At Mommy University, we celebrate birthdays throughout the year! As soon as a birthday ends, we are discussing the next one that will take place. However, we still thrive to incorporate educational and developmentally beneficial activities through play! Since we believe children learn through play, it is no surprise that we would release a Brain … [Read more…]
Get outside and get active this summer with some exciting brain boosting toys! Kids learn so much by exploring the outdoors and having fun in nature. They engage all their senses and learn life lessons they can’t get from staying inside all day. Sure, a good book is great for learning, but being actively engaged … [Read more…]
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer that will also boost your child’s academic and cognitive development? Well, of course your answer is YES! There are so many wonderful activities, events and places to see over the summer in New Jersey that it is hard to narrow down the choices. … [Read more…]
As the end of the school year approaches, one of the outdoor experiences that remind me summer is finally on our front step is the outdoor movies at Kip’s Castle (Verona) which kicks off on Fridays in June. Since the movie cannot begin until it is dark, there is always a time span between finding … [Read more…]
Who says you have to sit home on a rainy day? New Jersey offers so many fun and brain boosting indoor adventures that you never have to be bored when it rains again! After researching what NJ has to offer along with places we have visited, I have put together a list of rainy day … [Read more…]
Before the snow even melts you see ads for summer camp. There are open houses, events and fairs all about camps. You wonder why there is such a push to keep the kids active during the summer. It’s their break right? Why can’t they just play around the house? There are many reasons kids should … [Read more…]
We are so incredibly excited to partner with Crayola, a company with a long history of combining art, creativity and learning with their wonderful products. We were provided with some amazing new products in order to share them with you and encourage outdoor learning through play! As soon as the warm weather hits and the … [Read more…]
Building toys have been a favorite of Mommy University for the massive benefits that it provides children. Since we published our post on 10 Building Toys, new toys have emerged that are unique and attractive to children. We were lucky enough to be provided a free sample from a new line of building toys called … [Read more…]
It is time to build across America! Watching a child play with random Lego bricks with no set of instructions is hypnotizing. From spaceships to castles to cars, they invent some incredible things. While at Mommy University we have a long history of advocating for children to play with building toys, there are some builds … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we believe that everything our children play with should enhance development and aid in positive academic growth. This Easter why not fill their baskets with fun and educational goodies the kids will not only love but learn from? For this guide, we will provide 5 themed Easter basket ideas. Each theme will … [Read more…]