It is almost the start of the school year which often brings upon hope and excitement. For many parents, however, it is a time of uncertainty. They wonder if it is going to be another year where their child does not get what he/she needs. For most kids, the school system provides them the emotional, … [Read more…]
Have a Jaw-some time in Jersey! A phenomenal way to celebrate Shark Week is to engage with them. We are not encouraging swimming in shark infested waters, but New Jersey offers so many opportunities for families to observe, learn and, yes, sometimes even touch sharks! As fans of Shark Week and STEM related topics in … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we love visiting locations that offer a fun learning experience for the entire family. Wild West City is one of those places. Located in Stanhope, NJ, Wild West City takes families on a journey to the past when cowboys and outlaws ruled the land. With live-action shows, museums, a train ride and … [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…]
My first experience with the New Jersey State Museum was working as an intern in college sifting through dirt for shark teeth and fossils. Decades later I returned with my family to tour the museum to learn about the hands-on learning opportunities it offers families as well as the natural history it informs visitors about … [Read more…]
Fintastic Learning Opportunities are in the Ocean! We are fast approaching our favorite time of summer which is the legendary, educational and fun celebration of Shark Week! While my son has always been captivated by sharks and ocean creatures, he and his sister are finally approaching an age where they can appreciate the television show … [Read more…]
While stickers are great for fine motor skills, they are not the most efficient tool that meets this need. Let’s be honest, when my son decides all the Avengers stickers that are 1 inch big should be placed all over my wood floor, I am not applauding his fine motor skills. However, there are some … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! Returning this year to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration! Similar to the Egg Hunt, this exploration takes guests on a scavenger hunt around World Showcase at Epcot. It is a fun interactive way to get kids learning while having fun! To get started, guests purchase … [Read more…]
Museums hold significant importance in our culture today preserving our history and opening the doors for stepping forward. Exposing children to museums at a young age encourages their academic understanding and developmental growth as well as promotes their appreciation for science, art and even literature. As much as we love and support museums, it can … [Read more…]
Encouraging children to think about nature is always easy when a butterfly flutters past their vision. Whether it is a white cabbage or a monarch, we pause for a second to a minute to observe the magic they bring to any scene. Gardeners plant specific plants to attract them and we decorate our clothes with … [Read more…]