We are HUGE Marvel fans which is why we are so excited for the release of Avengers: Infinity War on April 27, 2018. In this next chapter of the franchise, the Avengers assemble to battle the evil Thanos as he seeks to collect and use all 6 Infinity Stones. In this 3rd movie in the … [Read more…]
I am so unbelievably excited for the Winter Games. It is an event I look forward to every 4 years. I will plant myself in front of the television as often as I can even if that means watching an event at 1am. As a mom, I am happy to instill my love of competitive sports … [Read more…]
Snow Days are fun; however, kids are often stuck inside staring at the snow from the window. Many times it is too cold, too windy or just too dangerous to venture outside when it is snowing. BUT that does not mean the kids can’t play with the snow! There are many fun and easy ways … [Read more…]
The costumes and props used in this post were provided by Oriental Trading. Games were provided by Pressman Toys. My boys (and I) are HUGE Harry Potter fans. They love watching the movies and they were both Harry Potter one year for Halloween. My son even decorated his room with a Harry Potter theme! I … [Read more…]
Updated for 2020! Includes virtual Santa experiences! It’s that time of year again! Santa flies, strolls and parades into malls all across New Jersey. We are lucky to be NJ residents as our selection of malls is vast making the holiday season even more exciting and festive. Although it seems that Santa arrives earlier and … [Read more…]
It is difficult when you watch your children resist writing. When they are asked to fill out ditto sheets at school, it can get frustrating because it is not always re-writing repeatedly until their fingers are exhausted. When we can make writing fun and interesting they want to do it. It’s amazing how much I … [Read more…]
Brain Gain is on its way! Children need the summer off especially young ones. They need time to play, run and engage. As an educator, my children are off from daycare in the summer and while that never concerned me before, my daughter has been struggling so I knew that she would be completing some … [Read more…]
Take a Bite out of Learning and Fun with Sharks! Sharks rule the oceans. It is the reason Shark Week was brought into existence by the Discovery Channel in 1988. We celebrate these fascinating creatures that are propelling scientific research into fighting cancer. Surprisingly, they exist in all depths of the ocean, from a few … [Read more…]
Open-Ended Play is Jawsome! Sharks are very popular in my home. Each family member actually has an opinion on what is the coolest shark species and reasons for their belief. Thus, we have been reading about sharks, visiting them and watching television programs about them. Applying information about sharks, however, can be a little challenging. … [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…]