“Entrepreneurs are the only people on Earth that can actually change the world!” ~ Russell Brunson Take a moment to think about that statement. When we think about changing the world, we often think about things like world peace, saving the oceans, and spreading kindness. The first word that pops into our heads is not … [Read more…]
From the moment we found ourselves safe at home, we have been working hard to put together lists of fun learning activities families can enjoy at home. With this post, we put them all in one place so you can find them easily. From virtual tours to amazing art classes to fun story times, there … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we believe that to encourage a love of reading means reading to our children every day; however, there are times you need to pass the torch (at least to grab a cup of coffee). Why not listen to the author of the books instead? Virtual story times are popping up left and … [Read more…]
One of the greatest gifts our children can receive from us is a love of reading! A child who reads, travels the world from the living room. A child who reads, develops a greater sense of empathy and understanding. When a child reads a book, they can absorb factual information or become a character in … [Read more…]
This book list will have your kids bugging out! While my first instinct is to scream and run when a creepy crawly bug enters the room, I am now the mom of a child who is fascinated with bugs. From ants to lightning bugs to rhinoceros beetles, he watches them and a million questions come … [Read more…]
Brain Gain is on its way! Children need the summer off especially young ones. They need time to play, run and engage. As an educator, my children are off from daycare in the summer and while that never concerned me before, my daughter has been struggling so I knew that she would be completing some … [Read more…]
Awesome or should we say Jawsome? As the dominant predators of the ocean, Sharks have assumed a strong and automatic imagery due to films like Jaws. They have physiological qualities that make them unique, however, their role in the ocean is necessary to maintain the balance of the ecosystem. If you have a child that … [Read more…]
Did you know that March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ birthday? To celebrate this iconic writer, a reading awareness program is implemented in schools across the country called Read Across America. Although Read Across America Day falls on March 2, many schools, libraries and other locations celebrate all week long. Some places offer fun story times … [Read more…]
When you wish upon a star… Everything’s Gonna Be Alright. Just like literature, music has the power to recall strong memories that define a moment. As we stand in an elevator and hear a song from our childhood or a song from a dance we attended, music forms connections between our past and other people. … [Read more…]
While we (the parents) may or may not look forward to the beginning of the school year, our children get a lot of emotions thinking about this time period. The range of what they feel can be excited, nervous to anxious and sometimes scared. By incorporating books that address returning to school it opens the … [Read more…]