Updated for 2019! The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was founded in 1812. Its focus intertwines research, education and engaging the public to promote science. You can’t get much better than that when looking for an amazing learning experience! There are several permanent exhibits that are impressive as it is designed to appeal … [Read more…]
Toy Fair is where adults become children again. Every toy company has booths to present their collection of toys and new releases for the upcoming year. In fact, some toys are so new that the companies only have the prototype available for display. As a courtesy, we ask if photos can be taken because yes, … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the Gear Works Dinosaur in exchange for our honest review. This post also contains an affiliate link. Little Tikes puts together quality toys that stimulate young children’s imagination. Dinosaurs spinning around a volcano may appear like a simple toy; however as your children attach the different gears to the volcano, … [Read more…]
As parents, we make many decisions including what and how many toys to incorporate into our homes. One of the staples toys in many households is the play kitchen which makes absolute sense as we eat several times a day and children are fascinated with activities that adults do. How many times have you caught … [Read more…]
While I easily can appreciate art, music and literature, it has not been easy for me to have a genuine interest in math and science. I took Physics in high school because a friend told me it was interesting and fascinating. After a month, I never took this individual’s advice on course selection again. However, … [Read more…]
There are infinite possibilities in the Garden State to introduce your children to cooking that is fun and educational. In 10 Benefits of Cooking with Kids, we explored how math, science, and bonding takes place when we enable our children to participate in cooking and preparation of food which is why even your local library … [Read more…]
Mommy University received Bunny Peek-A-Boo from SmartGames at no cost in exchange for an honest review. Bunny Peek-A-Boo by Smart Games is a three dimensional game designed for children as young as two years old. SmartGames creates brain-building reasoning games for single players and Bunny is no different as it is the perfect introduction for little … [Read more…]
“I can never stand still. I must explore and experiment.” These are the words of the infamous Walt Disney. Kids love to explore and learn about the world around them. They want to use all their senses to understand how and why things work. To me, this is the essence of the STEM movement. STEM … [Read more…]
As a child, my refuge was on the floor of the Young Adult section of a small bookstore at the Livingston Mall. As my family walked through the stores, I would peruse the new R.L. Stine or Christopher Pike suspense stories. I would save my allowance and collect piles of books and read them over … [Read more…]
PBS Kids Club is no longer available. As a child who fondly remembers Sesame Street and relished the moment when Jimmy Fallon recorded an acoustic version of the theme song with The Roots, it is easy for me to say, “I love PBS.” My husband and I consciously attempt to limit our kids screen time, … [Read more…]