There are fun toys and there are educational toys and when the two intersect endless possibilities occur. Safari Ltd. produces Toobs which are miniature figurines organized into tube shaped containers by theme. You might have noticed that I use Toobs frequently in my sensory bins; however, there are many ways these toys can be maximized for … [Read more…]
One summer, as part of our Educational Disney Countdown, my boys and I created a Dino Day at home. There are so many ways to explore and discover dinosaurs right in your own living room or backyard. In this article, I will share some easy and fun ways to create your own Dino Day! The … [Read more…]
While I easily can appreciate art, music and literature, it has not been easy for me to have a genuine interest in math and science. I took Physics in high school because a friend told me it was interesting and fascinating. After a month, I never took this individual’s advice on course selection again. However, … [Read more…]
Living in New Jersey means winters are COLD! The past several years, they have been extremely cold which often translates into days trapped inside our homes. This can be very challenging when your children have not yet developed the ability to entertain themselves. As a parent of 2 kids under the age of 4, I … [Read more…]
As stated in my first Kids and Science article, science is all around us. It is in our bodies, in our kitchens, outside our window and, or course, in our schools. Scientific discoveries can also be done all throughout NJ! There are so many amazing places to visit and explore all over NJ to help … [Read more…]
Updated for 2022! It’s that time of year again! The snow is falling, the kids are wearing their jammies inside out and you’re getting the 5am call that says those words you have been waiting for, “No School Today!” Everyone loves snow days! Since I was little, I loved watching the snow fall and hoping … [Read more…]
I admit it, I love Halloween. Ever since my son was born, I began thinking about Halloween costumes (he was Yoda that year). As soon as my daughter arrived, she was unfortunately subject to the same torture. I love the scary movies on the television. I love looking at the creative costumes and I love … [Read more…]
The leaves are changing into beautiful colors, Halloween costumes line the stores and the smell of apple pie is in the air! That’s right everyone, it’s FALL! Fall has to be my favorite time of year. I love all the decorations, the gorgeous colors and, of course, all the yummy treats! What I also LOVE … [Read more…]
Pumpkin, Pumpkin Spice, Apples and Cinnamon! It all sounds like the perfect ingredients for a dessert or a warm comfort drink. Well, maybe not all at once. These are the scents of fall! There are devoted fans to the Pumpkin Spice Latte that Starbucks serves and count down to this time period of the year. … [Read more…]
Did you know that babies absorb information by utilizing all their senses? It is not uncommon to see a baby chew on an object to better understand that item. As they mature, they further explore utilizing other senses. This information provides them with feedback that helps them to better understand the world that surrounds them. … [Read more…]