The summer is a time for kids to play, explore, have fun and get messy but it’s also a time to learn. Just because kids are no longer in school, it doesn’t mean the learning has to or should stop. In fact, it is important to decrease the summer slide by encouraging fun ways for … [Read more…]
Game On at The Franklin this summer! To celebrate the launch of the Franklin Institute’s exhibit, Game Master, we are partnering with this outstanding organization to offer one of our readers four tickets to visit. You can visit this summer to learn about the transformation of videogames and its impact on culture. There are several reasons to visit … [Read more…]
Each time I watch a television show or a movie involving the significance of math in our lives, I am lost. I am not mathematically challenged, I just do not have a passion for math, until now that is. While we co-exist in this world, I never stepped past the moment of truly appreciating math … [Read more…]
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…]
Exploring the United States of America from your home! As my children are entering elementary school, it is my goal for them to develop an appreciation of being American. Part of this identity includes an understanding of history and geography. While we are beginning to explore the roots of our nation by visiting museums, historical locations … [Read more…]
As my boys get older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. Although camps are fun, and my boys participate in half-day ones for a few weeks, they can be expensive so I need to find more activities to occupy their time. To help engage them I decided to … [Read more…]
Kids watch us and the tools or toys that we use. New technology has been pushing the interactive model where we can ask devices questions which quickly scans the internet for answers or creating shopping lists or even engage in jokes. Cognitoy realized that children would like to utilize their own toys for similar activities … [Read more…]
Since Field Station Dinosaurs has taken roots in New Jersey, it has become a favorite for young children as well as dinosaur fans. It provides animatonic dinosaurs perfect for photo opportunities but also physical representations of creatures for those thirsting to see what they might look like. In addition to these thirty creatures, there are … [Read more…]
At Wild West City, families get to step back in time and truly immerse themselves in American History. From live action shows to museums to strolling characters, guests learn what life was like in the Wild West over 100 years ago. Wild West City does not stop here though! Throughout the season, guests can also enjoy … [Read more…]
As ambassadors for NCircle Entertainment we look forward to sharing with our readers educational and engaging entertainment for children as well as offering giveaways. The recently released Octonauts 12 Rescue Mission DVD offers new underwater adventures with our favorite explorers. The rescue missions included on this DVD are: Mariana Trench Adventure, Barracudas, Artificial Reef, Siphonophore, … [Read more…]