Spring into the Alphabet with Fun ! It is never too early to start exposing your kids to letters and words. Although letter recognition is not a focus until preschool and kindergarten, it is important to introduce letters to your kids as early as possible. This starts by reading to your kids every night beginning … [Read more…]
Summer is an important time for kids to have fun, play and make new friends! This, however, can be difficult for kids with special needs. Not all activities, camps and programs accommodate children with unique needs making summer fun difficult at times. It is also important to prevent the summer slide especially for children with … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we love looking at the benefits of activities we enroll our kids in. We all know sports and clubs are fun, but it is important to know what kids are really getting out of the program they are signed up for. I have brought you the benefits of soccer and skiing, and … [Read more…]
I have actually lost count on how many years or how many kids workshops we have attended at Home Depot but I can tell you it has been a family tradition for some time. It started as a fun way to spend time with my kids and has slowly evolved into a way for my … [Read more…]
Battleship, scrabble and monopoly were the board games in my closet as a child. They were so much fun to play; however, as parents, we take a closer look at these games to see how they build skills such as critical thinking, deductive reasoning, a strong vocabulary and an understanding of finance. It is not … [Read more…]
Updated for 2022! Whether it’s too hot, too cold, too rainy or too snowy, there are many reasons to stay indoors and play. Sometimes, however, staying home can become overwhelming for kids and parents. There isn’t enough room to run around, the house gets destroyed and, let’s face it, how many crafts and board games … [Read more…]
It is never too early to start exposing your kids to letters and words. Although letter recognition is not a focus until preschool and kindergarten, it is important to introduce letters to your kids as early as possible. This starts by reading to your kids every night beginning from birth! Aside from reading each night, … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we believe in learning is best achieved through play even during the holidays! Here are some brain boosting holiday activities the entire family will enjoy! If you like this post, you might like: Twitter StumbleUpon 0 Facebook 2 Pinterest 0 Google+ 0
I absolutely LOVE the fall. The season of pumpkin spice coffee, apple pie and colorful leaves. It is the time of year when families love exploring farms, picking pumpkins and finding the best Halloween costume. There is so much fun to be had, but there is also so many opportunities for learning. We have already … [Read more…]
Our favorite monkey is celebrating his 75th birthday! Mommy University was recently invited to attend a special event at Liberty Science Center (LSC) organized by Jersey Mom Blogs. LSC’s most recent exhibit, Curious George: Let’s Get Curious, provides an amazing space for children with beautiful illustrations to investigate and explore. They can become “little scientists” … [Read more…]