As my boys get older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. To help engage them I decided to develop themed days based on topics they really enjoy. I found that my boys really enjoyed having themed days and/or weeks. They loved helping me plan the activities and creating … [Read more…]
One perk of being a boy mom is the continuous exposure to superhero movies. Growing up with a sister (no brothers) and a father who loved Star Trek NOT Star Wars, I was never really introduced to the world of superheroes. Of course I knew who Superman was and saw all the movies, but I … [Read more…]
Updated for 2020! Looking for something fun and unique for your kids to do this summer? Do your kids love arts and crafts? Then you have to check out Camp Creativity from Michaels craft store. I have been bringing my kids to the summer program at Michaels since they were 3 years old. This year, however, looks … [Read more…]
Most kids’ schedules these days are filled with sports and enrichment activities plus lots of screen time. It’s very important to set some time aside for the great outdoors. My favorite time of the year for being outdoors has always been winter. No humidity and no bugs! Plus it’s a great way to cure that … [Read more…]
Reading stories to our children every night is a ritual for the writers of Mommy University. We curl up with the board book, classic literature or a book from one of our many book lists to encourage a love of reading. However, as parents and educators we also recognize that inspiring little ones to love … [Read more…]
My children have always been fascinated by the world. We love to travel so they are always asking where places are in our country and the world. The new Puzzle Globe from Learning Resources offers fun ways for kids to learn about geography and different cultures while building important developmental skills. We found some exciting … [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…]
Updated for 2020! When winter arrives, many people feel the need to hunker down inside. Well, I say get out and have fun! One way to enjoy the great outdoors this winter is to experience maple sugaring. That’s right! You can learn all about the process to make maple syrup right her in NJ. No … [Read more…]
I absolutely LOVE seeing the leaves change colors in the fall. My boys and I often go for nature walks to point out all the colors we see while collecting leaves of all shapes and sizes. For the past several years, we have turned these leaves into fun learning activities and crafts. I love how … [Read more…]
I am always looking for fun ways to incorporate math into activities we do at home. Whether it is measuring ingredients while cooking, counting all their Disney toys (all over their bedroom floor), sorting shapes or looking for math in nature, my boys are always open to learning new math concepts. That is why I … [Read more…]