI Insider … [Read more…]
Visiting a zoo is an amazing, interactive and fun learning experience for kids of all ages. To learn more, you can read my article 10 Benefits of Visiting a Zoo for all the reasons you should take your kids. Although a trip to the zoo is educational all on its on, there are many ways you … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received the Little Tikes Treasure Hunt Sand and Water Table in exchange for our honest review. As soon as the weather gets warmer and the sun comes out, my boys ask to play with their sandbox and water table. These sensory based activities offer so many opportunities for learning through play … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received the Ball Blast Bouncer from Alex Brands in exchange for our honest review. Throw, bounce, catch! There is so much fun to be had with the Scientific Explorer Ball Blast Bouncer kit from Alex Brands, but the REAL fun starts with making them. That’s right! You and your kids can … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received the Dig and Discover Set from Green Toys in exchange for our honest review. My boys love going on nature walks and creating scavenger hunts. They love collecting things such as sticks, rocks and flowers. With their love of nature growing each day, I wanted to find a toy that … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the SmartLab Greenhouse in exchange for our honest review. Each year I tell myself that I will start gardening. Yet each year passes without a single seed planted. As my kids get older, I see their interest in gardening unfold so I knew it was time. Since I have … [Read more…]