This is the sensory bin that Star Wars fans have been waiting for! In our household Star Wars has a level of mystique quality which is no surprise since we had a “May the Fourth Be With You party.” When the new Star Wars toys were released in the store, my family took a trip to … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Each year the stores are lined with a variety of advent calendars. What most have in common, however, is that they involve chocolate. Each day you open a little door to discover a lovely piece of candy. The kids eat it and the moment is over. This year why not try something … [Read more…]
A sensory bin inspired by the Peanuts gang We received the Peanuts figurines from Schleich in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed belong to Mommy University. Each holiday in my childhood home is fondly framed with a reference to a Peanuts movie. Whether it is waiting for the Great Pumpkin with Linus, hoping … [Read more…]
Fall is definitely my favorite season. It’s full of vibrant colors, delectable smells and exciting activities and events. Fall is also full of opportunities to learn and grow. Every trip to the farm, every apple pie you bake and even every time your child puts on a costume is a teachable moment. Children long to … [Read more…]
Capturing our imagination since humans began critically thinking about the sky, the concept of outer space is a perennial favorite for young kids. We teach babies to wish upon a star, and as they get older, they learn how the solar system functions and the technology required to put a man on the moon. Outer … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the Creativity Cans from Creativity for Kids in exchange for our honest review. We have heard the term STEM to distinguish Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; however, many educators promote incorporating Art into this mix for a new term and philosophy called STEAM. With the incorporation of Art, we take STEM … [Read more…]
As my boys gets older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. To help engage them I decided to develop themed days based on topics they really enjoy. I found that my boys really enjoyed having themed days and/or weeks. They loved helping me plan the activities and creating … [Read more…]
Updated for 2018! Each summer I look for fun, exciting and educational events for my kids to enjoy. Since I don’t sign them up for an all-summer camp, I look for ways to create my own camp. This includes incorporating FREE family events and programs into our daily summer fun. Summer camps can be very … [Read more…]
As my boys gets older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. To help engage them I decided to develop themed days based on topics they really enjoy. I found that my boys really enjoyed having themed days and/or weeks. They loved helping me plan the activities and creating … [Read more…]
“Every child is an artist.” -Pablo Picasso Children may gravitate to drawing, painting, knitting or even cooking and there are many toys that help introduce or further explore this world of possibility. Every child is an artist and every artist should have tools to expand their craft. We are providing a sampling of toys that … [Read more…]