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Author: Monica Atkins

Beyond Cool: A Review of the Beyond Rubik’s Cube at Liberty Science Center

September 15, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Beyond Cool

This is not a sponsored post. Why is Beyond Rubik’s Cube beyond cool? In my office is a Rubik’s Cube. It is perched on a table accessible for my student’s to play with when they visit me. I enjoy watching them pick up this toy (or “device of torture” as the description depends on the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Travel Tagged: child development, education, Liberty Science Center, NJ museums, problem solving, Rubik's Cube

Benefits of Art: What art teaches our children?

September 4, 2014 by Monica Atkins 3 Comments
Benefits of Art

In Jessica’s article, “Kids & Science” she mentioned that science is everywhere. Growing up in a family that emphasized the humanities, I believe art is everywhere as well. It is great to write for Mommy University to explore these topics individually as well as a collaborative team. Art is not isolated rather it can intersect … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, The Arts Tagged: Benefits of Art, child development, education, kids and art

5 Reasons to See Sunflowers in New Jersey

September 1, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
5 Reasons to See Sunflowers

Grabbing a snack at Whole Foods one day, my son was about to launch into a meltdown triggered by being hangry (this term refers to being angry because you are so hungry). A small vase filled with sunflowers was near him and my new tactic was misdirection. Moving the vase next to my son and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences Tagged: fall activities, sunflower farms, sunflower mazes, sunflower tours, sunflowers

Sands Alive Let’s Go Learn Review

August 31, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Sands Alive Let's Go Learn Review

In full disclosure, Play Visions provided us with the Sands Alive Let’s Go Learn at no cost in exchange for an honest review. If you are looking for a mess-free, educational and sensory based toy, then Sands Alive is for you! Sands Alive has been popping up across the internet and various stores throughout New … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Learning Through Play, Sensory Learning Tagged: learning toys, Play Visions, Sands Alive, Sands Alive Let's Go Learn, sensory learning, sensory toys

Educational Benefits of Aquariums

August 20, 2014 by Monica Atkins 3 Comments
Educational Benefits of Aquariums

“Every time you dive, you hope you’ll see something new – some new species. Sometimes the ocean gives you a gift, sometimes it doesn’t.” – James Cameron The director of Titanic, James Cameron, directed a sleeper film many years before his blockbuster called Abyss. In this science fiction film, he takes the viewers to the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, Travel Tagged: aquariums

Summer Sensory Learning

August 12, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
summer sensory learning

Did you know that babies absorb information by utilizing all their senses? It is not uncommon to see a baby chew on an object to better understand that item. As they mature, they further explore utilizing other senses. This information provides them with feedback that helps them to better understand the world that surrounds them. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Homeschool Activities, Learning Through Play, Sensory Learning Tagged: child development, education, learning through play, make your own toys, sensory play, special education, special needs
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